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Originally posted by Munchkin03
So, exactly what does the church consider too young for a serious relationship? I always heard about how education was a major part of the LDS doctrine--hence their support of a major research university. On the other hand, I hear about Mormon women marrying before they're 21--which seems too young to me. Is there a magic age at which church elders are encouraging marriage? I know that's how it is with the JWs. I'm not trying to be a jerk about it, I just want to understand more.
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As far as I know these are some church ideals: dating is encouraged to begin not before age 16, group dates are always a better idea that one-on-one, serious dating and marriage encouraged after return from one's mission. A lot is left to individual parents/families to determine, with these things as guidelines. I know my fiance had a serious relationship with a girlfriend his first year at college, before his mission...with his parent's blessing. He and she both changed so much on their mission that they didn't mesh well upon return..and left the relationship as a friendship.