I didn't get married until I was 37, she was 29. It took us that long to find the "right one". We were together 22 years until God called her home. We both had friends that were married multiple times during our 22 years. You can weather the storm with the right one beside you.❤❤
Agreed! My parents were 16 & 18 - 50 years and still in love! My husband & were 18 & 19 - 16 years later and our marriage is better than ever! If both work at it, it becomes a beautiful thing ❤
When I was 20, I was going to junior college, going to church each Sunday, and hadn’t found a boyfriend yet. I came home that summer and there was one single guy in the young adults class at my parent’s church. He was kind of shy, but cute. My mom told me, “Why don’t you just smile at Jason?” The next Sunday I put my cutest outfit on, did my hair up really nice, and did just that. Over the next four weeks the pastor’s wife watched in amusement as he slowly worked his way from the back of the church where he usually sat to the row just behind the one my family sat in. On Easter Sunday 2011 I asked if he needed someone to text with him when he was on his lunch break, and he responded with asking me out on a date. Six months later we were engaged, and now we have been married for eleven years. We have three children earthside and two waiting for us with Jesus, and we’re trying for another. We’ve owned two homes free and clear, and we’re building wealth on his income while I stay home with the kids. We work a lot and laugh a lot. I have never regretted not having other boyfriends, and he has told me he doesn’t regret never having had another girlfriend. It’s not always easy, but it’s 100% worth it.
That is one awesome legacy Rebekah! Keep following God and loving your family; most important things to do in the world. God bless you and those you love! Shalom. (We’ve been wed 38, only one child who we’ve never met on the other side that I can hardly wait to meet. God and family. ❤)
@normansawatzky4778 this right here! You can't get married and just hope for the best. You can't get married and think well if it doesn't work out I'll just get divorced. You have to commit. You have to work. You have to put everything in to that relationship. Do you think every successful marriage is just luck? No, it's hard work and dedication and taking the oath you swore to your spouse seriously. Tough times will exist. Problems will occur, but putting in the hard work TOGETHER is what makes a successful marriage. Edit: I'm agreeing with you and the rest is for everyone else to see.
Wanna laugh? Look at the *1,000s* of books on marriage and then learn how many of the authors are on their _3rd or 4th marriage!_ Take advice from a 3-time LOSER? No thanks. P.S. True story, one time Oprah had this woman marriage expert on her show and Oprah was pushing her book. Come to find out the lady'd been married like *6 or 7 times!* Oprah was pi-i-i-ssed!
@@RickJames-kn9ty Dissuade their fears by getting a prepupal. If you stay together it was a minor waste of time but an easy way out of MANY unneeded conversations.
@@RickJames-kn9ty Here's an idea. Actually get to know the woman you want to marry. Have the hard discussions. Talk about the worst case scenarios. Discuss what marriage actually is. When you find a woman who truly loves you and understands that marriage is not going to be a bed of roses - it will take a MASSIVE mistake on your part to eff it up. And at that point, divorce won't be an issue will it?
Agreed. I am not for child brides and all. However many young women, and young men are ready much much earlier than this recent society hard sells to us all. If the young man, and women, are healthy mentally, emotionally, healthy goals, have otehr healthy friendships, behave together, and separately, can relate to each other's parents, respectfully, reasonably, responsibility, then, Yes, let them get married, support them. It won't be all butterflies and flowers, theu still have a lot of growing up to do, they will need encouragement to become adults together, finish school, work, support each other, become parents etc. Forcing a good matched very young couple, is absolute stupidity.
We dated for six months, but we decided we'd be getting married after three weeks. Put like that it sounds nuts,but i had six months to fall in love with him before we even started dating. 🥰 We've been married for six years, so like you said, when you know you know.
@@berniemckenna9770 Or I am happier than I’ve ever been? Putting God at the center of your marriage is the only way to have a fruitful relationship that is full of joy. I never understood why people try to tear down other’s happiness. My guess is they never found happiness themselves so they try to make others feel like that instead of going out and seeking a godly woman who loves the Lord more than they love the man they marry
@@berniemckenna9770sorry to disappoint but l got married at 23 and we celebrating our 10 year this August 🎉😊l know lma be with him forever, l think if you have been with too many people before marriage you tend to think there is something better out there, like you get addicted to the newness l guess.
My Grand parents ran off at 16 and married in 1928. Her father ( my great grandfather) found them 2 weeks later, brought her home, and threatened my grandfather. 2 months latter, it was discovered she was pregnant. My great grandfather went and told my grandfather , gave him a job in his company, and set them both up in their home. After 6 children and 50 years of marriage my Grandfather passed away peacefully. When asked why they stayed together, his reply was “ we knew what we were doing and we knew that marriage was a commitment. We never entertained the idea of leaving the other for someone else.”
I was 19 when I got married. And yup, my friends who said I was too young are divorced. I remember looking at my fiance who had just lost his job and saying. "Well, we have nothing. Want to get married now while you have time off and build a life with me?" We got married the next day and 25 years later we're still together. When you know, you know. Don't let others tell you otherwise.
This is absolutely correct! I was lucky and found the love of my life. We went through raising 4 kids and about every tough thing you can imagine. We were married over 38 years before she died from an automobile accident. God blessed me when I met her. I would do it all over again. She was truly my soul mate.
I got married at 18 at the courthouse. No one attended because they said I was too young. Just celebrated our 36th anniversary. We spent 20 years in the Air Force and she broke down, moved, and rebuilt our home more times than I can count. She gave everything to our family. Homeschooled our kids to keep a stable God based education. It took everything from her and I am now her caregiver. And happy to give care to the one that gave our family care for so many years.
Being married while in the service is the toughest way to experience matrimony imo. If your marriage can survive that you are on your way to a strong marriage. My first marriage didn’t survive that event. Good for you and many kudos
@@arthurbrumagem3844 Worst thing I ever saw was folks getting divorce letters from spouses while remote or on deployment. Had one guy who was 18 years in. Got a letter from his wife she was leaving him while we were on a remote site in Iceland. He ended up taking an early out with a $30k bonus so she would not get any retirement money. Last I had heard was he opened up a BBQ joint down south. That was about 3 decades ago, so I am sure he is retired.
@@usafret4709 when in Vietnam I had a few buddies with “ dear John “ letters. One of my friends wasn’t as mad about his “ letter”, just that she left him ( a paratrooper) for a navy dude. Had another friend whose wife got pregnant by her BF when he was in Nam.
I married at 18, my husband was twenty. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary this year. People doubted that we would last, but here we are and we’re still very much in love.
That is so wonderful! I was 19 and my wife was the older one at 21 (which made it a little awkward going to restaurants and liquor stores until I turned 21). We celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary last year. Unfortunately, there won't be a 35th. I lost her to cancer two month after that. So, love and cherish each other like there is no tomorrow, because one day, there won't be.
Man I’m 19 about to get married in October. I’m so glad somebody said this because this stuff is encouraged way too much by older generations and causes young people to devalue what it means to be in a loving and loyal relationship. Thanks for saying what needed to be said👍🏻
Something an old, long time married friend once told me. Some folks say a marriage is 50/50. He said, theyre wrong. Its 100/100. If one of you is only giving half the effort, it won't work. Congratulations to you both.
I got married at 18 and it didn't work out. I'm happily married now and when I look back, I don't think it was because I was "young". I know now that my husband is who I was meant to be with because he's my best friend. That's the secret to lasting love. Life will get crazy, stress will come, but if you two stay friends, then you have all you need. Never stop "dating". Have adventures, take time even, when the kids come along, to have fun and never let pride get in the way of an apology. Congratulations on your wedding. Wishing you both a long and happy life. 🤍
Been married for awhile now. Tell your wife no matter what neither of you is allowed to just avoid the conflict until the conflict is resolved and both of you have to acknowledge that you could be wrong. Fight for each other with each other. Breath and articulate what you need her to know and she has to do the same.
Yes, you are 100% right! I got married young and my husband was told the same things. And we were like, nah, we got life to LIVE! I have his six and he has mine, I love him more every day and he tells me the same thing. It is a blessing by the grace of God. You are speaking real wisdom. Thank you and God bless you sir.
We were married at 20 and 18 respectively. That was 3 children and 46 years ago. It’s been interesting and I appreciate my bride for everything she’s done in our marriage.
Life was a lot different back then. Congratulations on your luck, but comparing today's dating market to back then is like comparing watermelons and bananas
My guy was 28 and I was 31. His coworkers were warning him off marriage. Telling him how bad it was. He told me he thought that if it was that bad, they should fix it or end it. He did not take their advice. 30 years later we’re more in love than ever and about to become grandparents.
Yep. I was 35 when I got married. I lived in my own house I bought for 7 years alone. I grew up with a very traditional Italian father. Any man I married had to be a stand up man. I finally found him. Married for 8 years now. Very happily.
😥😍 love it!! We're not grandparents yet... I think I'll be a great-aunt first 😁 saying that only b'cuz my eldest isn't dating anyone. I absolutely love Mr. Freitas' advice here, shared it with my children already. So we started dating when my husband was 22 & I was 26. This week we celebrate 22 years of marriage and like Mr. Freitas says here... there's hard times during marriage... but we have made it, and by God's Grace & Mercy we will continue to work things out to stay together.💕 God bless❕️🙏🏼
I was 23 when I got married. We were married for 22 years and then my beautiful husband went to be with the Good Lord. This year would have been our 30th year of marriage. We were best friends and I miss him every day. I felt so safe with him. I respected him a great deal and we were very close. He was a good husband and I am grateful. People tried to convince us not to get married, also. Our marriage lasted and thankfully, we were able to renew our vows before he became ill. God Almighty is good.
@@lexussykeswow. That was truly an awful thing to say. Maybe it seems so unbelievable because you don't know Jesus. Anyone who does has seen true love many, many, many times.
So sorry for your loss, Nicole. And sorry for vicious internet trolls who feel a deep need to wound others. Do not let her venom in any way diminish your wonderful memories.
@@lexussykesHow damaged do you have to be to say something this cruel to someone? WHY would you? I wish for you healing and the kind of love that will overcome all the hurt and betrayal you have experienced. The first place to look is at Jesus, the only One who loved you enough to die in your place to pay for all your wrongdoings (including this one)...if you'll accept it. Please check it out.
PREACH!!! Met my wife when we were both 19. I somehow (miraculously) had the same realization that is summed up in your quote and said “Hey babe, it’s you and me against the world”. Truer words!!
yes! thank you! I was 19 he was 21. we're heading into 20 yrs married with 6 kids and one 2yr old angel. without my husband i wouldn't have made it through the death of our son. we've been through hell and back together and I wouldn't want to have any other person standing with me. 💗💗💗
@@suesanders1169 no, sorry, my second son was 2yrs old when he passed away. We say he's our angel baby because it's hard to just leave him out of our family count. 😔
I was 18 he was 22. This year we celebrate 52 yrs together. My heart still flutters when he smiles at me from across a crowded room. He says he has a homing instinct and can always find me, even at the mall.
to be fair... you are .... ALWAYS.... at The Candle Store 😊 Congratulations on your 52nd anniversary 👏 May you be blessed with many more years together.
@@danielnln LOL Yeah, the candle store. LOL For me it's most often the kitchen gadgets store. I love ingenious kitchen gadgets. Thank you for the congrats.
Marriage is the endgame for dating. It's awesome, it sucks, it's exhausting, it's so much fun.... when you've found the right person, you improve each other's quality of life way more than "living it up" ever can.
Married 14 days into being 20. Still married even more happily 23 years later. I've spent the majority of my life as a husband to my wife. It was the best decision I've ever made.
I think a lot of people confuse marriage with that feeling of puppy love. Marriage isn't always being lovey dovey, it's having a partner that you care about and are able to live with for the rest of your life.
I heard recently someone say that love isn't an emotion as much as it is action. It's the dedication and selflessness you show for each other that maintains the bond. Never looked at it that way but I like it.
I was 21, my wife 22. Everyone told us we wouldn't stay together long enough to see 5 years. 33 years later, we have seen good times and hard times, but through it all, we have always had each other. I love her more today than I did when she married me. The people who told us that we wouldn't make it, well, they are all divorced now, most before they reached 5 years. I showed my wife this video, and she said it makes her feel validated by it. Thank you Nick, and congrats.
Absolutely. Been friends since we were 14, together since we were 18, and married at 21. Now we've been married 15 years with 3 kids, and she's still the love of my life.
I had a friend when we were first getting together make an ice cream analogy. That my future wife was like vanilla. Why not go for some chocolate, cookie dough, mint chocolate chip, strawberry, etc.? My rebuttal, was that vanilla is versatile. If I had to stick with a single flavor, it would be vanilla. It's great on its own, and you can add plenty of toppings to keep things fresh and interesting. Take that back to my marriage, and we've added plenty of "toppings". We've traveled together, had kids, done fun things together, and explored our intimacy and grown together. At the end of the day, I don't just love my wife. I like her a lot too. They may sound weird, but there's plenty of married folks that have almost an obligatory love for each other, but don't really have a friendship anymore. My wife and I were friends first, and we're still friends now.
My wife and I also got married at 19. 13 years later and are still going strong. As Michael Knowles once said...I would rather build a life centered around my family than build a family around my life.
@@AprilHenrichs-e9c I know you meant well but I find it very funny that your last sentence can be misconstrued as meaning 99% of men couldn't stand his wife
Amen brother!!!! I got married to my high school sweetheart at the age of 19!!! The same goes for us. Everyone told us we were way too young. After 25 years of true happiness with my best friend, they are all divorced, and we are just as strong now as then!!!
When my wife and I started dating I was 19 and she was 17, we had known each other for a few years before I got the courage to ask her out. She ended up getting pregnant with our first son then with our second son not long after she gave birth to our first son. Our 2nd son passed away 15 days after birth. Some friends of ours talked us into finally getting married. I'm here to say that honestly it probably saved my life, I was a wreck. I was in a downward spiral that nobody knew about because I kept my mental health away from people at the time. Our first few years of marriage were the hardest because it seemed like there was people we thought were friends that were doing things to try and split us up. I got a job an hour away from where we lived and my wife said hey when the kids get out of school we are moving over there to be with you so start looking for a house. We have been at our new home for over 4yrs now and we've never been happier. Sometimes you have to cut ties with folks who are not good for you.
My parents did exactly this. They moved 8 hours away from their families so my Dad could accept a job offer. They told me that move saved their marriage. They were married for nearly 58 years.
I agree about separating yourselves from the naysayers, the hypocrites, the contentious spirits, all that brings strife & division. I've been on that mission all my married life. 😅 You have to do what you have to do for the benefit of your spouse & children, not for the benefit of the in-laws (they're divorced which says a lot), not even for my own parents nor anybody❕️❕️ Sadly that's how it has to be for us. But I don't wish this to be the norm for everyone, especially for my children.🙏🏼
I got married at 23, nearly was 24. I wish I could have married my bride at 19. And in case anyone cares we celebrate 16 years of marriage in 3 days. To God be the glory
My mother and father met got engaged three weeks later , married 3 months later had 5 children and were married 57 years until she died 6 yrs ago. I met my husband at 22 he was 18 although no children we have been together 33 years now. In fact all my sisters are all married to their long term partners . Marriage is good for the soul. A companion to journey through life together is wonderful.
Yeah. I didn't, but it is my reason to tell the young to drop their foolishness of "live it up", which means every questionable behavior under the sun including body count most of the time, and found someone they can connect deeply and grow old together.
With all due respect, I think you missed the heart of this advice my friend. Marriage is a choice! You don't stay married because you feel like it, you stay married because you choose to! The feelings are a blessing, and are a huge motivation in marriage, but they are not the reason to stay married. You have to choose it. You have to commit. Ending a marriage is the main thing that has ruined the lives of people that I know. Either it was them or their parents. God made it this way for a reason.
Me too brother. My wife and I have been together for only 20 years this July, but were virgins before and faithful since. Couldn't imagine anything more fulfilling. Demonic fantasies are empty promises like those offered to Jesus when "tempted" by the devil.
Amen. We’ve been married almost 32 years. Everyone said we were stupid and would never make it. All of them are divorced and miserable. We’re still holding hands and happy. God bless
That was my story to the love of my life. Unfortunately he decided he didn't want me around 2 years later. I was forced to move on but it was never the same. He never married again. This hits a real nerve 😢
Agreed. 30 years with my love. Married at 21 and 22 after 2 yrs dating. Not been easy. 5 yrs hardship at one point. We are both better people and love is stronger for it. A relationship our kids desire in a spouse. He asked my father for my hand then me. When he asked me i told him he better be sure as i would never divorce him. In my youthful arrogance follow with , "i will make your life a living hell before i give you a divorce " it turned out to be true. But we love and understand the other better with a heavy dose of respect.
I believe it's mostly about learning who you are. Your brain will continue to develope until you are 25, your opinions, morals etc will most likely change. When I was 18 I valued money over everything, now at 27 I value time and people. I was much more impulsive at 18 and not nearly as responsible as I am now. Me and my partner would have never ended up together if we met when we were 18.
I was a married soldier at nineteen as well, it didn't last. My ex-wife wanted to live it up on the side while having a husband to come home to at the end of the day if she hadn't found anything better. God bless you, finding the real deal so young.
Sorry. I don't know your age, but if you look the comment section we have a lot of people married at the time when marriage was valued. That is some 30 to 40 years ago. Unfortubately, the idea of "live it up" has been over sold and W lost their minds with the modern crap. I pray you found your HER.❤🙏
My sister got married to her husband when she was 18 and he was 21 and they are so happy and are expecting next September and my other siblings decided to make it a tradition to give them a small painting of God every year on they're wedding day❤💛💚💙
Had to read your comment to make sure I didn't already post a comment. Me and my wife were 18 and 21 when we got married, 21 years and 2 kids later, we are still happy!
I’m 41 and I’ve been with my wife 25 years and married 18. She is 100% my best friend. We still have a blast and life is absolutely awesome With this woman. It was not easy but I couldn’t imagine doing with out her. Guys find that person and remember marriage is a covenant not a contract.
Amen brother. I got married at 23 but my wife and I have been together since we were 15. 21 years and 4 kids later and our relationship has only grown stronger.
I also got married at 19, he was 29. Just celebrated our 22nd anniversary. We've had our ups, we've had our downs and we've had everything in between. I cant imagine sharing this adventure with anyone other than him.
Good people supporting other good people in doing good = Good Strong Family Values. Other people doing something different = something else. Make Good Choices.
I agree wholeheartedly! We have been married for 57 years - since we were dumb, young and so much in love! 5 children, 21 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren are so glad they have a solid Grampy and Grammy to run to. Oh, we are still in love.
My wife and I married at 20. Around the time our first son was born we went to visit relatives to have them meet the baby. One of my cousin's friend happened to be passing by and recognized me from when we were kids. He flat out asked me why did I get married when I could be having fun with multiple females without any commitment? I responded that when you find the one that gets you, you don't let them go because you'll have twice as much fun while being with the one who loves you. Few years later I learned he was killed by a jealous husband who found out about their affair. I really felt awful about what happened but he made the decision that became his demise.
I never found my special someone. However, I kept my self respect, didn't have an affair, no STDs, no abortions, no divorces... I'm not superior, and don't slam others. Doing things God's way is always worth it.
Met my husband at 19, he was 18. My family was so against us getting married that it took us until 26 to finally tie the knot. They wanted me to date more, and my mother was adamant that I was making the wrong decision. But he and I stuck together through some really difficult times; far more-so than anything we’ve faced while married so far. I’m glad we didn’t elope because financially things would have been desperate for us. But it was heartbreaking that my parents didn’t want to see me with someone I adored and who had helped me heal so much. We just celebrated 12 years together, going on 5 years married, a son and second baby on the way. We’re still learning and growing together, and I feel so sorry for people who waited because now they’re in their thirties, sad, lonely, and without prospects.
I call this man my internet Dad.
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Yep....
Yes! What a perfect summation of how I feel about listening to this wise man!!!
Me too
Yup
We were 18 & 19. Just celebrated our 46th! God is good!
Congratulations! My grandparents did as well and it’s their 50th in March or May, I forget which
I was 19. 42 years 😊
wow congrats
I was 22 I've been married for 50
You praising God is the most important ingredient to marriage.
I was 20, my bride 18.
Just celebrated 50 yrs.
Best thing I ever did.
This made me smile ☺️💛
48 yrs for us. ❤🎉
Congratulations ❤
Good work sir.
I salute you. 🫡
Congratulations!!!
I didn't get married until I was 37, she was 29. It took us that long to find the "right one". We were together 22 years until God called her home. We both had friends that were married multiple times during our 22 years. You can weather the storm with the right one beside you.❤❤
I'm so sorry for your loss 😢
hugs
We're sharing the same deck, mate.
Marriage is the beginning of the adventure, not the end. Very wise and beautiful words indeed!
Amen🙏🏽🕊💜
Unless you're s narcissist. Apparently they think the finish line is rhe wedding. All downhill from there for the unsuspecting spouse
@recoveringsoul755 too true😢
Everybody's situation is not the same.
@@scotmandel6699 life either comes at you or you go after it, hunt or be hunted
Married at 19 and 22, been married 43 years and he still makes my heart beat faster with just a look!
Beautiful. 🥹🥹🥹 that heart racing feeling 💯
Can’t wait for that again and it’s actually real. I was engaged 6 years ago when I was 21.
Love this!
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This is what happens when you plan your life together before and more than you plan your wedding
Agreed! My parents were 16 & 18 - 50 years and still in love! My husband & were 18 & 19 - 16 years later and our marriage is better than ever! If both work at it, it becomes a beautiful thing ❤
"...[divorced] because they looked at marriage as the end of the adventure rather than the beginning of it." I just melted into a big puddle of goo.
Congratulations! I was also married at 19. We've been married for over 35 years. We were told we wouldn't last either.❤
When I was 20, I was going to junior college, going to church each Sunday, and hadn’t found a boyfriend yet. I came home that summer and there was one single guy in the young adults class at my parent’s church. He was kind of shy, but cute. My mom told me, “Why don’t you just smile at Jason?” The next Sunday I put my cutest outfit on, did my hair up really nice, and did just that. Over the next four weeks the pastor’s wife watched in amusement as he slowly worked his way from the back of the church where he usually sat to the row just behind the one my family sat in. On Easter Sunday 2011 I asked if he needed someone to text with him when he was on his lunch break, and he responded with asking me out on a date. Six months later we were engaged, and now we have been married for eleven years. We have three children earthside and two waiting for us with Jesus, and we’re trying for another. We’ve owned two homes free and clear, and we’re building wealth on his income while I stay home with the kids. We work a lot and laugh a lot. I have never regretted not having other boyfriends, and he has told me he doesn’t regret never having had another girlfriend. It’s not always easy, but it’s 100% worth it.
❤❤❤
That is one awesome legacy Rebekah! Keep following God and loving your family; most important things to do in the world. God bless you and those you love! Shalom. (We’ve been wed 38, only one child who we’ve never met on the other side that I can hardly wait to meet. God and family. ❤)
That is a WONDERFUL love story. ❤❤❤
The dream.
May God continue to Bless you both!
I appreciate a man who has such positive regard for his wife.
@@brooktrout1486 you are right.
@@brooktrout1486it has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with hard work!
@@brooktrout1486 did you not watch the video? He literally said marry young and stick to it, then you'll have a much better marriage.
@normansawatzky4778 this right here! You can't get married and just hope for the best. You can't get married and think well if it doesn't work out I'll just get divorced. You have to commit. You have to work. You have to put everything in to that relationship. Do you think every successful marriage is just luck? No, it's hard work and dedication and taking the oath you swore to your spouse seriously. Tough times will exist. Problems will occur, but putting in the hard work TOGETHER is what makes a successful marriage.
Edit: I'm agreeing with you and the rest is for everyone else to see.
It'd be a stretch to call all the males who have little regard for their wives, "men"
The only people that tell you to stay away from marriage are people who are unhappily married
Wanna laugh? Look at the *1,000s* of books on marriage and then learn how many of the authors are on their _3rd or 4th marriage!_ Take advice from a 3-time LOSER? No thanks.
P.S. True story, one time Oprah had this woman marriage expert on her show and Oprah was pushing her book. Come to find out the lady'd been married like *6 or 7 times!* Oprah was pi-i-i-ssed!
@@RickJames-kn9ty Dissuade their fears by getting a prepupal. If you stay together it was a minor waste of time but an easy way out of MANY unneeded conversations.
@@RickJames-kn9ty Here's an idea. Actually get to know the woman you want to marry. Have the hard discussions. Talk about the worst case scenarios. Discuss what marriage actually is. When you find a woman who truly loves you and understands that marriage is not going to be a bed of roses - it will take a MASSIVE mistake on your part to eff it up. And at that point, divorce won't be an issue will it?
💯 true
@@RickJames-kn9ty which divorce law is against men?
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.
Fortunate are those who find their partner early. ❤
Yes, they are saved from a lot of heartache.
Or at all
I met my wife when i was 16 and we are still togheter
If ever
Agreed. I am not for child brides and all. However many young women, and young men are ready much much earlier than this recent society hard sells to us all. If the young man, and women, are healthy mentally, emotionally, healthy goals, have otehr healthy friendships, behave together, and separately, can relate to each other's parents, respectfully, reasonably, responsibility, then, Yes, let them get married, support them. It won't be all butterflies and flowers, theu still have a lot of growing up to do, they will need encouragement to become adults together, finish school, work, support each other, become parents etc. Forcing a good matched very young couple, is absolute stupidity.
Married for 27 years to my best friend. We dated for 3 months. When ya know, ya know.
Twenty-nine years here. Also dated for three months. Sometimes, you just know.
We dated for six months, but we decided we'd be getting married after three weeks. Put like that it sounds nuts,but i had six months to fall in love with him before we even started dating. 🥰
We've been married for six years, so like you said, when you know you know.
🎉🎉 my husband's and i dated for 5 months! 17 years married
Dated for 4 months, engaged for 4 months got married at 18/25
Engaged after 3 months here as well. Married for 10 now. Congrats on 27!🎉
Married at 21 and couldn’t be happier, beautiful wife, beautiful daughter, beautiful life that God gave me
Wait exactly three point one years. Your attitude may change towards the not so favorable towards your wife.
@@berniemckenna9770 Or I am happier than I’ve ever been? Putting God at the center of your marriage is the only way to have a fruitful relationship that is full of joy. I never understood why people try to tear down other’s happiness. My guess is they never found happiness themselves so they try to make others feel like that instead of going out and seeking a godly woman who loves the Lord more than they love the man they marry
Keep God first, will only get better and better, no matter what life throws at your family! Love seeing this comment, Praise Jesus! Thank you God!
@@berniemckenna9770sorry to disappoint but l got married at 23 and we celebrating our 10 year this August 🎉😊l know lma be with him forever, l think if you have been with too many people before marriage you tend to think there is something better out there, like you get addicted to the newness l guess.
Married at 18 to my highschool sweetheart. August first is our 33rd anniversary. Still in love. Still best friends.
Amen!! I'm 51 and we've been married for 31+ years. You hit it right on the head. I agree 100%
That is the smartest statement on marriage I have EVER heard. Full stop!
45% of marriage end in divorce because of marrying too young.
My Grand parents ran off at 16 and married in 1928. Her father ( my great grandfather) found them 2 weeks later, brought her home, and threatened my grandfather. 2 months latter, it was discovered she was pregnant.
My great grandfather went and told my grandfather , gave him a job in his company, and set them both up in their home. After 6 children and 50 years of marriage my Grandfather passed away peacefully.
When asked why they stayed together, his reply was “ we knew what we were doing and we knew that marriage was a commitment. We never entertained the idea of leaving the other for someone else.”
That is so sweet. Thx.
This is the love i hope to find one day
That is so romantic. The end.
What a beautiful story
Kids were FAR more mature then, they were raised to be, expected to be. By the time most kids were 16, then, they were successfuly living adult lives.
I was 19 when I got married. And yup, my friends who said I was too young are divorced. I remember looking at my fiance who had just lost his job and saying. "Well, we have nothing. Want to get married now while you have time off and build a life with me?" We got married the next day and 25 years later we're still together. When you know, you know. Don't let others tell you otherwise.
Hahahahaha!!!!!!!! THAT IS A GREAT STORY!!!!!!
Wow love it!
Love this!!
None of my business, but I sure hope you had children, because we need more people like you in the world.
Beautiful story! And he knew from that day you truly just wanted to be with him.
Powerful testimony!!!
This is absolutely correct! I was lucky and found the love of my life. We went through raising 4 kids and about every tough thing you can imagine. We were married over 38 years before she died from an automobile accident. God blessed me when I met her. I would do it all over again. She was truly my soul mate.
I got married at 18 at the courthouse. No one attended because they said I was too young. Just celebrated our 36th anniversary. We spent 20 years in the Air Force and she broke down, moved, and rebuilt our home more times than I can count. She gave everything to our family. Homeschooled our kids to keep a stable God based education. It took everything from her and I am now her caregiver. And happy to give care to the one that gave our family care for so many years.
Commiserations & congratulations.
Being married while in the service is the toughest way to experience matrimony imo. If your marriage can survive that you are on your way to a strong marriage. My first marriage didn’t survive that event. Good for you and many kudos
@@arthurbrumagem3844 Worst thing I ever saw was folks getting divorce letters from spouses while remote or on deployment. Had one guy who was 18 years in. Got a letter from his wife she was leaving him while we were on a remote site in Iceland. He ended up taking an early out with a $30k bonus so she would not get any retirement money. Last I had heard was he opened up a BBQ joint down south. That was about 3 decades ago, so I am sure he is retired.
Wow, we have a very similar story, varied at 21, during my first enlistment in the Marine Corps. We spent 35 years together. Would not change a thing!
@@usafret4709 when in Vietnam I had a few buddies with “ dear John “ letters. One of my friends wasn’t as mad about his “ letter”, just that she left him ( a paratrooper) for a navy dude. Had another friend whose wife got pregnant by her BF when he was in Nam.
I was 25 and had several years in the Navy when I found the woman God made for me. 36 years now and still going strong. God Bless
5 years into the USAF and about to get out. I hope I’ll have a similar story.
Give it 2 more years
Cause your story, identical to my biological parents
Cause your story, identical to my biological parents
@@Nediac800Well i can't relate air force guy
I married at 18, my husband was twenty. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary this year. People doubted that we would last, but here we are and we’re still very much in love.
And those who don't last usualy had more then 1 Person in the bedroom.
My mom was 18, my dad 20 as well. They'll be celebrating their 50th Aug 16th:)
Us. as well… both 19 and fresh out of high school. We are both very happy today 41 almost 42 years later!
That is so wonderful! I was 19 and my wife was the older one at 21 (which made it a little awkward going to restaurants and liquor stores until I turned 21). We celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary last year. Unfortunately, there won't be a 35th. I lost her to cancer two month after that. So, love and cherish each other like there is no tomorrow, because one day, there won't be.
@@joellemorin1591 Congratulations to your parents!
I love the different mug messages! It's like adding a wink and a nod to the end of your speech. Lol awesome!
I was 20, she was 21. Here we are 35 years 9 months later. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations 😊. My wife and I were both 23. That was 37 years ago.
You both rock hard loud and without controls!!!!!!!! Let those speakers tell truths that will convey to the masses that which is richous.
Some get bored because yhey vant have thepsrty life evey weekend. Problemfinding that which loves that much
Wow amazing!❤
Both of us were 19. This past June we celebrated 29 years, 6 kids, 5 grandkids.
I read that as 29 kids lol, had to do a double take
@@beaub152lol same
Man I’m 19 about to get married in October. I’m so glad somebody said this because this stuff is encouraged way too much by older generations and causes young people to devalue what it means to be in a loving and loyal relationship. Thanks for saying what needed to be said👍🏻
Congratulations. You're a lucky man.
Something an old, long time married friend once told me. Some folks say a marriage is 50/50. He said, theyre wrong. Its 100/100. If one of you is only giving half the effort, it won't work.
Congratulations to you both.
I got married at 18 and it didn't work out. I'm happily married now and when I look back, I don't think it was because I was "young". I know now that my husband is who I was meant to be with because he's my best friend. That's the secret to lasting love. Life will get crazy, stress will come, but if you two stay friends, then you have all you need. Never stop "dating". Have adventures, take time even, when the kids come along, to have fun and never let pride get in the way of an apology. Congratulations on your wedding. Wishing you both a long and happy life. 🤍
Been married for awhile now. Tell your wife no matter what neither of you is allowed to just avoid the conflict until the conflict is resolved and both of you have to acknowledge that you could be wrong. Fight for each other with each other. Breath and articulate what you need her to know and she has to do the same.
@@tedharvick9010this is so fucking real.
Yes, you are 100% right! I got married young and my husband was told the same things. And we were like, nah, we got life to LIVE! I have his six and he has mine, I love him more every day and he tells me the same thing. It is a blessing by the grace of God. You are speaking real wisdom. Thank you and God bless you sir.
We were married at 20 and 18 respectively. That was 3 children and 46 years ago. It’s been interesting and I appreciate my bride for everything she’s done in our marriage.
Congratulations, i wish you guys the best. I bet you have some amazing stories
@@StrangeTerror thank you
how long had you known each other before then??
Life was a lot different back then. Congratulations on your luck, but comparing today's dating market to back then is like comparing watermelons and bananas
@@blacklabelqlewis I feel bad for single men. These women these days are nuts. Best of luck
My guy was 28 and I was 31. His coworkers were warning him off marriage. Telling him how bad it was. He told me he thought that if it was that bad, they should fix it or end it. He did not take their advice. 30 years later we’re more in love than ever and about to become grandparents.
Congratulations!
Yep. I was 35 when I got married. I lived in my own house I bought for 7 years alone. I grew up with a very traditional Italian father. Any man I married had to be a stand up man. I finally found him. Married for 8 years now. Very happily.
😥😍 love it!! We're not grandparents yet... I think I'll be a great-aunt first 😁 saying that only b'cuz my eldest isn't dating anyone. I absolutely love Mr. Freitas' advice here, shared it with my children already.
So we started dating when my husband was 22 & I was 26. This week we celebrate 22 years of marriage and like Mr. Freitas says here... there's hard times during marriage... but we have made it, and by God's Grace & Mercy we will continue to work things out to stay together.💕
God bless❕️🙏🏼
@@theosteknion6219 you’re getting it! ❤️
@@TheLisaGate awesome. So happy for you! I also owned my own home when I met my husband. He had one as well.
I was 23 when I got married. We were married for 22 years and then my beautiful husband went to be with the Good Lord. This year would have been our 30th year of marriage. We were best friends and I miss him every day. I felt so safe with him. I respected him a great deal and we were very close. He was a good husband and I am grateful. People tried to convince us not to get married, also. Our marriage lasted and thankfully, we were able to renew our vows before he became ill. God Almighty is good.
Oh you killed him how cute well they do say till death do you part
@@lexussykeswow. That was truly an awful thing to say. Maybe it seems so unbelievable because you don't know Jesus. Anyone who does has seen true love many, many, many times.
So sorry for your loss, Nicole. And sorry for vicious internet trolls who feel a deep need to wound others. Do not let her venom in any way diminish your wonderful memories.
@@lexussykesHow damaged do you have to be to say something this cruel to someone? WHY would you? I wish for you healing and the kind of love that will overcome all the hurt and betrayal you have experienced. The first place to look is at Jesus, the only One who loved you enough to die in your place to pay for all your wrongdoings (including this one)...if you'll accept it. Please check it out.
@@Sugarfaerie Report them
PREACH!!!
Met my wife when we were both 19. I somehow (miraculously) had the same realization that is summed up in your quote and said “Hey babe, it’s you and me against the world”. Truer words!!
I got married at 18 my husband was 20, here we are 33 years later, best decision we made. It's us against the world.❤
You are the dad many men needed.
And still need!
yes! thank you! I was 19 he was 21. we're heading into 20 yrs married with 6 kids and one 2yr old angel. without my husband i wouldn't have made it through the death of our son. we've been through hell and back together and I wouldn't want to have any other person standing with me. 💗💗💗
May God continue to bless and aid you on your journey. I'm sorry for your loss.
My sincerest congratulations and condolences. ❤
Condolences on your loss. Is 2yr old deceased son's child?
@@suesanders1169 no, sorry, my second son was 2yrs old when he passed away. We say he's our angel baby because it's hard to just leave him out of our family count. 😔
@@elishaburd8827 Thanks for clarification. He will never be forgotten as he has a place in the whole family's 💙. 🙂
Agreed! We were 19 also. 30-some years later, we are going through some pretty tough times…but we’re doing it together.
I was 18 he was 22. This year we celebrate 52 yrs together. My heart still flutters when he smiles at me from across a crowded room. He says he has a homing instinct and can always find me, even at the mall.
That's beautiful 😊
Adorable! ❤❤❤
@@BobbiGail 🤗
to be fair...
you are .... ALWAYS.... at The Candle Store 😊
Congratulations on your 52nd anniversary 👏
May you be blessed with many more years together.
@@danielnln LOL Yeah, the candle store. LOL For me it's most often the kitchen gadgets store. I love ingenious kitchen gadgets.
Thank you for the congrats.
Marriage is the endgame for dating. It's awesome, it sucks, it's exhausting, it's so much fun.... when you've found the right person, you improve each other's quality of life way more than "living it up" ever can.
Keep dating your spouse, it'll help keep the relationship alive.
Very well put.
@@SJHollistnope
endgame for dating BUT its another chapter in itself
Didn't find it fun
Married 14 days into being 20. Still married even more happily 23 years later.
I've spent the majority of my life as a husband to my wife. It was the best decision I've ever made.
Wise words. Thank you sir. 30 years with my bride.
It’s so true. Hedonism only leads to shame.
Wow! That will preach.
wanting to date more than one person is not exactly hedonism lol.
@@humpteedumptee8629At a minimum, are you dating while celibate with marriage as the goal?
More like Pain.
THIS IS SO TRUE!!
I think a lot of people confuse marriage with that feeling of puppy love. Marriage isn't always being lovey dovey, it's having a partner that you care about and are able to live with for the rest of your life.
I heard recently someone say that love isn't an emotion as much as it is action. It's the dedication and selflessness you show for each other that maintains the bond.
Never looked at it that way but I like it.
I married my first sweetheart. We just celebrated our 42nd anniversary. You’re so right, Nick.
I was 21, my wife 22. Everyone told us we wouldn't stay together long enough to see 5 years. 33 years later, we have seen good times and hard times, but through it all, we have always had each other. I love her more today than I did when she married me. The people who told us that we wouldn't make it, well, they are all divorced now, most before they reached 5 years. I showed my wife this video, and she said it makes her feel validated by it. Thank you Nick, and congrats.
Absolutely. Been friends since we were 14, together since we were 18, and married at 21. Now we've been married 15 years with 3 kids, and she's still the love of my life.
There’s something that feels good to honor the sanctity of marriage
I had a friend when we were first getting together make an ice cream analogy. That my future wife was like vanilla. Why not go for some chocolate, cookie dough, mint chocolate chip, strawberry, etc.? My rebuttal, was that vanilla is versatile. If I had to stick with a single flavor, it would be vanilla. It's great on its own, and you can add plenty of toppings to keep things fresh and interesting.
Take that back to my marriage, and we've added plenty of "toppings". We've traveled together, had kids, done fun things together, and explored our intimacy and grown together.
At the end of the day, I don't just love my wife. I like her a lot too. They may sound weird, but there's plenty of married folks that have almost an obligatory love for each other, but don't really have a friendship anymore. My wife and I were friends first, and we're still friends now.
My wife and I also got married at 19. 13 years later and are still going strong. As Michael Knowles once said...I would rather build a life centered around my family than build a family around my life.
Sage advice!
Brilliant!
Pick the one you love, then love the one you picked!
Absolutely! We have had 57 years still in love!
God is good. My 17 yr old heart did not lie.❤
We were married in our teens. 49 years and counting. I am glad I have him.
Well said! I've been Married 44 years-----To the Same Woman! She is my
Precious Bride, even Today!
God Bless you for still adoring her. You are a good man. 99% would have thrown in the towel
@@AprilHenrichs-e9c I know you meant well but I find it very funny that your last sentence can be misconstrued as meaning 99% of men couldn't stand his wife
Amen brother!!!! I got married to my high school sweetheart at the age of 19!!! The same goes for us. Everyone told us we were way too young. After 25 years of true happiness with my best friend, they are all divorced, and we are just as strong now as then!!!
Well said. I got married at 20. That was in 1988. Whew! 35 yrs this year.
When my wife and I started dating I was 19 and she was 17, we had known each other for a few years before I got the courage to ask her out. She ended up getting pregnant with our first son then with our second son not long after she gave birth to our first son. Our 2nd son passed away 15 days after birth. Some friends of ours talked us into finally getting married.
I'm here to say that honestly it probably saved my life, I was a wreck. I was in a downward spiral that nobody knew about because I kept my mental health away from people at the time.
Our first few years of marriage were the hardest because it seemed like there was people we thought were friends that were doing things to try and split us up.
I got a job an hour away from where we lived and my wife said hey when the kids get out of school we are moving over there to be with you so start looking for a house.
We have been at our new home for over 4yrs now and we've never been happier. Sometimes you have to cut ties with folks who are not good for you.
Amen, brother! Your immediate family is a sacred circle, and not everybody will respect that, and therefore, shouldn’t be within those boundaries.
My parents did exactly this. They moved 8 hours away from their families so my Dad could accept a job offer. They told me that move saved their marriage. They were married for nearly 58 years.
@TruckerDaddy Wishing you nothing but God's wisdom & inspiration to continue being the leader of the family & companion of your wife. 🙏🏼
I agree about separating yourselves from the naysayers, the hypocrites, the contentious spirits, all that brings strife & division. I've been on that mission all my married life. 😅 You have to do what you have to do for the benefit of your spouse & children, not for the benefit of the in-laws (they're divorced which says a lot), not even for my own parents nor anybody❕️❕️ Sadly that's how it has to be for us. But I don't wish this to be the norm for everyone, especially for my children.🙏🏼
Married at 21, and just celebrated our 44th anniversary. Been some crazy downs and wonderful ups. 2 boys-now men and 6 grandchildren. ❤
I got married at 23, nearly was 24. I wish I could have married my bride at 19.
And in case anyone cares we celebrate 16 years of marriage in 3 days. To God be the glory
Congratulations!!
Yea and Amen! Congratulations!
This is what I tell the young I know. You can "live it up" with that person that is perfect for you.
I'm betting this man listens to, values and respects his wife.
It’s probably reciprocal
My mother and father met got engaged three weeks later , married 3 months later had 5 children and were married 57 years until she died 6 yrs ago. I met my husband at 22 he was 18 although no children we have been together 33 years now. In fact all my sisters are all married to their long term partners . Marriage is good for the soul. A companion to journey through life together is wonderful.
I got married when I was 20. I was told I was too young and we wouldn't make it. We are celebrating 29 years this year.
Amen! Also married at 20 both of us Navy Corpsmen and 37 years later still together
This man is one of the wisest people ever! And all his mugs are the most inspiring.
He's got to have a garage with just mugs.
@@a.s.4914 I was thinking the same thing. He must have a room lined with mugs. LOL
I know
We need more real men, like you in this country!
In this world
I was just about to say everywhere!!!
My thoughts exactly!
Preach it brother. I got married at 20 and 21 years later still going strong…
Amen! 34 years going strong!! It is usually him and I against the world! You are SO RIGHT!
My parents who are going on fifty years married always say there is so much value in having historical data with your spouse. It’s so beautiful.
I’ve never been married, but this sounds amazing and very stable considering that my whole entire family is been married literally multiple times
Keep praying. Take your time. GOD has a plan.
The line "the end of the adventure, rather than the beginning"..... beautifully put
You're fortunate you found one another and felt the same way. Most of us didn't or won't.
Yeah. I didn't, but it is my reason to tell the young to drop their foolishness of "live it up", which means every questionable behavior under the sun including body count most of the time, and found someone they can connect deeply and grow old together.
With all due respect, I think you missed the heart of this advice my friend. Marriage is a choice! You don't stay married because you feel like it, you stay married because you choose to! The feelings are a blessing, and are a huge motivation in marriage, but they are not the reason to stay married. You have to choose it. You have to commit. Ending a marriage is the main thing that has ruined the lives of people that I know. Either it was them or their parents. God made it this way for a reason.
I also got married at nineteen. That was October 1994. Still married. God is absolutely good.
Papa!
God is good! Amen! Jesus loves you all! ❤ Psalms 55:22, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, Romans 10:9, John 14:6
I noticed many of the long term successful marraiges the people are thanking God. Thats how it should be. God first.
Amen Brother!
Married at 20 and 43 years later she is still the one and only (literally) for me!
Me too brother. My wife and I have been together for only 20 years this July, but were virgins before and faithful since. Couldn't imagine anything more fulfilling. Demonic fantasies are empty promises like those offered to Jesus when "tempted" by the devil.
My wife and I were 18. Sunday is our 34th anniversary. 😊
Congratulations!
As much as I like everything I have ever heard Nick say, I love his mugs and their slogans after each video!!!! Great collection!!
Amen. We’ve been married almost 32 years. Everyone said we were stupid and would never make it. All of them are divorced and miserable. We’re still holding hands and happy. God bless
I can second this. It isn't all romance but it's friendship and being on each other's side. Been married 40 years
We were married at 19 as well! We will be celebrating 40 years on October 1st. This is very wise advice ❤
That was my story to the love of my life. Unfortunately he decided he didn't want me around 2 years later. I was forced to move on but it was never the same. He never married again. This hits a real nerve 😢
Happy early anniversary!
We too will be celebrating our 40th on Oct 27th. A whole lotta ups and downs but I’d do it all over again without question.
@@elizabethmion4595 Thank you!
God bless! Wow!
Agreed. 30 years with my love. Married at 21 and 22 after 2 yrs dating. Not been easy. 5 yrs hardship at one point. We are both better people and love is stronger for it. A relationship our kids desire in a spouse.
He asked my father for my hand then me. When he asked me i told him he better be sure as i would never divorce him. In my youthful arrogance follow with , "i will make your life a living hell before i give you a divorce " it turned out to be true. But we love and understand the other better with a heavy dose of respect.
Got married at 18 years old, soon to be married for 41 years! Still living the journey for as long as we can! Loved this!
Awesome advice. Most adults don't realize this before it's to late
I believe God can do ANYTHING He wills. Sorry you don't. Sad. People are getting happily married late in life now. Cope harder.
It’s like telling somebody they need to fail a math test a couple times in order to know how to do math. It’s insanity.
Well, you do need to do a lot of practice problems first.
I believe it's mostly about learning who you are. Your brain will continue to develope until you are 25, your opinions, morals etc will most likely change. When I was 18 I valued money over everything, now at 27 I value time and people. I was much more impulsive at 18 and not nearly as responsible as I am now. Me and my partner would have never ended up together if we met when we were 18.
I was a married soldier at nineteen as well, it didn't last. My ex-wife wanted to live it up on the side while having a husband to come home to at the end of the day if she hadn't found anything better.
God bless you, finding the real deal so young.
Sorry. I don't know your age, but if you look the comment section we have a lot of people married at the time when marriage was valued. That is some 30 to 40 years ago. Unfortubately, the idea of "live it up" has been over sold and W lost their minds with the modern crap. I pray you found your HER.❤🙏
I did the same thing, and she left me for the same reason. I got remarried to a girl I met in high school. We've been together 12 years now.
Married at 18 and 21!
21 years later....and by the Grace of God, our marriage has been a blessing to us both.
My sister got married to her husband when she was 18 and he was 21 and they are so happy and are expecting next September and my other siblings decided to make it a tradition to give them a small painting of God every year on they're wedding day❤💛💚💙
So you have two husbands? :)
Had to read your comment to make sure I didn't already post a comment. Me and my wife were 18 and 21 when we got married, 21 years and 2 kids later, we are still happy!
married at 18 and 21 as well. 26th was last last week. God blessed me with HER!
@@sgtelias2258 oh no! That was our ages at marraige! :-)
I’m 41 and I’ve been with my wife 25 years and married 18. She is 100% my best friend. We still have a blast and life is absolutely awesome
With this woman. It was not easy but I couldn’t imagine doing with out her. Guys find that person and remember marriage is a covenant not a contract.
"Remember marriage is a covenant not a contract" - amen!
Amen brother. I got married at 23 but my wife and I have been together since we were 15. 21 years and 4 kids later and our relationship has only grown stronger.
I also got married at 19, he was 29. Just celebrated our 22nd anniversary. We've had our ups, we've had our downs and we've had everything in between. I cant imagine sharing this adventure with anyone other than him.
I lost my partner 10 years ago. I miss him terribly. When it’s the one, you know. ❤
So very sorry for your loss.
@@holyexperience1976 thank you. ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for your healing. 🙏🏻❤️
I'm sorry... May God comfort you 🙏🏻❤️
AMEN! I was barely 18, and my husband was almost 20. Forty three years and still married. ❤
💙
Things a lot different back then
@@rogerward3390It's amazing how out of touch these boomers are.
Ya, comparing the dating scene of 1980 to 2023! The dating scene compared to 2015 is completely different never mind 1980!!!!
Any more at home like you?
Wonderful. Got married the day before my 21st birthday, still married 47 years later!
Your words, much like your coffee mugs, are pure gold.
Behind every good man is a good woman.
Good people supporting other good people in doing good = Good Strong Family Values.
Other people doing something different = something else.
Make Good Choices.
*Beside. Beside every good man…❤️🔥
God bless!
Been with my husband since we were 15.. We married at 28, and we are still taking on the world together.
Me and my wife got some of this advice before we got married because we were getting married at 21. We just celebrated 7 years happily married.
In my eyes you are still newlyweds. Still lots of new territory for both you to cover. Hang on to each other and God bless your marriage!
I agree wholeheartedly! We have been married for 57 years - since we were dumb, young and so much in love! 5 children, 21 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren are so glad they have a solid Grampy and Grammy to run to. Oh, we are still in love.
Amen! Married my best friend at 19 and we're celebrating 15 years together next month.
My wife and I married at 20. Around the time our first son was born we went to visit relatives to have them meet the baby. One of my cousin's friend happened to be passing by and recognized me from when we were kids. He flat out asked me why did I get married when I could be having fun with multiple females without any commitment? I responded that when you find the one that gets you, you don't let them go because you'll have twice as much fun while being with the one who loves you.
Few years later I learned he was killed by a jealous husband who found out about their affair. I really felt awful about what happened but he made the decision that became his demise.
That's one of the outcomes no one sees coming--- Having that kind of fun CAN KILL YA!!!😔😔😔
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Wow that’s really sad but unfortunately that is the consequence of that kind of behaviour
Now if that isn’t a life lesson. Wow.
I never found my special someone. However, I kept my self respect, didn't have an affair, no STDs, no abortions, no divorces... I'm not superior, and don't slam others. Doing things God's way is always worth it.
Perspective is so important to everything. How he sees that marriage isn't an end but a start to a new adventure.
Met my husband at 19, he was 18. My family was so against us getting married that it took us until 26 to finally tie the knot. They wanted me to date more, and my mother was adamant that I was making the wrong decision. But he and I stuck together through some really difficult times; far more-so than anything we’ve faced while married so far. I’m glad we didn’t elope because financially things would have been desperate for us. But it was heartbreaking that my parents didn’t want to see me with someone I adored and who had helped me heal so much. We just celebrated 12 years together, going on 5 years married, a son and second baby on the way. We’re still learning and growing together, and I feel so sorry for people who waited because now they’re in their thirties, sad, lonely, and without prospects.
I was 16, he was 19. We just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We have 8 children. Proud of every single one of them.
This was so wonderful to hear, I’m not married yet but I hope someone would feel that way about me that way.
Same! It will happen! Keep the faith! You will be blessed when the time is right. Remember Gods will not ours
Have a beautiful day
Amen! I fear that it won't happen for me in this life. I hope I'm wrong, but if I'm not, I trust God will make it right in the millennium ❤
Don’t give up-it will happen when the time is right. I didn’t find my husband until I was 28 ☺️
Words truly spoken.
I’ve been with my wife for 29 years and still going strong. Being married is teamwork.
So much better explanation than I’ve ever had!