Marriage rant....

Marriage and the Like,

I am all for people getting married. I think it is wonderful when two people fall in love with one another and decide to spend forever with each other. However I see way to many instances of young people I am talking under 21 getting married and having no idea what they are getting themselves into.

First of our society has changed, it is expensive to live and eke out an existence. I am married and have a son, I have to put a roof over their heads and feed them. It is difficult, I make a decent salary but we almost have to live pay check to pay check. So when you are that young how are you going to do the same?

Second, while I can see wanting to get married what is the motivation when you are that young? Trust me there are more romantic things you can do then asking a girl to engage you. Trust me, but most people don’t think like that. It is like this, hold hands, first kiss, announce date, engage and then wedding (honeymoon). WHAT COMES AFTER THAT? Nothing really, you actually have to live with that person. I love it, however when you are young you may actually start to resent the other person for holding you down.

Divorce is a terrible thing, I believe that what God has put together and let no man rent asunder this that God has put together. However, when the divorce rate among Christians is the same as the rest of society you have to ask yourself,” How serious do Christians take marriage?” So that also means that Christian young people are just as likely to divorce. I have seen too many divorces among young kids to even recommend it.

In the end my recommendation to most young kids that are dating is to focus on the future and get their act together so that you can support your significant other. Also you won’t wonder about your life with out your significant other. While being married is a wonderful thing I would say wait before you jump into things and reevaluate your priorities when considering such a life changing move.