I mean, you took narcissism to new heights in that thread. And, since I've already typed this out, I think you need to see it.1. No one cares how old you are or how educated you are. It has zero to do with the topic at hand. For the record, many people here are also older and highly educated. If I give you a cookie for that, I have to give everyone a cookie. I just don't have that many cookies.2. Tubal ligations aren't easy to come by at a young age. Most doctors won't even talk to you about them. Even after having two children in her mid thirties, a close friend was required to really think about whether or not she wanted one. I've tried discussing it with doctors and been told that it will not be done due to my age. I suppose in the US anything is possible with enough money and since you're highly educated, I'm sure you have enough money.3. Have you looked into residency requirements for European weddings? I suspect not. Note: It isn't that easy to do. Most European countries require at least 30 days of residency in the country before you can get married there.4. I have zero sympathy for you. I also wanted to elope, but in the end, I wasn't willing to disappoint and alienate my future in-laws for no good reason. A little compromise (a great tool for marriage, BTW) and we're getting married without disappointing anyone, nor am I putting my FI into an awkward situation with his family.But, I outgrew my petulance when I was in my teens.
"You can take your etiquette and shove it!" ~misscarolb