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May 2013 Weddings

Wtf? (vent)

So, I had class today and during class we were talking about the nature vs. nuture debate. Basically it says that how people behave and what their beliefs are is based on genetics and the environment. The professor then started talking about religion and how some people are raised with a certain religion in the household but then once they go to college, they change their opinion. I spoke about my experience and how I was raised Roman Catholic, but now I consider myself agnostic. I also said that my parents are upset that I have different beliefs now but it has only become an issue now since I'm getting married.

Well, the discussion went on from there... etc. etc. After class was over, the girl that was sitting in front of me turns around and says, "You're getting married?" I was like, "Yup." And she was like, "How old are you?" (with like a really surprised tone). Then I said I was 22. And she was like, "Wow, that's so young." And she kind looked at me with a confused look on her face that looked like she wanted to say, "Are you sure you want to get married so young?"

Like wtf? I don't think 22 is too young to be engaged. Especially since I will be 23 when I get married which is the same age that my mom was when she got married. What do you girls think?
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  • I got engaged when I was 21 now I am 23 will be 24 when we get married. Its typical for them to say stuff like that. I always heard are you sure he is the one and why don't you just wait? My favorite is are you pregnant? Lol... Ughh no I am not pregnant and yes I want to spend the rest of my life with him. I matured at a pretty young age. What would the difference be if I got married at 23 vs me getting married at 30? Seriously people?!?! I hate when people try to question what you are doing...
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  • Yeah seriously... I was 21 when I got engaged too. But this was the first time since I've gotten engaged that someone reacted to me getting married like that. I was actually taken aback.
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  • I've gotten that from some people as well. They just don't get that it's possible for you to find "the one" so early on in life. If you can, I say you're lucky and hold onto it. The other thing is, they may just be jealous that you're engaged and they're not. I usually just ignore what they say, because FI and I are happy with our decision, and we're the only ones who really matter...after all, it is our lives were talking about. I think you're perfectly fine and not too young at all. Maybe if you were 21 and only dating the guy for 6 months I might say, why don't you wait a little bit, but other than that, I think you're fine.
  • Thanks FutureMrsG, I explained myself to that girl. I shouldn't have and I didn't have to but I did. I told her I've been with him for over 2 years, and we are doing the right thing for us. She just kind of smirked at me. What do you guys say when someone says that to you?
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  • I got engaged at 22 and will be getting married just a few weeks before I'm 24.  I've actually never gotten that reaction, even though I've been expecting it.  FI is 6 years older, so I think a lot of people assume we're the same age.

    My mother has been the only person to say that I'm really young.  She just says that when she was my age she knows she wouldn't have been ready, but she also knows that I'm very different from her.

    I don't think you need to explain yourself to her.  Just smile and change the subject.


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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_may-2013-weddings_wtf-vent?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:ea657a87-d1dc-4588-999f-31c9deeef720Discussion:eb81d8b3-0c74-4af9-bb32-d70cc6f4b6e6Post:bd36c13b-6e43-4cc1-ba20-f7656de2e89c">Re: Wtf? (vent)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I got engaged at 22 and will be getting married just a few weeks before I'm 24.  I've actually never gotten that reaction, even though I've been expecting it.  <strong>FI is 6 years older, so I think a lot of people assume we're the same age.</strong> My mother has been the only person to say that I'm really young.  She just says that when she was my age she knows she wouldn't have been ready, but she also knows that I'm very different from her. I don't think you need to explain yourself to her.  Just smile and change the subject.
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    Lucky you. FI is only 2 years older.
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  • OMG! I'm older than most of you, lol :-P

    I got engaged at 23, I'm currently 25 and will be 26 when we get married. I couldn't imagine getting married at 22, but you know what- if you've found the right person, all the more power to you for marrying them. I'm not one to judge.
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  • I am 24, will be 25 in May and will be getting married a week before my 26th birthday. 

    I think if you know, you know. Adam and I met when I was 19 and I have known ever since that I wanted to marry him. 
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  • People just need to mind their business. I was 24 when we got engaged, 25 now my fiance is 28...no one ever made the "too young" comment to me but me and my fiance were only together for a year and a half when we got engaged and people always say u guys move too fast. I honestly think these people are just unhappy...ignore it. Some people have too much to say...
  • The only age comments I've ever gotten are towards me being a mom of 2. Some people just don't know how to keep their comments to themselves. If you and your FI are happy then who cares?!

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  • FI and I have been together for almost 6 years (at the end of April), so when I get the comments, I just tell them that. FI is 4 years older than me, so he'll be almost 28 when we get married, I'll be 23. As long as we are happy, I don't care what anyone else thinks. =)
  • THis is what I think > Its not of her dang business. Ssaltzman I am pretty sure I take the Old hag tag for our board. I am 35 and will be 36 when I get married. FI is 30 going to be 31. I have gotten similar questions only towards the "your getting married so late or at your age". Um yeah I am but its no ones business. People can just blurt out the most ignorant remarks. You have found your love and you are an adult so go for it. ::)
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