Getting Ready to Get Engaged?

Question

So long story short, my boyfriend and I have been together 3 years (this month) and we knew the night we met that we'd be together. I'm 21 and he's a few weeks short of 22, he recently talked to his parents and mine saying he plans to propose in October. We wouldn't get married until May 2010 (so we would both be done with school and hoping to work for a year first).

We planned on getting married so young so that my whole family could be there. Sadly, my grandma passed away this past summer so our original wish is no longer possible. But we're still planning to go along with the original plan and get married young after a year and a half engagement. (Also, I am waiting for marriage so, as ridiculous as it is, part of the decision is motivated by finally getting to be with each other physically.)

I always knew we'd get married, but I am starting to wonder how people will look at such a young couple? Now that our reason for doing everything so young, isn't really applicable anymore, should we still go along with the plan? I'd like to think that we're pretty practical people and have thought everything out, but I'm just worried how people will perceive us because we're only in our early 20s, and will be engaged even before we graduate.

thanks in advance for the help.

Answer 1

You aren't too young at all! If you know in your heart he is the right one for you..then go for it! I'll be 21 when I get married, and my fiance will be 20. Some people think we are too young, but honestly...I don't care. In the end, it's all up to you two. Loves knows no age. =] Congrats, hun.

Answer 2

Well this is corny but ur never to young for love. Besides most couples get married in early twenty's, its completely normal. Me and my girlfriend have almost the same thing goin on! And if its people talking or looking at u for being so young ur worried about, ignore them, as long as ur happy. Go for it and good luck!

Answer 3

If you are truly in love with him and know that it will last forever then the opinions or views of others shouldn't really matter.  

Answer 4

sweetie pie trust me on this one. You are nowhere near too young. Most people get married around your age. Do you think they get  married at 30 or something? lol Don't worry because this whole too young thing is nonsense. You are old enough :] Good luck with your future plans.