People Tell Me to Wait!
Question: What do you say when people ask you why you are getting married or tell you to wait? I am still in college, but I've been engaged for two years. As my wedding date approaches, I'm asked this question more and more. I know what I'm doing with my life. How should I respond to this??
Answer: by The Knot
Don’t feel like you have to defend yourself. People are probably looking at the youth factor: You’re still in school, you haven’t “lived” yet, there’s so many fish in the sea, etc. They’re thinking about when they were in college, who they were dating then, what their lives would be like if they had married that person. But this is your life, and you’re the only one who can decide the direction it takes. If you’ve been engaged for two years, the two of you are obviously serious about your relationship and feel committed to each other. Go with your instincts. If nothing feels more right to you than marrying your sweetie, you should do it. When people protest, tell them you appreciate their thoughts and concern (smile sweetly — you can do it!), but you’re very happy with the decision you’ve made, and you hope that they will support it. End of story.
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Jessicaa
Agree.
You should listen to them but not take into account what they are saying.
It’s your decision to make and not theirs.
They are probably just thinking because your in college you’re still young.
People are telling me i should go out and experience life because im only 18 but i dont want to. So i just smile and agree but i wont do it.