Yep, you read the title right. I am 18-years-old and I'm engaged.
First, lets talk about the lucky guy. Well his name is Hudson and he recently turned 22. I met him at college when he was a few semesters ahead of me in our paramedic course. He is a paramedic, was in the Navy, and the only other women that holds his heart is his mom. We have 3 different fur babies together. TC our Husky, Atlee our cat, and Pneumo (short for Pneumothorax) our bunny.
Now let me answer some questions and concerns for everyone. I commonly hear "you're so young, you don't even know what else is out there." Yeah, I am young, and so is he, but I don't need to know what else is out there because I have him. I have had a good look and fell for some guys that weren't right for me.
Let's be honest, you all know the generation nowadays, so I think I'm all good on seeing what else is out there. We live together and have for seven months, so I know what I am getting myself into. Next, no I'm not pregnant or trying to get pregnant any time soon. He won't even let me get another dog. We want to move out of our crappy neighborhood and I want to upgrade my vehicle. Also, the wedding isn't until October of 2018, so we have a minute.
Let's talk about how the friends and family like him. There isn't much to say because they all love him, and I think that helped with him deciding to ask me to marry him so early, because our parents and friends are right on board. I was so nervous to hear what my parents would say but it was actually more of an "it's about time" reaction from everyone. There's a little background information for everyone, especially the people that think we are crazy, or anyone who thinks getting engaged early is crazy.
There shouldn't be an age put on it. If you are happy with someone and if you can take care of yourself, you can make the decision. We support each other no matter what from finances like splitting bills, to buying each other stuff just because we can. Now don't get me wrong, money isn't everything, but when you are 18 and committing your life to someone, you want to be 100% prepared for that next adult step because, in my eyes, there is no going back once you say "I do".
We support each other's careers, friends, and family. Girls let me tell you if your man doesn't support what you want to do or disrespects your family and friends, or his family, get out. You do not need that and I know a lot of you put up with it. Tisk tisk. There was a time when I was a full-time student with no job, and he was just finishing up school with his full-time job reduced to part-time. Not only did he pick up the slack, he didn't even complain. He knew what I was doing was important and now I can return the favor.
This boy drives me crazy, but it's not just his fault. He is a guy so he is wired to not do laundry or dishes or flush the toilet. Just like with kids and puppies, you can train them (but don't tell him that or he might start peeing on the carpet again).
At the end of the day I know I don't want to spend my life with anyone else. Trust me when the moment comes and you meet that person, you will know exactly what I'm talking about. You can be 15 or you can be 50.
No one makes me laugh like he does. No one makes me want to be a better person then he does. No one makes me food, brings me flowers to work, and gives me endless back scratches like he does. With that being said, I don't care how old you are, when you find that someone that puts you before them, and makes you want to do the same, you do it. Don't worry about what people say and think because they aren't the ones making the decision to be united with them forever, you are.
If you are reading this and realize you don't have that person, don't worry, they will show up when you least expect it. Do me a favor and never settle for less; never take less than you deserve, because you all deserve the world. I can finally say I discovered my world, and he is sitting right next to me.
