The other day I was at Kroger in the self-checkout line, with my husband, when a Kroger employee stopped and asked us if we were married. I replied “yes” and she then asked how old I was. I answered “I’m 22." The look on her face was one I’ve seen too many times. It’s the look of shock and without saying anything, I knew what she was thinking. Why are we married at such a young age?
Getting married was the absolute best decision I’ve made in my 22 years of life, and I knew it was what God wanted for me. When he brings that right person into your life, you know you want to spend forever with them no matter how old you are.
Today getting married young isn’t a common thing. People assume you need to have your life in order and women think they can only be strong and independent without a man. There is nothing wrong with being independent just like there is nothing wrong with wanting someone else to go through life with. I never thought I would be married at 22, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
I’m in love with my best friend. It’s such a blast to wake up everyday next to my best friend. Who doesn’t love sleepovers? Marriage is like having a sleepover everyday of your life!
I always have someone to joke with and laugh with. There is no one else that can bring out the best in me than my husband. He knows me better than I know myself and always knows exactly what I need. He knows when I need to laugh, when I need to cry and when I just need to be angry for no reason. He still loves me no matter what. It’s unconditional love. It’s a great reminder of the love that Jesus has for us.
When you are 22, you are beginning to create the life you want for yourself. There is no better time to get married than when you are finding out what you want in life. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do in life or where I wanted to end up. God had a plan for me and that included meeting the man I now call my husband. He knew what I needed before I even knew. He gave me someone to grow with and to help me make life decisions. My husband encourages me to pursue my dreams and pushes me to do my best in everything and I can do the same for him. We are growing together as we grow as individuals.
I want my marriage to be an inspiration for other young couples. Marriage is a gift from God, and nowhere does he say you have to be a certain age to marry. Don’t be afraid of what others think. The only opinion that should matter is God's. If he leads you to the right person, he will lead you through your marriage as well.
