"Don't get married young; you don't know what you want yet!"
I can't tell you how many times I have heard that in the past ten months of my engagement.
Young love can be just as stable as a love that has continued for fifty years. Time has no limits and age is no requirement. We are taught to love from a young age. You are supposed to love your family, friends, and eventually someone you are going to spend the rest of your life with.
Does anyone have an exact answer to the question of when one is ready to fall in love and get married? 
1. Everyone feels the need to tell you what to do when they find out that you are getting married.
If I had a dime for every time someone told me that marriage is a trap, or that I'm too young, I'd be the richest woman in the world. Everyone will try to tell you how to handle your relationship. The important thing is to make sure that you and your significant other try to handle these people in an adult manner and show your confidence in your relationship. You and your fiancé do not have to convince others that you are ready to get married. That is no one else's business.
2. When everyone tries to tell you how to live your life, sometimes it's hard to stop them.
There are times when someone you love will try to tell you how to handle a situation during your engagement. It is hard to tell them that you already know what you want to do and you are sticking to your guns. It is okay to make mistakes, that's what being young is about. After feeling defeated by people bashing your choice of getting married young, it can be hard not to let those opinions run your emotions and affect your choices. Try to let these people in your life know that you love them and you appreciate their opinions and suggestions, but that you and your fiancé need to make decisions on your own.
3. The statistics are against you.
The truth is, many young couples end their marriage in divorce. There are a multitude of reasons why young married couples split up. These statistics will not necessarily apply to you. Praying about your relationship and praying for your husband will help. Trusting in God to lead your marriage in the right direction is the first step in beginning this new life.
4. You have to give up things, but the benefits outweigh the sacrifices.
You have to give up being in the dating scene. This can be a struggle for some people. There are people who have a problem with committing to someone and giving up the chase. What you gain from a young marriage is knowing that for the rest of your life, you have someone who will love you unconditionally and you have a best friend forever.
5. Young love can be tough.
Young love is not easy. Love can be difficult at any stage of life. One of the hard parts of young love is that you and your partner have to grow along side one another. It is hard to try to grow in life while your supportive partner is growing too. The good thing is, you are not alone while beginning your adult life. The new life that is beginning for you two will require you both to come together and make decisions that will benefit each other and your futures.
6. Planning a wedding during school or while working.
Typically when you are young and getting married, you are either going to school or you are working. In some cases you're doing both. Planning a wedding can be difficult no matter what is going on in your life. A wedding takes a lot of time and detailed attention to plan. Hopefully you have bridesmaids and your MOH to help you. Try asking others for help when planning. I'm sure your girls or your fiancé won't mind if others help you.
7. You are still learning how to "adult."
This can be an issue, especially if you and your fiancé are both in your early 20s. Growing up can be hard when you are alone, and can be even harder when you're trying to support your significant other through their growing pains. From figuring out finances to the struggle of trying to communicate during hard times, it can be really hard. Growing alongside your significant other can be helpful at times because you get to see what they chose to do and see how it would affect you in your life. The support from your partner will be very helpful. You will need it to keep your head on straight.
8. Adjusting to living with someone else.
Some people enjoy getting this out of the way when they begin college. In my college, we live with the same gender. Living with the opposite gender is completely different. Take it from me, living with a girl and living with a boy is completely different. Boys tend to be less clean and pay less attention. Girls can be lazy, but will do what they need to do when it needs to be done.
9. Moving.
Moving can be hard in any circumstance. Moving two people's things at once is a nightmare. Trying to keep everything separate and then separating items by room is basically impossible. You can find your hair products with his shoes in one box. You can lose your mind during this part, and that is okay.
10. Car pooling.
This one can vary. Some couples car pool everywhere and every day, while others only commute to school together. In my case, this is a struggle beyond belief. I have the tendency to want to leave super early while, my fiancé (bless his heart) usually takes his sweet time to get ready and to get out of bed. This can cause many arguments and aggravation. Over time this can get easier with lots of patience and making your needs known.
Young brides, good luck to you! Know that you are certainly not alone. There are many of us out here struggling along with you.
What struggles do you face as a young bride?
