I like to think of life like a book — every moment is a sentence, every day is a page, and every phase is a chapter. Some people have longer books than others, some books are more interesting than others, and all are so very different. Although they all have a story that isn't like anyone else's, they are all equally important.

For me, my book has had many chapters and now I am about to embark on a brand new one: marriage. At the age of 17, I got engaged to my high school best friend. Now, at the age of 18, I am about to marry my best friend, and I have never been more excited. I think some people are quick to judge and question why my fiancé and I are choosing to get married so young. But let me give you a few reasons to help you understand why young love is some of the best love.

1. You have grown up together. Growing up together allows you to see all of the others' little flaws, their perfections, and have a deeper understanding of the person that they are.

2. You have a built-in support system. My fiancé is one of my biggest support systems. Especially all throughout school, it is so helpful to have someone behind you pushing you every step of the way to show you that you are working towards a better future together.

3. You have unconditional love for one another. One thing my fiancé has shown me is that he loves me unconditionally. There may be days we have to take a step back but the best part of young love is you always find a way to make it work. We have been together since I was in eighth grade and I am embarking on my sophomore year of college. Through it all, it's beautiful to see that you both never give up on the other. That is a very wonderful thing.

4. You dream together and are a team. When you are young, you have big dreams and when you continue to strive towards those dreams with the same person, versus several people, you are able to achieve your goals easier. We are a team.

5. You are always learning from each other. Young love calls for naturally learning a lot together, weather that means how to cook, or how to clean, or how to be there for the other person. As you embark on a new journey, you will learn a lot together through the years.