Marrying Young Isn’t A Mistake. I Know Because I Did It.
January 23, 2026
Why does my age make some people so uncomfortable?
Growing up, getting married young was generally common and normal in my family and community. It wasn’t until I arrived at college that the idea of getting married early was discouraged. Knowing that I went to an all-women’s Catholic college, you’d think it would be filled with women who shared similar ideas and values about love and marriage. This was far from the truth. In class, the girls all talked about not wanting to commit to a long-term relationship. “I just want to get my money’s worth with my education and become a career woman,” they would often say.
