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Tami
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Topic: How Fasts To Fast?? Posted: 26 February 2006 at 3:59pm |
well on the 13th feb i met dis guy(justin).i fell in love with him.the next day we started dating..(on valetines day.We fell in love at first sight on the saturday we said the L word 2 each other.our familys get along great and justins in love with my little boy.
so everythings going great.next year we are planning on gettin married.we really love each other.its great.on friday we were told we got 6 weeks to move out as the landlords need the house for a family member.mine and justins family r moving in together or justins moving in with my family.i just want 2 no what everyone thinks
im only 15 and hes 22. is my relationship moving to fast???
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Posted: 26 February 2006 at 8:06pm |
woooooooooooooooooooweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
that is fast!!!! (and this may be really out of line... but also illegal)
but anyway... aside from that... if you really do love him then that is fantastic, but i'd say definitely leave the wedding until atleast next year. if you are still together then, then it'd be a better time to start planning to stay together for the rest of your lives.
if you are going to be living together i think you'll figure it out whether you are meant to be together. your mum might be able to provide some guidance too.
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Posted: 26 February 2006 at 8:15pm |
Yep, I second with Nikki. No need to rush down the asile, remember, you are still young!
Also, don't forget, the most important person in this equation at this stage is Khayle, he needs stability.
It's great you have the love and support of your family. Good luck, Tami.
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Posted: 26 February 2006 at 8:25pm |
You have known this guy for a bit less than two weeks and you are planning on marrying him? That sounds way to quick for me.. also I am not so sure on the moving in together thing yet either. My BF and I didn't move in together until we had known each other for a few years (that might be a bit long, but still..)
I would be very careful with introducing new guys into your sons life until you have known that he will be around for a while.. I have watched my aunty do this with numerous men to my cousin (I'm not saying it will happen to you, but you are still really young, you have a lot of life ahead of you).
Please think about it carefully before jumping into anything
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Posted: 26 February 2006 at 8:41pm |
Ok well since the other ladies were a bit braver than me and went first, I am going to say that I have to agree that it is *very* fast for you to be planning on marrying him already. I think this was already pointed out, but you also need to be 16 to be legally married in NZ - and in a way that is probably a good space of time for you to think a little more about all of this. I don't mean to come across as harsh and probably sound like an old nana, but living together for a while first is what I'd suggest, and if you're still head over heels in love with him after a year and he is still willing to support both you and your bubs, *then* start thinking about marriage. I also realise that this may be a bit hypocritical of me, so I will be honest - Roland and I have only been together for just over a year, but we thought long and hard about whether we really wanted this, and whether we'd be able to survive everything that is ahead of us - luckily the answer was a resounding 'YES !!'. Again I'm not trying to sound nasty and critical (sorry about all the disclaimers, I always worry about offending people... ), but we also both have good jobs and can afford a mortgage on our own, as well as all of our other living expenses - *plus* we are hopefully going to be able to have me at home for a whole year after bubs is born, which is going to be hard, but is what we would be happier doing. I'm not saying you're a bad mum, because I'm sure you're not, and I'm not saying your new guy is a bad apple either - it also sounds like you have supportive family and that is the most important thing, having those support systems in place.
Anyway, my apologies for rambling ! In a nutshell, please please please take more time to think about this and simply enjoy spending time with your man - again I risk sounding so old fashioned, but marriage is such a HUGE step ! I was engaged once before when I was 19, and I sure wasn't ready - I realise some people do get married young and it works out for them, but still requires *alot* of thought.
Best of luck to you both though
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 8:09am |
when i got engaged i was with cory for 1 month but we stayed engaged for 2 years and lived together. IMO u dont know someone until you live with them. We also got to evaluate each other before we got married and had a baby, i would seriously think about this coz marriage isnt a game its a very serious commitment and you need to make sure your making the right decision. I myself would be a little weary seeing that he is significantly older than u aswell.
Just remember aswell that the most important person in your life at the moment is not you its ur little man, i hope im not coming across as a cow but i have seen far to many people abuse marriage lately as they think its a fad (totally not saying you think its a fad just wanted to show u where i am coming from)
But yes seriously think about it
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 8:34am |
My husband and I knew each other for over two years before we started dating. We moved in tyogether after three weeks of dating and while everything worked out, I kinda missed the mystery and surprise. I would suggest not moving in together, but continue dating. It's a shame to rush things and then regret that you missed out on getting to know each other. And that rushy feeling you get when they call. You know that he calls and comes over because he loves you and wants to, rather than coming over because he lives there and kinda has no choice. Then you can also look forward to him coming over and making an effort, shaving legs and stuff, before you get stuck in the domestic doldrums over argueing whose turn it is to do the dishes.
If you are meant to be togther, it will work out. Don't rush things cause you miss out on all the cool stuff!
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 10:12am |
I agree with Lizzle about missing out on the dating thing. Troy and I moved in together a couple of weeks after we first started dating and you do miss all the pampering and the whole getting excited before a date and the anticipation, We have been together over seven years now and we have only had one real date! And although we moved in quickly we were together two years and pregnant before we got married. I definately say wait, as hard as that is because i know the moment can take over, but having time to reflect on the decisions you are making is so important when you have children. Sorry to be a downer, but at 15 you have so much to learn and live and experience, don't put all your eggs into one basket just yet.
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 10:29am |
I have to agree with everyone else. I'm kind of in the same boat as Lizzle, I had known Willie for a little while thru friends, we got together and I moved in the next day. So we missed all the fund stuff that Lizzle mentioned - the dates, and the phone calls etc. We went straight into the whole domestic thing.
It's worked out OK for us in the long run, but we have had a long, hard road to get to where we are now. I think you just nedd to focus on Khayle atm, and let your relationship with Justin develop naturally and see where it goes.
I remember being so in love with my BF at 16 that I couldn't picture not being with him, now I wonder what I saw in him
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 12:05pm |
i think 15 is too young to be having sex, babies or getting married.
but youve done two out of three already... so why not go the whole hog... but yes illegal pops into my mind too. and fast....yes.!!!!!!
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 1:36pm |
I'm sorry to say, but I agree..... too young, and waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to fast. Jono and I had 7 months of the most amazing dating and getting to know each other before moving in together, and I wouldn't change that for anything. It gave us a wonderful foundation to build our relationship on. And like Emma, I remember at 15 thinking my boyfriend at the time was the one I was going to be with forever.... thank god I got over that one!! Take care of yourself, and if this guy is worth keeping he will be happy to take things a little more slowly.
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 1:58pm |
Hmmmm.....Sorry Tami....I think the same way too. Its way too fast. My hubby and I went out for 5.5 years before we got married and each day I find out new things about him....so dont rush it. You are still sooooooooooo young. And you have your bub to think about. Remember he is 7 years older than you and knows a trick or two (not saying that he is trying to hurt you) but just date for a while and see how that goes.........at the end of the day it is upto you....but try thinking with your head instead of your heart. Good luck!!!!
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 2:42pm |
Hi Tami. Nice to meet you.
I have to agree with the others. Way to fast. But also, I can relate to you.... I was a young mum too. :)
WAIT darling WAIT. Great things take time!!
Don't even be thinking about marriage just yet. You've known "of" him for 2 weeks. You don't "know" him yet...
More importantly, you need to give your child the opportunity to get to know him too and see how they are together. Your child should be your main priority, moving in together now may not be the best move for baby as you want to make sure its a long term thing and not to confuse bubs.
Take your time. Your young... no hurry. :o)
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 4:13pm |
Sorry but I have to back everything everyone has said...you are so young and you don't want to rush into this.
That said my husband and I knew we wanted to marry after only a month together and we got engaged after 5 months together. We set the wedding date for just over a year later and married in December 04 after much thought, prayer, pre-marital counselling and the full blessings of our friends, family, church family and pastor.
It is a big decision to make especially at such a young age and you do have your son to think about.
Although you two may not want to wait but if this is a lasting relationship then you have all the time in the world to be together.
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Posted: 27 February 2006 at 5:39pm |
Just one more point that others have brought up that I want to reinforce - about being your age and thinking the guy you're with is 'the one' and being absolutely head over heels, boy am *I* ever glad I got over that too !! Esp. since guys in his age bracket tend to still be very much on the immature side (sorry if I'm lumping anyone else's partner in this bracket, I'm not saying all guys in their early 20s are bad!). Time is *very* much the key here.
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Posted: 28 February 2006 at 9:29am |
Hi Tami! I know it must sound harsh what everyone is saying and I am sure it is the last thing that you want to hear right now because you are newly in love and all warm and fuzzy but don't rush in to anything.
I knew I wanted to marry Peter the first day that I met him and three years later I did but we dated for a year then lived together for 2 before marrying. I know lots of girls however (some of them my best friends) that have had babies very young (between 13 and 16) and have had commited relationships with the father (or another partner).
Obviously it is ultimitley your decision if you feel that this man will really stick around and be a good father figure to your little boy and a good man for you. 15 may seem very young to us but you are in a different boat to most 15 year olds by having a baby. It must be nice to have met someone for YOU to support you and make you feel looked after for a change. I would agree with the others to forget about mariage at the moment and just wait and see what happens. There is no rush after all and you can still get married sometime in the future if you want to. why not live together and see what happens?, you wouldn't be the first person who has done this and I am sure you are aware that it might not work out and you and your little boy will have to work through a lot if it does break up. But if it does work out.....
anyway I guess what I am trying to say is that you should be cautious but at the same time not too scared to try. Does this even make sense???
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Posted: 28 February 2006 at 11:18am |
Totally agree with you Ana - in fact I pm'ed a similar message to Tami yesterday.
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Posted: 28 February 2006 at 2:25pm |
OMG its way to early 2 think about getting married i have 2 agree with the others SLOW it down enjoy dating him, the phone calls and all the rest u hardly no him u need 2 find out more obut him (but im really happy for u )
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Posted: 28 February 2006 at 6:54pm |
ohhhhh wooooooo i no u feel like hes theone butt noone no whats around the coner please wait u r still young and if its not to rude your boy needs u and even if u think hes the one take the time to get to no him if he is the one he will wait for u  good luck
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Posted: 03 March 2006 at 11:28am |
Ok, I don't personally feel that anyone here was too harsh or anything, but what's happened to Tami ?? Haven't heard from her since she originally posted for this thread I don't think...
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