2006-08-21 13:51:44 · 28 answers · asked by Dana C 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It never happened to me but it did to my son and daughter in law. They met while in high school and have now been together for 17 years. Married for 8 years and have two of the most beautiful daughters (papa's girls). So although I'm sure that it doesn't happen that often I do know of at least one relatiionship that has worked out like you described.
2006-08-21 14:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It happens all the time.
That being said, take your time. What the two of you think is true love might just be a first love or something like that.
Now is a great time to learn about household budgeting, how to plan for the future, decide on what your spiritual and emotional values are and so forth.
Making a marriage work requires all that and more. If you're not ready to do it, don't marry right out of high school.
2006-08-21 14:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by booktender 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can, but most people don't. I was married at 18 to someone I met in high school. We celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary in June. It has taken a lot of love, hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance for us to make it where we are today. Most of the people who graduated with me and got married to their high school sweethearts are now divorced, bitter people - evident at our last high school reunion. I would suggest to anyone who thinks they have found their true love in high school, to spend a year or two getting out and doing something that you've always wanted to do. If the 2 of you are meant to be together, you will find your way back into each others lives. Although I am happy with my life, too many people end up unhappy if they don't feel they've had a chance to do some living before settling down.
2006-08-21 14:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not unheard of, but it's more of an old school theory. In today's day and age, things are so much different with expectations we put on each other in a relationship and the complication of modern society. If you have it, and you know it's the one, then by all means honey, it's possible to find the person you are suppose to be with in high school. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
2006-08-21 13:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible? Yes. But it's much less likely today than it was years ago. People used to aspire to graduate high school, get a job and get married and raise a family. It was easy to do at an early age with your high school sweetheart.
Today, we have alot more on our agenda after high school......and while we are trying to accomplish that agenda(college, career, financial stability, travel).....we change alot. And it's easier to find the love of your life AFTER you've met some of those major life milestones, than it is to do it while you're married to someone who was only a teenager when you fell in love.
2006-08-21 14:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by paintgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to think so but people grow apart over the years... I have lived with 3 of the boys I dated in high school
1. the "good" catch----- high school great job and growing potential....now he works a wendy's and lives in a slum...ahhhhh run
2. the "good" guy ---- 18,000 and a child and bankruptcy later no good he will never grow up
3. the "Player" --- the one that No ONE thought would ever settle down and never be happy with one person..........We live tegother I help him raise his children ( from his ex wife (high school) and we hardly ever fight and we are good teogther..............7 years out of school
YES U CAN BUT THE ONE U THINK IS GREAT NOW MIGHT NOT BE IN A FEW YEARS AND THE ONE WHO BREAKS UR HEART MIGHT BE THE MAN TO KEEP IT.......LOVE IS FUN..NY LIKE THAT
2006-08-21 14:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by raynemarie03 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No i don't think you can find true love in high school. I don't think most kids in hs even know what true love is - they just think they do. As time goes on and you get older it will come once you experience life more.
You will change so much from now til you graduate hs and even after that. You may have an infatuation with someone but I don't believe its love.
2006-08-21 14:03:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I didn't think so. I met my soul mate in high school and let him go I felt I should "spread my wings" - married a man that I love but not the one I should have been with. I have spent many sleepless nights wondering what "could have been" and that my friend will kill you. I wished I knew then what I know now. I would have married my high school sweetheart - no second thoughts.
2006-08-21 14:03:59 · answer #8 · answered by Angela A 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you think you could pick your best friend for your whole life at age 4?
IT'S THE SAME THING!
Your marriage needs do not develop until your late 20's. If you pick a man now how do you know he will fulfill needs that you don't even have yet?
2006-08-21 14:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 36 years old and have friends that dated their spouse while in high school and are still happily married. In fact, there are several couples I know like this. Nobody knows what the future holds for any couple, but if two people are truly in love, why not. If you have your doubts, then maybe not.
2006-08-21 13:58:33 · answer #10 · answered by lovinjerry_2000 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋