Can you ever find love at 16 that will last for a lifetime?

Answer 1

I think that at 16, you can 'think' that you can be in love for a lifetime... But this is one of the crucial turning points in your life, and you have far too much to learn, think and occupy yourself with at this age, than to worry about the pressures of commitment.
Yes there has been some cases where young lovers stay together till their deathbeds - but it was more common when our grandfathers and grandmothers got together.
Now, the rate of divorce around the western world is at a dramatic high... And not many people stay together, marriage or not - it's a known statistic that young couples barely withstand 2 to 3 years of being together let alone a lifetime.
I thought I had found someone to spend all my life with - but even then I was kidding myself. Even then at 15 I knew it was an absurd idea.... Now I am getting on with more important things in my life, and thinking about what I have to do to better my life.... Like educating myself.
You should do the same hun. If a boy in your life now, offers you undying love - don't push him away, but just say that if he loves you enough he'll wait till your older - your life is more important now, than a boy.

When you are at this age, you have a lot to learn - not just education, but how to trust people, how to love someone and how to know who you are.... Besides, who you are will evolve, and it is likely that once you are in a relationship, and you intend on keeping it for a long time - your partner might grow out of you - you both are young and are going through so many changes, and it might clash.
If he is mature enough to balance this out, and support you, rather than be clueless of what to do, then I might consider commiting a little bit more... But there is still no guarantee that you won't grow out of each other.
Focus on what is more crucial now to you - the future is important as well, but you still have a way to go.
Hope my advice helps you x

Answer 2

Yes but not as a rule. There have been many instances of long happy marriages where the couple met at 16 or even younger.On the other hand if you look around your friends of similar age, and most whom have boyfriends, how many do you think will have a lasting relationship. I think that as one gets a little older and starts to mature that we do not see things quite the same as we did at 16.It is all part of growing up. At the time you will feel your love for each other will last fore ever and it would be beautiful if it did.Enjoy your happiness for now but if things don't last don't be too downhearted, as I said you are growing up and will have plenty more chances of true romance.

Answer 3

Very highly unlikely.

Here's the issue. At 16 people do not have enough life expereince to figure out what it is they are looking for. And 16 is not grown up. There are still life changing events waiting around the corner. Graduating. Going to college. Getting a job... These all affect relationships.

I would tell you to date but not expect to find Mr. Right. None of the guys your age are ready to be Mr. Right. Just enjoy being young and having a good (Wholesome) time.

Good luck.

A~

Answer 4

I met my husband when I was homeless and just 16 years old. We went on to have 3 great kids and 6 beautiful grandchildren. We are now 53 years old. He makes me laugh till I cry and I do him. We have had a hard life because we were unqualified and poor but we worked hard and together - whilst persuing our own interests which changed as we got older . We are both qualified in our chosen professions and those days we look back on with pride and alot of wonderful memories. He has his hobbies and I mine. He is either with me physically or in my thoughts all the time. I hope we have another 36 years together. So, to answer your question - YES.

Answer 5

Well Yes you can find love at 16, but its really hard to keep it because you really haven't grown at that age to really get the whole full concept of the word. Not saying that its not possible to stay with that one person for the rest of you life, but saying that to do so you'll have to really be compatible, know and accept each other good and bad, and most important put God first. Trust him and He will give you that one guy that is made just for you, all you have to do it give it time and don't rush it. God will bring him in your life when you are truly ready.

Answer 6

I think it is very possible but maybe not in the way that you might think necessarily. Love always throws you curveballs. I met the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with when I was about 12 or 13 but never realized how much I loved her until I just got knocked over and stunned by how much I really cared for her. I'm 19 now so it took me about 6 years to get to this point, and we weren't even dating...

Answer 7

it does happen theres a thing as high school sweetheart many older people had a hs sweetheart they married but that was years ago. me i am still w/my hs sweetheart after 7 yrs and we're expecting so it does happen but sometimes u need 2 be able to go out and have fun with other people so u may want to agree to have fun under certain circumstances and come back 2 each other if u feel the same strong attraction. but at 16 dont meet someone and decide they will b with u forever if it happens it happens if it doesnt it doesnt

Answer 8

Absolutely, my husband and I have been married 34 years, I was 14 and he was 16 when we first started seeing each other, of course there were others along the way, but I always knew he was the one, this is probably unusual esp. these days, but I can tell you most of my friends are also still married to their high school sweet heart, it's a lot of give and take and respect for each other and taking your wedding vows seriously, which is seldom done now.

Answer 9

of course you can- but don't be naive and remember that when you are sixteen you are experiencing a lot of those emotions for the first time. So keep in mind that you will go through numerous changes and realize this and that and that you are attracted to this type of person and then later realize that you are attracted to the complete opposite. If you are truly in love, it will last for all eternity, but if it is infatuation, you will realize it in about five years when you find someone who REALLY knocks your socks off!

Answer 10

Please don't look for serious love at 16!! There is so much more that you will discover about yourself in the coming years. Who you are now and what you can offer another will change dramatically. Instead, focus on becoming the person you want to be, explore your own interests and desires. As you get older you'll have much more to offer someone. Be patient!