im 17yr old, i want to get married but im single i live in philly and i go to a spanish congregacion i love jehovah and would never think about breaking my relationship with him. im pretty and sweet i am very shy but i dont think that should get in the way of a nice brother coming to me and ask me out. any advice?
2007-12-25 10:12:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It would seem that many of the same efforts that improve one's prospects for friendships could improve one's prospects for a relationship that might lead to romance and marriage.
http://watchtower.org/e/20041208/article_02.htm
2008-01-02 06:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm almost 20 and I think that I am too young to marry. Others at my age might feel different. Marriage is an important step which should be taken at the proper time.
Searching for advice about such a subject on the Internet is not a good idea. You could read chapter 30 from the book "Young People Ask" published by Jehovah's Witnesses. You could talk to your parents or someone mature.
You might consider reflecting to these questions:
"Also, to what extent are you prepared to take on the role of husband or wife? Are you capable of managing a household or making a living? If you find yourself in constant conflict with your parents, will you be able to get along with a marriage mate? Can you withstand the trials and tribulations that come with marriage? Have you truly put away “the traits of a babe” when it comes to handling money?" (YPA)
("Are You Thinking About MARRIAGE?")
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19990215/article_01.htm
2007-12-26 08:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by Alex 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Honey, don't rush into anything. You have forever in front of you. Take your time, build up a strong relationship with Jehovah. And Beware of asking such advice here, you may attract the wrong sort because you don't know who you are connecting with. Just make lots of friends of the brothers and sisters in your congregation and perhaps visit neighbouring ones. In time, the brothers will come to you.
2007-12-26 07:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by Everlasting Life 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No don't get married!!! Your too young!!!!
You need to seriously date like 100 nice brothers and then make the ultimate choice, decision, hard choices of marriage. Just because you are a Christian or a Jesus Freak or whatever, does not mean, that your marriage will be 100 % sucessful. There is a lot of divorces also in a Christian marriage as well as the non-Christian people. Don't just follow your heart, but follow your brain too! Smartness. Good luck! Hope this helps!
2007-12-25 13:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by Pain_of_Unhappiness2 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I really don't understand your question. I also don't think your best move is gettting advice on the web on matters such as this. You know what I mean, right? Talk to your parents or the elders, or even mature sisters in the congregation. I suggest you do this before you do something to jeopardize your relationship with Jehovah. Be careful, and I wish you the best!
2007-12-25 11:43:21 · answer #5 · answered by MaknMeCrzy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You're still young Lola.
You will feel differently about many things in as little as one year- but marriage is forever. Don't worry about the brothers- they'll come in time.
Take the time to grow spiritually and use your youth to serve Jehovah as best as you can.
2007-12-26 04:24:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Um, wait till you grow up. I am 23, personally I am not ready for marraige. As for brothers not coming up to you, that could be for any number of reasons. Try to make yourself a whole person, before worrying about having a better half.
2007-12-26 02:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by Ish Var Lan Salinger 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yep get married, find a husband who'll love you and take care of you, have children, a home etc...
You'll do fine, remember life is full of surprises, and only you can make the most of it ! Be happy and live each day as If It were your last !
Good Luck,
Jordan
2007-12-25 10:23:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have plenty of time! get yourself a lot of friends of both sexes and just have fun.
2007-12-25 10:17:35 · answer #9 · answered by Bonduesa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋