(20M) Why do I want to be married all of a sudden?

[Quisat]

So I was talking to and dated a girl who was my very first real girlfriend, for a short time. She's 19.

Christian gal, has some standards, and isn't afraid to speak her mind.

She always told me she was really really eager to start a family and have kids. She really loves kids.

I wasn't the biggest fan of it, but I was really into her. I wasn't too sure about marriage however.

Fast forward, she's my ex, still great friends, and we decided to break it off bc we both admitted we weren't ready.

But it's been a few months now and I recently had my own realization: maybe marriage wouldn't be such a bad thing. I mean plenty of young people (18-25) get married.

And at first I was afraid of the idea. I was afraid of growing up. But now, for some reason, I want it sooo bad. This feeling just came out of no where.

At some point in the near future, I will ask if we can give what we had another try. Only this time, I want what she wants. Because I finally see why and how getting married could be a net positive.

Or maybe love music from the 80s is making me want this 😂

So what could be causing this change of heart in me?

[LazerBean]

Maybe you're maturing. Or maybe it's just hormones. Time will tell.

[inkyvampire]

Maybe it’s the girl. Sounds like she might be a good match in your gut. She’s left a good impression on you and you don’t want to let her go. Or maybe not.

[Anonymous]

Maturity probably has a lot to do with this, but please control your urges because you are way to young.