Is 18 too young to be in a serious relationship?

[Anonymous]

I am 18..my boyfriend is 19. We went to the same high school and are currently attending the same college. We have been together for almost a year and a half. My mom think its ridiculous that we are still going out and I just go out with tons of people and not just stick to one. I really do love him and we have a great deal of respect towards one another...but is my mom right? =/

[JohnGPL]

18 and 19 are just numbers. Some people are mature enough to have a real meaningful relationship at that age, and some are not. She probably just wants you to experience what else is out there, which is understandable. She may feel as though she did not do that enough when she was younger. On the other hand, lots of people marry someone they met in high school. Love, and finding the right person to share it with, are not things that can be easily codified. There is no step-by-step program for it, there are no rules for it, and there is no "right" way. If there were, life would be so much more predictable.

[xptownshufflex]

No. It's your life you can do whatever you want or date.

[Kelsers]

My parents are saying the same thing. They say these years I shouldn't be worried about being a relationship that I should be having fun and not worrying about the hardships a relationship consists of. And I find out that theyre partially right. But who says you can't have the time of your life with that person? ;) If you truly love each other then screw what other people say and follow your heart. Good lucky sweety

[acidpop]

I don't really understand what you're saying about your relationship with him, but you have to decide what is right for you. Your mom isn't living your life or being part of your relationship; you are. If you guys care about each other, then you'll know how to work the relationship out to fit your needs.

[imimim]

Nope, I don't think that's too young, as long as you both are mature and everything like that. Dating other people just for experience is way overrated. It only makes you picky and dissatisfied, from what I've seen. I'm 18, and my boyfriend is 20, and we're serious as well. Good luck to you :)