What's the point of having serious relationships while you're young? (Page 2)

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I've read and heard that you shouldn't date anyone younger than 22.  people who marry young get divorced much more often than older people.  every relationship I've had has taught me a lot, so I understand why older people are less likely to divorce - they have more experience and have learned more lessons, so they know what they're getting into and know how to handle it better.  BUT every serious relationship I've had has caused me and the ex a lot of pain.  so, why do we, as young people (I'm 22 by the way), want to get into serious committed relationships when it's almost guaranteed to end painfully?  ESPECIALLY in college when we probably live far apart over the summer and will probably end up far apart after college is over.I want really badly to have a girl to share life with and learn about and love another person, and to have sex be about love, discovery, communication, appreciation, and excitement instead of just satisfying my shallow needs.  BUT I don't know if it's worth the inevitable pain that is very likely to come when the relationship ends.what do you think people?

sikoo31 · Answer

i was hurt when I ended it with my ex, but it had to be done. and that pain has made me stronger, so I think its OK, cause if my next serious relationship ends, I will be able to take the pain a lot better.

and the reason people might want someone to have forever so soon is the media, it hypes up love and sex like its easy to obtain and easy to handle, which its not haha.

mhairix · Answer

mmmmm, it depends on the person and how they work as a couple.  My parents started dating when they were 14. They're still together  and now in their 40's.

invisible_monster · Answer

you get good experience for later, when you want a serious relationship. You can't just expect to go into adulthood, ready for a serious relationship when you haven't F*ucked up enough when you're young.

kkandbb · Answer

Ignorance of relationships just makes you ignorant so go out and experience life :) Don't avoid relationships just because a lot of them don't work. I wouldn't say get married when you're young but just enjoy life and go with the flow.

Armada · Answer

I don't care about the statistics and sh*t. I've never had a girlfriend but if she was the right girl, I would love to spend the rest of my life with her. Call me naive but this is what I want to honest. That's a nice Evo btw.

mormollio · Answer

The fact that you can get into/ have a serious relationship when your young says somethings I think. it's good memories. :l

Akikosmile · Answer

GEneally what you say is correct at least for urban mobile people.   Still, nothing wrong with a fling even when you know it will likely be only a  'school' type thing.

nemanameless · Answer

I really don't understand how people manage to reason about love. If it happens, it would take more then some wimpy arguments to stop it. Gather ye roses while ye may.

ianm91 · Answer

I believe it teaches you wisdom and molds you into who you will be later on in the future.

Alextricity · Answer

As most people would probably say, it depends on the people involved... and that's that. It depends on each person's intentions and such. And THAT'S my predictable answer.

ambermarie · Answer

i chose B if I could go back in time id focus on everything but dudes

woaahhalyssaa · Answer

You can be more aware and prepared for relationships when you're older.

MakeLoveNotWar · Answer

It's worth the experience. I realize that now after choosing to stay single in high school. Now I've no idea what to do in a relationship lol. -.-

Honeydion · Answer

Advanges of having relationship when you are young is much more than the disadvantages.

unimaginative · Answer

i say early to mid 20s should the time for a serious relationship

Dreampkerpc · Answer

I always have been into long relationships I think it differs per person, so IMO it's just A

sikoo31 · Answer

its a good learning experience.

Anonymous · Answer

it's for the experience.

jacquesvol · Answer

It's just training for later.

Shaun · Answer

Practice.

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