Marrying Young
- Death, Divorce, Falling Out of Love, Infidelity, Marrying Young, Prior Marriage, Raising Children, Separation, Substance Abuse and Addiction
New Video: Can High School Sweethearts Reunite?
In this video, Jamie shares her real-life answer to the question: Can high school sweethearts reunite? Her true story about marriage, divorce, death, and new beginnings is both riveting and relatable. Thank you for sharing your experience with marriage with us. What do you think based on your experience? Can high school sweethearts reunite successfully? If you’re happily married to your high school sweetheart, drop a comment below!
- Abuse, Anxiety and Panic, Arguing, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Divorce, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Therapy
Part 1: When is Divorce the Answer? by Anonymous
A Story of Emotional Abuse in Marriage, Physical Abuse in Marriage, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Husband We talk a lot about working through problems and staying married here at Wives’ Tribe, but when is divorce the answer? Abuse is a reason to end a marriage, and so is a person who is not only imperfect but also immovable. A person who is treating you poorly and entirely unwilling to change may have problems that are beyond your control. Read on for a story about emotional abuse in marriage and how this anonymous writer dealt with their hurdles. After enduring physical abuse in marriage and narcissistic personality disorder in her…
- Abuse, Anger or Temper, Anxiety and Panic, Considering Divorce, Family Dynamics, Marrying Young, Mental Illness
Revelations + Realizations: Learning Spouse after Marriage, Mental Health Disorders, Emotional and Verbal Abuse by Madi
I wish I could say that things immediately get better as my story progresses. I wish I could tell you that everything you’ve read this far is as bad as things got for me, but that’s not the case. I want it to be clear that I am not sharing these personal and difficult experiences to gain attention or pity, but rather, to empower others who are in similar situations to reach out for help and make a change. Too often, emotional and verbal abuse fall under the shadow of physical abuse. I have chosen to share these intimate details of my story to enlighten others of the dangers these overlooked…
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Who Did I Marry? When the Honeymoon Phase Ends Early by Madi
When we got out of the water, C found a little hermit crab and started chasing me around with it. I always loved how playful and silly he could be. He never had to act like he was “too cool.” He was just himself, and I loved that. After taunting me with our new-found friend, we headed back to our cabana to layout and relax. I reached for my phone to look through some of the photos we had taken, but I quickly realized my phone was shorting out. Somehow, some water must have gotten into the case. I was so annoyed, but hey at least C still had his…
- Anxiety and Panic, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Identity, Marrying Young, Raising Children
Cutting Single Life Short: Mourning Single Life, Struggling with Marriage and Motherhood by Jessica
I was the typical girl at BYU who came, studied Elementary Education, and married a young RM at age 20. Except I had never wanted that. I wanted to travel the world, meet and date a lot of boys, graduate and use my degree, and live independently away from home for years before “settling down”. It’s hard for me to explain how hard this was for me. I grew up in Ohio. I didn’t date before I went to college. At all. I had been on two dates. One was actually with some guy I met while visiting Utah over the summer. And another was a guy from my stake that I…
- Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Cultural Differences, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Dishonesty, Family Dynamics, Financial Challenges, Marrying Young
Finding Strength Part II: Marrying Outside the Temple, My Spouse Doesn’t Know the Real Me
While it’s not advice that I’d recommend to most, the truth is that running away from my problems worked. There were a few rough weeks as I scrambled around finding ways to survive. Luckily, I was hired on the spot after an interview at Vivint Smart Home. I started working in their customer service call center which helped me save up enough money to buy a car and a bed. A few weeks later I was able to buy a bedding set for that bed. From there, my life continued to fall into place. Living in Utah, I quickly realized that I would have trouble fitting in if…
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Fatal Young Romance or Lifelong Friendship?
by Anonymous A pregnancy took this young couple by surprise. These college freshmen decided to get married after dating for only a few months. Could such a relationship possibly stand the test of time? This author describes some of the benefits of marrying young as well as benefits of starting a family young, despite the adversity she and her husband faced. Do Shotgun Weddings Last? A True Marriage Story I walked down the isle of the small room carpeted in orange Berber carpet. The shiny brass arch covered in crumpled silk ivy surrounded my soon-to-be husband. A fitting start for the rushed wedding. The sparse wedding party smiled as I…
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Feeling Lonely in Marriage: by Kenzie
Marrying young means you get to grow and change together — but of course, that comes with growing pains. Kenzie found that she was feeling lonely in her marriage after falling in love at 19. If you have ever asked the question: Why do I feel so lonely in my marriage?, then we encourage you to read Kenzie’s experience below. Our Story: Meeting & Marrying So Young I married my husband when I was 19 years old. Marrying so young has its own hardships, but I’ll save that for another story. We met at BYU-Idaho, where we were both undergrad students. We dated for a year before we were married.…
- Anxiety and Panic, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Deciding to Marry, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Therapy, Trust Issues
Sink or Swim Part 1: Anxiety and a Relationship, How do I Know if I Should Get Married? by Anonymous
How do I know if I should get married? Is it a feeling, is it trust, is it a risk? Knowing whether or not you should get married is very personal, but we recommend taking time to get to know your partner. See them when they’re angry, upset, frustrated, and stressed. Ask them every single question — nothing is off-limits. This author understands that anxiety and a relationship can make progression very difficult. Don’t hesitate to consult with people you trust, including loved ones, leaders, and therapists. Here is one woman’s story. I grew up a very happy person. I loved my family, loved my friends, loved what I did.…
- Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Differing Values, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Sexuality, Therapy
Humility in Marriage: Anxiety Affecting Marriage, Relationship OCD Success Stories by Morgan
Anxiety affecting marriage is becoming more common in today’s day and age. Morgan and many of our other writers have faced this problem head-on, and it manifests itself in different ways in marriage. Another mental health problem that can rear itself in marriage. Though less common, OCD can stress marriages to the point of divorce. If you need hope and you’re looking for relationship OCD success stories, Morgan has a fabulous one. Introduction: Marrying an Amazing yet Imperfect Person I have a great marriage and an amazing husband! He cooks me breakfast, carries me to bed, always asks what he can do for me, strives to improve whenever I ask,…