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I am 18 and my boyfriend is 20. We are having a hard time figuring out how to break the news to our parents that we want to get married. Any suggestions?

The real issue here is not how to break the news to your parents, but whether you should be getting married at such a young age. With the divorce rate being at almost 60% now, you want to start off giving a marriage every chance.

Marrying at 18 is not giving your marriage that good start. Your brain isn't even through developing until age 21, so such a serious life choice should be made with some maturity under your belt.

You mentioned in your original question that you are both in college. I would advise that you both finish college before you entertain the idea of getting married. If you two are truly meant for each other, waiting will not hurt your relationship.

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