Is it normal to have a steady relationship so young?
By Thumper11
@Thumper11 (662)
United States
November 21, 2008 5:06pm CST
When I was only 14, I started having long term relationships. Granted I lost my virginity at this time also. I'm wondering if this contributed to that, if I felt or was more mature than the other girls who were bouncing around from boy to boy at that time. My first long term relationship was for 7 months, then I dated the next guy for 7 and a half years, and now I have been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years. I am only 26. I have had flings in there too, but not that meant that much. So what does everyone think on this? Was I just more mature than other girls at that time? did that contribute to my early long term relationships? I keep feeling that I might have missed out on some things, but Maybe I gained some things that I wouldn't have gained otherwise...... What do you think?
3 responses
@bluerainhong (400)
• China
24 Nov 08
Sometimes, long-term relationships ask for lot luck, but it must be based on mutual understanking. My experience is much similar with yours, there only have a little difference that I got my first long-term relationship when I was 20.
@Thumper11 (662)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I think maturity is not just your age... I think it has to do with how you were raised and other factors. Maybe I was just more mature in that department than my classmates. Who knows..... Thank you for the response.
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Some people would suggest playiny the field but I think it really depends on the person. I've been with my girlfriend for almost 5 years. I'm only 22. We started dating in highschool and have been together since. Some people would consider that crazy and that if you're young you should date a lot of people to see what kind of person you like. But I think if you're young and are fine being with one person, then what is the big deal? It's all about personal preference.
@Thumper11 (662)
• United States
23 Nov 08
Thanks for the response.... Maybe it really wasn't that young. I just thought that since everyone else was bouncing around to person to person that maybe I missed out on something.... sure I could have done with out a lot of the heart ache that I went through, but then I might have not found my wonderful boyfriend that I have now.
@dieorfly (763)
• Slovak Republic
21 Nov 08
I got my first long lasting relation ship when I was 16, it was for 1 year and half. Most of my friends were changing girls much more. Now I am 23 and I have other girl we are together for more then 3 and half year. I feel sometimes like you, do I miss something important? But on the other side I would never change my girl for some enjoyment with other girls, she is too important for me. Maybe I met her too soon, but better soon than never...peace
@Thumper11 (662)
• United States
23 Nov 08
Thanks for the response. I guess it just depends on how mature you are and things like that.
