Did you marry your high school sweetheart?
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (16058)
Philippines
August 1, 2025 7:40pm CST
I have posted about my fears for my young grandson's teenage love. However, I would also like to post about my son's teenage love.
My son got married at 17. He married his high school girlfriend - his first love. Of course, I told them all the difficulties that they may encounter, and I was against the idea of my son marrying at an early age. I told them their love won't last because they will meet many more people in the future.
But I was proven wrong!
My son graduated from high school and worked odd jobs for his family. He enrolled at a technical school and worked simultaneously. I was worried because he was so thin, and he might not be able to endure.
Again, he proved me wrong. He graduated from a two-year course, with the highest honors, and was employed by the school as an assistant teacher. He did not stop studying. He pursued his bachelor's degree in his course and graduated, again, at the top of his class.
After graduation, the school employed him as a full-time teacher. He had a child then. His dad and I were so proud of how he worked himself through college. Perhaps he was motivated by our negative predictions. My bad!
Now, he is working as the chief of a certain division in the military. He's the youngest officer of his division. I salute him for going all the way to the top, all by himself.
So, in conclusion, not all teenage love is doomed to fail. However, I still worry about my grandson because he doesn't have the same attitude as my son.
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@DaddyEvil (155949)
• United States
2 Aug
I'm glad everything worked out for your son and, you never know, your grandson might buckle down and do well in school and work, too.
I didn't marry until my early twenties and Pretty came along a few years later... Her mom and I still got divorced but I kept Pretty. And no, her mom wasn't my high school sweetheart.
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@Jenaisle (16058)
• Philippines
2 Aug
I see. You're one of the 'faithful' men out there. Pretty is lucky to have you as her dad.
If my grandson does that, it would be a miracle. He's the same now, but yesterday, he didn't come home until late afternoon. I try not to think what he did within that span of time.
Pretty is lucky to have you as her dad.
If my grandson does that, it would be a miracle. He's the same now, but yesterday, he didn't come home until late afternoon. I try not to think what he did within that span of time.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (155949)
• United States
2 Aug
@Jenaisle Thanks... I always tried to be the dad she'd want if she could choose her dad.
Your grandson could have been doing something entirely innocent... Visiting with friends, playing ball at the park or just walking around thinking... You never know.
Your grandson could have been doing something entirely innocent... Visiting with friends, playing ball at the park or just walking around thinking... You never know.1 person likes this
@Jenaisle (16058)
• Philippines
2 Aug
@DaddyEvil Yes, I try hard to think positively.
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@Jenaisle (16058)
• Philippines
3 Aug
@RebeccasFarm omg. what happened that it ended that way. Anyway, I hope you and your child are okay now.
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@RebeccasFarm (95547)
• Arvada, Colorado
3 Aug
@Jenaisle He would have been much kind to me..not like his brother that I married..his brother was so cruel to me and our child.
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@rsa101 (39665)
• Philippines
4 Aug
What a powerful and moving story. Your son’s journey is such a testament to resilience, love, and quiet determination. He didn’t just prove you wrong—he set a high bar for what’s possible when someone chooses to rise above expectations.
This isn’t just a story of young love that worked out—it’s a blueprint of hard work, sacrifice, and growth. Sharing this with your grandson could be exactly the kind of inspiration he needs. Not to follow the same path, but to understand that real love isn’t just about feelings—it’s about responsibility, consistency, and building something that lasts through effort and maturity.
And at the same time, it’s completely understandable why you’re worried now. You’ve seen how hard that road is. You watched your son struggle, stretch himself thin, and sacrifice so much to make it work. That kind of path isn’t easy, and not everyone is built for it. Your concerns come from love—from wanting your grandson to be prepared, to not stumble into adulthood before he’s ready, and to build a strong future without losing himself in emotions that can be overwhelming at that age.
Maybe he doesn’t fully see that yet. But in time, with stories like this, he just might begin to understand. And who knows—he may have more of that same strength in him than it appears. He’s still writing his story. You’re just trying to help him write it well.
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@Jenaisle (16058)
• Philippines
4 Aug
Such a well-thought-out reply. All the things you said are true. Yes, my son had an indomitable spirit to conquer all the challenges, but he did endure all the torments and hardships, like going to class despite being hungry, etc.
I am afraid my grandson was not trained that way; that's why I fear for him. For now, he seems okay, but he goes out more often nowadays.
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@sjvg1976 (42044)
• Delhi, India
3 Aug
I am glad to know about the sucess of your son and about his sucessful teenage marriage. I agree we should marry only when we get mature enough and are able to take the responsibility of a family. I got marriage at the age of 29 years and I repent for my decision as I feel I should have done it at the age of 24-25 years.
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@aninditasen (17456)
• Raurkela, India
2 Aug
Teenage love is seldom serious. It's infatuation. I should say your son gained maturity at a very early age. This is rare and exceptional.
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@aninditasen (17456)
• Raurkela, India
3 Aug
@Jenaisle You should be. May he have a happy life.
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@id_peace (16347)
• Singapore
2 Aug
Teenage sweetheart seldom last in my country because all boys will need to be conscripted for army after their college, we will serve between 2 to 2.5 years. Many of the teenage sweethearts were already out at work and were tempted by men with higher spending power. However, I do still see many teenage sweethearts tied knots through.
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@RasmaSandra (87704)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Aug
Well I sure hope everything will work out for your, grandson.
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@Traceyjayne (4029)
• United Kingdom
2 Aug
The Mister and I were at school together and were in a relationship for a good while . We split and went our different ways .
We met up again by chance ….and the rest, as they say, is history. We have been together ever since.
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@LindaOHio (196843)
• United States
2 Aug
I'm glad things worked out for your son. He's definitely the exception. Kudos for his hard work.
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