A wedding in the near future?

United States
December 20, 2006 11:43am CST
My oldest daughter (who is 21) went to her boyfriend's parents house for christmas and told me everything she got from his parents. They gave her a hundred bucks, 50 dollar victoria secret card, another gift card for 50 dollars and a bunch of lotions, perfumes and soaps. So am I expecting a wedding soon. I really hope not. She still has a year of college left. They are talking about buying a house together. The other day she said in about two or three years she's planning on having a baby. They have only been dating for 4 months. I think it's to soon to be talking about things like this but I guess It's possible that she really loves him. What do you all think? Do I need to get ready?
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• United States
20 Dec 06
My brother and his wofe dated 5 months and then got married. 10 years now and 2 kids and they are still happy. Some people just know. Now I was 6 years of dating a guy before I got married and that seems like a long time but it was right for us
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@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
21 Dec 06
well, actually, a lot of people do plan. Not a lot of proposals are just super surprising anymore. I mean, the exact date and way that someone proposes may be a surprise, but most people discuss getting married and when they want to get married prior to actually getting engaged. My husband and I were dating a year and a half before getting engaged and had already decided to get engaged at least one year before our wedding date, which we set probably 6 months or more before we were even engaged. The fact that he wanted to marry me wasn't a surprise, it was just when and how he did it.
• United States
20 Dec 06
me and my girl are talking about marriage...its only been three months...ill probably propose in july...its not that long a time
@elisata (568)
• Netherlands
21 Dec 06
What do you mean, Jonatan, probably proposing in July?? Is a marriage proposal something you plan months ahead? Did you put it in your calendar yet? In my book you propose, or you don't propose, you are not planning that! I can think of some other things between the two of you, you plan as well? (just teasing...) I proposed to my husband on February 29th (when women traditionally are allowed to do the job), almost 3 years ago (2004). I thought of it on Feb 28th late at night, and within 24 hours we settled a date! I do hope Jonatan, that your life is a bit more spontaneous than I have the impression now. If not, you must change that immediately! There are enough things in one's life according to carefully laid out plans (not even by yourself), so Live a Little, I would say ;-))
• India
20 Dec 06
hmm ya even i think that thy really love each other vey much ,so i think u mus jus leave them on their own,and one more thing wen they have been so generous towards ur daughter u may ot get scared at al!!!they wil surely take gud care of ur daughte!!!
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@Lindalinda (4111)
• Canada
20 Dec 06
Did she get all these things last Christmas or did they already exchange gifts a week before Christmas? In any case I think the boy's parents really like her even though they have not known her that long. Is there a wedding in the near future? I would hope you daughter would finish college, get her first job experience earn her own money and plan her future. You of course can only advise her. In the end she will do what she thinks is best for her.
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@JashleyB (1441)
• United States
20 Dec 06
I think what Lindalinda said was good. My sister is only 18 and she's talking about mariage and kids (this is her first real boyfriend). I would really like for her to finish her college work first but it looks like she can't wait that long. So if your daughter is talking houses and kids there may be a wedding soon.
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@mkup30 (494)
• United States
20 Dec 06
last christmas? they have only been dating 4 months.
• India
21 Dec 06
i think that 4 months is too less a time to think about planning for marriage...since your daughter hasstill left with one year of college... she should finish it up before preoccupying her thoughts with marriage, baby...house and the alike stuff.. hope u can convince her... all the best
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• United States
20 Dec 06
Sounds like your daughter is well accepted by her boyfriends family and that they wouldn't mind her marrying their son. It is hard to say if they will get married soon or not, but they are talking about buying a house together and she is talking about children in the future with dates which indicate that she is planning out her future with solid plans. However, if she is planning on putting off children, I'd think that she is planning on finishing college. Even if she does get married, lots of wives / parents go on to finish college. If you have an open relationship with your daughter, talk to her about your thoughts. Let her know what you are thinking and let her tell you if it is true.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
I know I went back to school after I was married and had three children. It was hard but it was worth it. Thanks
• United States
20 Dec 06
I cannot tell you that there will be a wedding soon but in response to your question if she really loves him...I knew that my now husband was THE ONE the first time I laid eyes on him and I'm not joking. It was just a gut feeling,though at the moment I didn't understand. I hope your daughter has found the love of her life but finishes college before anything else.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
She will finish college because he told her she had to. I know all about love at first sight. It happened to me and my husband 18 years ago. Thanks
@tiamat (113)
• United States
20 Dec 06
Its certainly possible, My folks fell in love and were married when they were 21, and have been together for over 30 years. They still love each other more than any other couple I know. The worst that happens is that in a year from now, your daughter ends up in a nasty divorce, but it is her life after all.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
Congrats to your parents. I know its her life and no matter what happens she knows I will be there for her. Thanks
• Hyderabad, India
21 Dec 06
i love this kind of wedding and we wil have some exiting time
@isha900 (1459)
• India
21 Dec 06
yes i also love alottttttttttttttt bcoz this is interesting and cheerful what do u think i m right and wrong
@nancygibson (3736)
• France
20 Dec 06
Is it normal in your culture to have an engagement that lasts until the couple can afford to marry? That would give them a couple more years to be certain, and you'd have time to get used to the idea of a wedding.
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• India
20 Dec 06
hmmm you better leave this in your childs hand because she has got every right to decide on her life so if she likes him let it be and your job as parent is to see whether she has chisen the right person and if yes , let the wedding bells ring
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• United States
21 Dec 06
thank you. I know it's her decision and I will be right there when and if she decides to get married
• India
21 Dec 06
i think u have not taken the responsibility of ur child,giving much lineouns to them in the age of 21,i thimk its not good for u and ur baby,so be careful and take good and best steps for ur babys future ,all the best........................
@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
21 Dec 06
At 21, she is NOT a baby, she is an adult and her own person. Little birds MUST fly the nest! It is restrictive and controlling not to let them.
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• United States
20 Dec 06
some couples get married after 6 months of dating.just because they gave her these gifts does not mean they are getting married.alot of couples talk about having kids and buying a house together it does not necessarily mean it will happen it might but i would not worry about a wedding right now not unless they tell you that they are going to get married.they probably do love each other.
• United States
21 Dec 06
Thanks. I know they love each other. When she comes home from college she doesn't stay here anymore she's with him all the time.
@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
20 Dec 06
My husband and I decided we were going to get married after 3 months of dating. We were 18 at the time. We dated until I graduated from college this past May and got married in June. We were engaged for a year and a half. Just because there is wedding talk doesn't mean a wedding is in the NEAR future...just in the future. If she has a year of college left, they could get engaged now because, trust me, it takes a year to plan a wedding well.
@tooblue (143)
• United States
20 Dec 06
I agree..My boyfriend and have had the marriage talk for somtime now..we've been together for two and half years now..Ive gone on vacation with his parents and he has been to my family reunion..We def. plan to get married, but not until we both graduate college..that about a year away..we want to make sure to have true stability in our relationship..so money isnt a factor later.. If she really loves him..tell her to wait..so there can be some stability
@ais_nedla (162)
• United States
20 Dec 06
my elder bros is going to get married too. i am the best man and i have to make a speech at the reception or something. my bro is 26 and his fiance is also 26. i think that they are quite young to get married. but your daughter whos 21 is too young. stop the marriage by all means.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
I was 20 the first time I got married also. Only lasted 3 years though. When I met my husband that I have been married to for 18 years now we only dated 6 months and got married withing 8 months of knowing each other.
@mkirby624 (1598)
• United States
21 Dec 06
26, too young to get married?? You're kidding, right? i'm 22 and married and we are doing just fine. I have a college degree and a career, my husband holds down a job while finishing his degree in forensic science. We aren't children, and were plenty old enough to get married. I suppose a lot of 22 year olds may still party and do whatever...and actually, most still have several years of school left ahead of them. We're well on our feet because we're responsible. I think it's a bit out of line to decide who is too young to be married and who is not. Especially considering you are younger than your brother who is getting married. I'm sure he's a bit more mature than you.
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• United States
20 Dec 06
Who are you to say they are too young? Pardon me but Love knows NO AGE! It all depends upon the maturity of the person! Not their actual AGE! I am 31, my fiance is 22! Is He too young? He acts more like my age! That was very judgemental of you to say.
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• United States
21 Dec 06
I got married when I was 18. It was a complete mistake, but at the time I thought it was right (it was also a fairly abusive relationship, though). I am now a 22 year-old divorcee, but oh well. These things happen. The thing you have to remember is that, no matter how wrong you may think it is or how much of a mistake it may end up being, it is her choice and now that she's an adult, you have to be able to support her in her choices. I know it'll be hard, but she's going to do what she wants/feels is right for her no matter what you say, and being against it will only tear you two apart. I say you need to get ready. It looks as if a wedding is in the future, especially with her talking about houses and babies already.
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• United States
24 Dec 06
With all of that talk it sure sounds like they've probably talked about wedding plans. With Christmas right around the corner he might be planning to propose. Who knows? If you're against the marriage because of the guy let her know. If it's because of her age or your own reasons you can casually bring it up. It will be more comfortable that way. If you just tell her off in a rant she'll become angry and go against your will just to spite you. Try to be gentle, it's not easy for either party involved.
@Hamlet333 (724)
• Pakistan
21 Dec 06
Its early but time is advance now so don't worry its ok in this mod age.
@bryelee (451)
• United States
21 Dec 06
Why are you expecting a wedding right away? My mother in law alsways bought me a lot for Christmas and started right when we 1st got together. I hope no one feels like they ahve to get married becasue his mom buys her gifts, she needs to get married for the right reasons not becasue she feels she has to.
@soneparm (634)
• India
26 Dec 06
u should do that you do..
@soneparm (634)
• India
26 Dec 06
if the parent of boy are ready to married then you have not any problem to marry you daughter..
• India
21 Dec 06
not now..