When I met my high school sweet heart I was only fourteen years old. But from the start I knew that it was more than just a fling. Most high school relationships do not last long because of rumors and drama; but some relationships can and will surpass every statistic.

While surfing the Internet I stumbled upon this article. I was shocked at the many statistics that were embedded in this article and how my relationship has already beat most of the odds.

Most people think that when you date someone in high school that it isn't a real love. But it could actually be your soulmate. Who is someone to tell you what you feel isn't real? Only you and your significant other know the truth. The feeling you get when you are around that person is unlike any other. They can make you feel every emotion possible, but you still love them. They will be your best friend, your shoulder to cry on. But at the same time, you could bite their head off. That's just how relationships are, you aren't going to get along with everybody all the time. A long time ago people didn't get married just to end up getting a divorce, they married each other for the right reasons (whatever you think they may or may not be), and they genuinely loved each other. I think that this type of life is coming back into style. However, in that article I found it says that most women are marrying a tad bit older than what it used to be because they want to be older, have a degree, and not be dependent on a man.

Be more than just another statistic. Co-exist. Prove everyone wrong when they think your relationship won't last. Don't put your whole life out on social media, because honestly, nobody cares. Make yourself happy. Marry young, go to college, earn a degree, then start a family. Or do it in the order that you choose. Life happens.

How to be more than just another statistic: In my home town, which is very small, rumors spread like wildfire. Meaning, you can tell your boyfriend or girlfriend bye and that you'll see them after class and then when you get out of that class you've broken up and got back together numerous times, had a fight, somebody cheated, etc. all in one hour of class time. Now, how to overcome that, don't believe rumors. Talk to your significant other, get the real story. Don't thrive off of others to make yourself happy. Keep your relationship private. I used to not do these things, but we live in a time and age where everything has to be on social media or it didn't happen.

I am now nineteen years old, engaged to my high school sweetheart, in college earning a bachelor's degree in psychology, a Certified Nursing Assistant and contently happy with my life. He is a Sergeant in The Marine Corps, and attending an online university. We have no children, we do not believe in divorce, and we will always have a long-distance relationship. A relationship is about sacrifice and making the other person happy, and if you cannot do that, then you are not mentally or physically ready to be committed.