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Young and in Love

Making young love last in a world against us.

Jess Murphy
Aug 08, 2016
Cazenovia College
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Young and in Love
Rochelle Marie Photography

They're so young and in love...

Ever heard this quote? Sadly, in today's society it actually has a negative connotation. When you hear someone mention how a couple is so young and in love that basically means the couple is naive and won't last through the hard times. So is this true? And if so how can we prevent it? How can we make sure our young love will be enough to last a lifetime? I have found that there are three factors that can make the world of difference in any relationship, young or old:

1. Marry your best friend. Sounds easy enough right? Marrying your best friend means that the person you spend your life with will come before all others. Friends, family, that crazy mother in law who just won't let go of her baby boy... You and your partner should know how to say no to others and keep each other the top priority when it comes to staying happy together.

2. Make dates...and keep them! A lot of times we as young people have a tendency to get caught up in everything going on around us. I can honestly say that I have cancelled my fair share of date nights because of something else coming up. Planning a night for just you and your spouse to spend together keeps you both feeling stronger in your relationship.

3. Pray together. This is probably the most important step that I can emphasize. Marry someone who loves the Lord and will seek His guidance in all life's choices. Praying together has a way of bringing a couple closer together and building a stronger relationship. When all else fails, say a little prayer together and chances are things will seem a little better.

So in a world where the odds are stacked against young love, why not defy the odds and find a love that is going to last a lifetime?

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