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AIBU to worry my 14-year-old son is talking marriage?

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ThatElatedRubyCat · Yesterday 00:48

My 14 year old son has a 14 year old girlfriend. They're the cutest thing. The lovey dovey stuff they do is mostly adorable but my son is saying he wants to marry her and she's saying she wants to marry him. It's getting too intense.

She became the center point in his life, his top priority. I know, I know, teen boys are gonna be teen boys but this is overboard.

The girl, she's autistic and she has only been in my country since this school year. My son is her closest friend.

I'm a little concerned that the emotions are too intense.

OP posts:
mathanxiety · Today 04:37

BillieWiper · Yesterday 13:02

Nobody said she doesn't speak much English?!

At the very least, English is not her native language according to the OP.

This girl is at a disadvantage here on numerous levels.

Why didn't this passionate boy fall for someone more his equal?

ThatElatedRubyCat · Today 04:41

mathanxiety · Today 04:37

At the very least, English is not her native language according to the OP.

This girl is at a disadvantage here on numerous levels.

Why didn't this passionate boy fall for someone more his equal?

He doesn't see her as disadvantaged

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ThatElatedRubyCat · Today 04:55

mathanxiety · Today 04:37

At the very least, English is not her native language according to the OP.

This girl is at a disadvantage here on numerous levels.

Why didn't this passionate boy fall for someone more his equal?

Also they're 14. They haven't gain the cynicism of adults.

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Lisajane47 · Today 06:46

GreyCarpet · Yesterday 06:56

I think it's pretty normal, OP, tbh.

I'm 51 now but at secondary school, there were several kids getting engaged. One girl was 'engaged' 3 times in the 6th form to three different boys!

I knew lots of kids - male and female who intended to marry their teenage boyfriend or girlfriend.

Only one couple did and they're still maried now.

Yes, it's intense. But teenagers are intense...

Im still married to my high school sweetheart, we ran off to Gretna green and got married, parents where horrified, said it was a bad decision and it wouldn't work!!! 4 kids and 35yrs later we are happily married.

Silverbirchleaf · Today 07:01

My worry would be that they’re so focussed on each other to the detriment of everything else. I know first love is wonderful and all encompassing, but this seems very intense. Make sure he keeps up with his hobbies, other friends, schoolwork etc, and although it all looks lovey dovey, that’s either he or she isn’t controlling. There’s a fine line between caring and controlling.

BillieWiper · Today 10:52

mathanxiety · Today 04:37

At the very least, English is not her native language according to the OP.

This girl is at a disadvantage here on numerous levels.

Why didn't this passionate boy fall for someone more his equal?

Speaking two languages isn't necessarily a disadvantage?
They're only kids and it won't last anyway.

ThatElatedRubyCat · Today 13:00

Silverbirchleaf · Today 07:01

My worry would be that they’re so focussed on each other to the detriment of everything else. I know first love is wonderful and all encompassing, but this seems very intense. Make sure he keeps up with his hobbies, other friends, schoolwork etc, and although it all looks lovey dovey, that’s either he or she isn’t controlling. There’s a fine line between caring and controlling.

He's still doing great in school, has friends, and has hobbies.

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tofumad · Today 13:12

Start to worry in 3 or 4 years if they are still together then. Mind you. My bil and sil met at that age. Got married. And stayed together very happily for life. So there you go.

ChristAliveHelp · Today 13:17

I was the same with my boyfriend at 14, we both thought we’d get married at 18 and go to the same university etc.
It lasted two years still I was sick of him. Grin

Mischance · Today 13:44

My DD met her OH at 15 - they weathered the separation of university and have now been married for 20 odd years and have two wonderful children. So it can turn out fine.

I think you should simply not worry about it - He's still doing great in school, has friends, and has hobbies. No problem.

My DD was the same - she just did it all whilst savouring the joy of first love.

Frogrex · Today 13:58

My parents have been together since they were 13 and been married for almost 47 years so whilst it’s rare it does happen
They didn’t sleep together til marriage either (apparently)
My Grandma did worry it was too serious though and “made” them split up for 3 months just to see. They got back together though

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