Dear Sisters,
I am in need of communal wisdom, and I hope you can help. I have a young daughter attending BYU-Idaho who is on the verge of becoming engaged. This is of course, not a unique situation, but as a mother who married young myself, I have concerns. By all indications the Boy seems to be a very charming and righteous young man, although we have not yet met. Still, this is her first real relationship and things are moving quickly.
For those of you who were married young, what do you wish someone had told you before you became engaged. What do you wish you had known? My daughter understands that I am not trying to talk her into or out of anything, and is pretty receptive to what I have to say. I am not trying to persuade her, but I don't wan't her to say (many years from now) "Why didn't anyone tell me __________?" How would you fill in the blank? What have you had to learn the hard way?
No names please. Sign your note with pseudonym or initials so I can quote you anonymously. If I get at least a few wise responses, I will work them all into a lovely attempt at an essay/open letter to young brides to be, and share it with everyone.
I am looking forward to an outpouring of wisdom.
Thanks.
