Why the Rush?

I cannot begin to count the numerous times I have been asked this ridiculous question. If you are anything like my husband and me, you have been asked that question, too. Matt and I are 24 and 22 years old, respectively. He proposed to me after I graduated from The University of Georgia, and we wed on our six year anniversary. We waited until I got my degree, we waited six years, we waited until we had a stable and comfortable income. I am not sure what else we were supposed to be waiting for!

What is the rush? Why are you getting married now? Well, why not? When you and your partner are so certain about each other, then why not enter into the second most sacred relationship God created? Now don't get me wrong. I am not saying to rush into anything based off of lust and pixie dust. As a relationship educator I believe there are several conversations to be had and tools to be utilized before making that commitment. But, when you know you have found the one sculpted for you, then why not?

Relationships are like plants. They need to be watered, pruned, nurtured with new soil, and re-potted to thrive. When someone asks you about the rush, think of your relationship as that plant. Tell them there is no rush, you are just moving it to a new pot to flourish.