I (male) married in my early twenties and just celebrated my twentieth anniversary. Wouldn’t trade it for a thing.

I suppose I might have had more “adventures” if I’d waited but honestly every time I hear a dating story from someone I know who is single I feel very lucky. When I look at the dating scene today it feels like I caught the last flight out of a war zone. Seems like it’s very easy to hook up but way harder to really connect.

Advice: no matter your age if you find someone you really love who has compatible values and goals, go for it. Obviously give it careful thought first but don’t pass it up thinking you’re going to miss out on (insert imaginary partner that probably represents something you want to improve about yourself).

If you are with someone and going through a rough time, work on it and don’t give up easy.