Muaddib said:
Ouch! Don't be an idiot- just because we are younger doesn't mean we can't have serious relationships. What is the difference of a couple of years? People our age are dealing with far more than most of the people in this forum, serious drug addiction, unwanted pregnancy- we can all do it. Doesnt matter what age we are!
People get married at all ages, just because she might be considering marriage a little prematurely doesn't make her immature or the feelings she has less real.
I agree - however, its not the maturity or whatever thats the problem, its the environment your in. At 16, youre likely to be still in high school in year 11, sure you can have a serious relationship, but at that stage of your life, you should be concentrating on finishing high school, getting to uni/getting a job and settling down.
I'm almost 21, about to finish uni and start full time work, and when my gf and I talk about marriage and kids, it seems I'm still not ready, still a kid you know? Not just maturity, but financial security, letting go of my parents and all that sorta stuff. But in about 3 years, I'm gonna have to deal with that.
I guess from my persepective, 16 is still way too young to be worried about those things - enjoy the relationship, not worry over what will happen potentially in years to come.