Is twenty-one too young to say “I do,” or is the better question whether two people are ready to grow—on purpose, for a long time? We take you behind our four-week wedding sprint during an NFL bye week and share how intention, faith, and honest conversations helped us not just survive but thrive for over three decades.

We dig into what readiness actually looks like beyond a birthdate: shared purpose, the humility to learn, and a clear-eyed plan for real life. From purity culture’s “date to marry” lens to the practical guardrails of premarital counseling, we unpack how couples can set expectations around safety, boundaries, and non-negotiables. Money talk isn’t romantic, but it’s protective; we explain why reducing financial stress early can prevent combustible conflict later. And because communication makes or breaks connection, we break down our “mimes vs. detailed communicators” dynamic and the simple, repeatable habits that turned friction into alignment.

Faith sits at the center of our story, shaping how we see each other and who we turn to when life gets heavy. We talk about seasons that stretch every marriage—kids, illness, loss, career change—and how community and small daily acts of care can hold you together when feelings don’t. The big takeaway: age isn’t the magic factor. A posture of growth, a plan for pressure, and a shared North Star are. If you’re weighing marriage young, this conversation gives you a grounded checklist for readiness and a hopeful picture of what long-term love can look like.

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