Situation: Clarence was 19 years old and madly, deeply in love with Mary Ellen, also 19 years old. Even though they had only dated for 4 months, Clarence asked Mary Ellen to marry him. She accepted and started making plans. Only problem was, Mary Ellen continued to date other guys behind his back. Clarence's family and friends were horrified! They knew Mary Ellen was bad news and repeatedly told Clarence. He wouldn't listen to any of them and eloped with Mary Ellen. Several weeks later he found his new bride with another man. They divorced.
Lessons learned: First, if your family or friends are very much opposed to your marrying a person, talk with them about the reasons. Could be, they're right! Secondly, it's true what the old folks say, "Marry in haste, repent in leisure." The younger you are, the longer you should date before marrying.
Outcome: Clarence never dated again, never remarried. He lived with his mother until her death at age 95.
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