Not sure if it's any help.

I know what you mean, I see the GC of friends at that age and wonder how on earth they'd have coped, then I wonder how I did. Mr. S. is 8 years older so maybe that had something to do with it.

Congrats on getting it right! I had to do it again before getting it right...?

I don't know, I look at my 18 year old GD - so mature in many ways, knows what she wants for her future, but so scatty in others.

I can't see her successfully running a home - there's a meltdown if her hairdo doesn't turn out right lol ?

I was very fortunate to get it right first time DiamondLily; our 42nd wedding anniversary this year.

I sometimes wonder if we grew up more quickly, matured sooner or, if we grew up too quickly. I remember my mum's concern when we got engaged and I was just 18, which I couldn't understand as I was going to be the same age she was when she married my dad.

They did divorce but had had a happy, if at times rather volatile relationship for 22 years.

Yes, my problem was I married the wrong man, too young, to get away from my mother lol

Notjing wrong with him, but not "the one", and I kept my side of the bargain for 30 years.

Still, not many regrets.

We sure grew up quicker in those days.?

Me too DiamondLily first left home at 16 to flat share with a friend a few years older and married at 19.

Oh, I didn't know it helped young people as well. I don't know, I was married at 18 and running a home. I guess I became independent at an early age anyway.

But, it looks a good support for those that need it.

Stand Alone is brilliant

I wish they had been around when my mother made me homeless at 18 because they could have helped me finish my college course and perhaps I wouldn't have attempted suicide without that time of total abandonment. Having to give up my future at such a young age to take care of myself with no money and no life skills was so soul destroying.

Yes I agree if it’s a support for anyone in this difficult situation it’s will be helpful for those who are needing advice.

I'm sure it will be helpful DiamondLily especially for those who are in the early period of estrangement.