Darling dont you worry of those who judge. My grandparents ran away and got married and never looked back and are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary coming up.
Vanessa Harris nothing wrong with being married young, but if you get married at 19 i hope the person spent time single traveling and doing self discovery before the relationship 😄
I totally agree that marriage is easier than you expect! So many people told me that my life was OVER because I was getting married at 18. It was the best choice ever for us. We've been married 3 years now and are so happy!
Ilovesimsfreeplay16 church 😂😂😂 I'm getting married soon and it took me a lot of really terrible guys and terrible choices till I knew I found the one and you really do know when you know, and it happened right when I thought I lost all faith in men and lost my Christian relationship in a way (I believed but I was not acting on good morals and I was depressed) and being with him has really brought out everything amazing in life and in myself and I find myself always wantingto do good things for him and vice versa And find my relationship with my church is better even though we both struggled. Seek out high standards and good influences and naturally they'll find you when God knows the time
I love the whole "you can't go out or party" argument. Like yes, if I want to i totally can. It's literally so fun going out with my husband & stumbling home together & taking care of each other. We might not go out as much as our single friends but every once in awhile it's a good time! Also, he's not my keeper or boss so if I wanted to go out, i could. As long as I'm not doing anything disrespectful, what's the big deal? Go out with ya girlfriends! We got married at 19 & 20 and it was the best decision ever. I love growing up with my partner and figuring out life together
I read something once that was like, yes I used to go out to parties, but we still go party and now we come home together and eat pizza together in our underwear and that's entirely better
Its crazy how many young ppl think marriage is like slavery or something.. marriage is a bond. You do things for the other party out of love and respect. I'm not married yet. But I love encouraging all of my friends to marry the love of their life early so they can grow with each other together..
My husband and I have been married for almost 2 years and got married at 19 and 20. (No, we don't have kids) We had been together since we were 15 and also knew right away that we wanted to get married and were very serious. We also waited for marriage. Our family and friends were always so supportive but yes, strangers have been sometimes VERY judgemental to find out we are married. The doubters tell you "Oh the first year is going to be the worst. It's so hard. You're going to have times that you regret getting married and don't know who the person next to you is." Then after you get through an incredible first year they say "oh just wait, you're still in the honeymoon phase." Point being- the doubters will always be doubters. But being married to my best friend for 2 years has been the best experience of my life, aside from coming to Christ as my Saviour. Living life with him is the best. Be selfless. Compare the way you should love to the way Christ loves. Communicate. Extend grace, because we all need it. And be joyful. Those are my tips. Don't let people drag you down in the "Marriage is so hard" business. Love Jesus. Love your spouse and freaking love marriage! Because it's great!
Definitely do this video again in 5 years! Every 5 years people change a lot! Especially when you will be 26 instead of 21. I got married at 26 (he was 34) but my husband and I had dated since I was 19 (he was 27). Oh my goodness is it different. I am now 28 (he will be 36). Almost a whole decade later and we are very happy but there was a lot of changes just in general when getting older.
I'm 18 and I'm getting married this Saturday 😂👍🏻 I've learned to not care what other people think 🤷🏼♀️ he's my best friend so I'm excited to grow up with him. ❤️
I'm 21, and I'm getting married in December. For me, it isn't the strangers that are judgemental it is my family. My family members and church members are the hardest one me. My church members were talking in church today about how me and my fiance would get a divorce and that we wouldn't work out. I've cried so much the past 6 months about the mean things people say to me and about me. Prayers please. 😔
Amber Paige getting married at a young age dosent necesearly means that it will end in a divorce :))) juste try to explain to them that this is you life and you have the right to make your own decisions even if it means taking the wrong decision it's your life and your mistakes and you learn from those mistakes. Good luck and congratulations ❤️
that is so bad that the your closest people are the ones who judge you. I wish you the best for your marriage, and I am honestly so happy for you even if I don'd know you. I can't wait for the time when I can be able to marry my boyfriend too, he makes my world complete. Talk to God and he will comfort you about your relationship.
My parents got married at 21 and they are about to celebrate their 25th anniversary! Your situation describes theirs during that time, trust me when I tell you that you guys can do it too!
I will never understand why people in church judge others. They haven't grasped the concept of kindness. Try to stay away from negative people and do what you feel is the right thing! All the best
As a kid, I could not imagine someone marrying young. I thought it was a terrible idea. Now that I'm older (still a kid though😂) I realize that often the people who marry young stay together longer (at least the ones I've noticed). They have stronger relationships and seem happier. Youth is not what makes or breaks your relationship, letting go of that close bond does. I hear about that bond a lot and I believe it to be God-designed. Just keep swimming, one day you'll both be in your 70s, your 50th anniversary will swing around, and people will point it out and say "that's love."
Whoever tells you that you're too young to be married don't get that having someone to have and to hold is so much better than "clubbing" and going out and partying!! I love my boyfriend and I wouldn't trade what we have for anyone else or anything else in the world. Love you Kristin your love with Marcus inspires me :)
Hi! I have a baby but I have rededicated my life to God and am waiting until marriage to do anything ever again. Love that you guys waited :) very inspiring
I can totally identify with this first point because I'm 22 and I've been in a very very very long distance relationship (Europe and Central America) for 4 years now... and guess what: we're finally getting married in march!! I am so exited and so happy - thanks for sharing your expierience this is making me think even more positive!
My boyfriend and I are going to be long distance starting next week. We both are Christ Followers and I really appreciated your first fact about long distance. Could you do a video about some advice? LIKE THIS SO SHE CAN SEE IT - ITD REALLY HELP.
A Bit of Bee, my husband and I dated for 6+ years and of those 6 years, we did long distance for 4.5. The biggest thing I would say that got me through was realizing the little fights and arguments aren't worth getting upset over. Also, if you truly believe your relationship is "meant to be" and it's God's purpose for your life, you'll realize it's so important to not be upset for long and that everything you happens for a reason. I know it sounds simple, but that really helped me. Many people break up for silly reasons and they don't stick through the tough times. Good luck! It'll be worth it in the end!
A Bit of Bee hi, me too :) we are now getting married in November yay, but for a year we had to get a flight to see each other, for another year it was a couple hours on a train, even now we're still an hour away in a car. So it's been six years of travelling around lots. I would say, particularly in the first few months of long distance, try to be relaxed. Be intentional about your communication but also CHILL, because as soon as you start picking fights with each other it just gets silly. Most of the time you just miss each other. It's easy for doubt to creep in if you're not careful, you do have to fight for each other :) but it's good to have a balance between fighting for each other, and also just relaxing and taking it one day at a time :)
My boyfriend and I have been doing long distance for our entire relationship. He lives 2 and a half hours away so we see each other 3-4 times a month but it's still hard. We just trust in the Lord and know what He is doing is right for us. We have one more year of long distance until he graduates college but I know it will be worth it ❤️ Communication is key!!! Schedule once a week to have a FaceTime date to talk about your week. For my relationship, we try not to text all day because then when we FaceTime there's not much to talk about because we basically told each other our day through text.
I've never been in a long distance relationship before only close city relationships but even those were hard despite being 40 mins away. I think that if both people are willing to work at it, the relationship will stand the test of time.
I totally feel you on the whole people judging thing. I got engaged at 21 and getting married at 22, I felt like I had let down my family members who always thought I would have a career and all that first but like you said, when you know... you know and honestly my fiancé makes me more motivated in life , loves me unconditionally, and supports me so I don’t see how they can be unhappy about choosing to be together forever with someone that does that for you. I never expected to marry at this time of my life but God surprises each of us and his plan is always better. Thank you for sharing your experience, hope our marriage is half as blissful as yours seems to be.
Like I don´t get why people are ok with "young people" moving in together and do everything a married couple would do, but not ok with them being actually married, like aren´t u too young to do that too?
5 things I didn't expect to find out in this video: 1. That you are probably the only person that can pull off a minion outfit. 2. That you CANNOT get any cuter than this !!! ... until next video. 3. That I love your spirit more and more for every video you post. 4. That you and Marcus are my favorite married couple! ... sorry mom and dad. 5. That you are such a big inspiration to me and that I am incredibly thankful to be able to come on your channel and then have you brighten my day in ways no one else are able to.
I deeply enjoyed watching this! I got married when I was 21, too. A few weeks before my wedding, I had a woman tell me she thought I was too young to be getting married. I feel you, girl. You just have to remind yourself that your marriage is God-breathed and God-given. Also, I TOTALLY understand what you are saying about the spiritual bond! You are spot on! It truly is hard to explain or understand unless you've experienced it! I think it has something to do with the notion that marriage is God's greatest example of Christ and His church. Praise God for His goodness and wonderful gift of marriage! 💙
Love this comment. I don't get why people judge others for getting married young. Good for you for doing what you believes in, because I believe it is better to be married young. You love this person, why waste time??
Renata Alexander yeah I don't know why people can be so judgmental. And to think it was pretty normal back in the day to marry young. Why are people that are middle aged or older disagreeing with that now? They probably got married young too but why has society has changed?
I'm not married but I'm in a really serious relationship, and being only 20, I get that judgyness from people as well. Specially when we talk about wanting kids and wanting to get married soon. Now days that stuff is judged a lot.
I got married young and it was also with someone I had a long distance relationship with, and I experienced these same things, Kristin! Everyone kept telling us we should move to the same city first, or we should wait until we’re older, but now we’ve been married for a year and a half, and moving in with each other was such an easy transition for us
you're such a bright ray of sunshine and your hair is SO beautiful. You're full of wisdom at such a young age and I have so much respect for your marriage, I think it's beautiful that you found your person and can cherish him for longer ❤ love you Kristin!!
Ahhh i love this video! I wish you and Marcus could make an updated one! My bf and I always talk about a christian marriage and i want to know more of what to expect!!
This video was so sweet! I got married young too, and we just celebrated our first anniversary. Definitely agree with everything you said! Thank you for using your marriage as another tool to shine your Christian light! ❤️
I got married when I was 20. My husband is the only guy I've ever dated and that started when I was 16 and he was 19. I had a ton of people judging me saying I was jumping into marriage too fast. Or I can't just marry the only person I've had all my first with. "It'll never last" I was told a few times. We have now been married for 11 years with 3 daughters and still going strong! Let people judge all they want. ❤️
Thank you Kristin for this video! You rarely hear anyone anymore talking positively about marriage, so this is so nice to hear! The points you mentioned are beautiful.
exactly to #4! it always shocks me me when people don't value marriage and feel the need to be around and date around and feel the need to party or "live while you can," as if marriage takes away from fun??? marriage is such a beautiful and exciting thing, when you find that one true person, you will have an amazing time, regardless. i really respect your values, Kristin 💞
Hi Kristin! We're two girls from Europe who moved to NYC years ago - and it's been so lovely following you guys' journey as you seem so open and happy together. We just made a vid about being alone, which is probably the opposite of this. But you've been a great inspiration for us to create our own yt, thank you so much! All love
I get that all they time too! I got married at 20 and I'm now 21 and people always judge me. But I don't let them bother me. I love my husband. Amazing video Kristin!
I married my best friend when I was 20 years old. 16 years later, I have zero regrets and am more in love with him than I ever imagined. It is so cool to watch your love grow as you add children and go through life together. Even though I don't look super young anymore, people just can't believe I'm old enough to be married so long or have so many children (7 pregnancies, 6 births, 5 live children ). It's fun to see people's faces in shock. Lol. Anyways, tim and I were also abstinent until our wedding night, and I think that is a big reason we are so extra close. We are each other's one and only! Also, we pray together every night and every morning, and a lot in between. We try very hard not to go to bed angry, and we never say the D word, as it is never an option for us. Take it totally off the table. Be patient with each other, pray for each other, and learn/live each other's love languages. Never talk bad about your spouse to anyone, ever. No matter how upset you are about something. Keep God at the center of your marriage. A cord of 3 strands is not easily broken. Read your Bibles together, and respect each other. And respect Marcus as the head of your family. I love being married. My husband is such a phenomenal man. I'm so blessed! I enjoy watching your channel and watching love and your little family grow. God bless you!
I just got married 3 months ago to the best person and your comment blessed me. ❤ I pray the same for my husband and I such a refreshing comment to read!
Hey Kristin, it's so lovely to hear the things that have impacted you in your marriage so far. I just wanted to share some encouragement with you. I'm 19 and am soon to be married (October) to my fiancé who is 23. So I can understand completely the judgment and criticism strangers (and sometimes friends) can give when learning how young you are to be married, sometimes it can hurt because they cant see the joy and excitement in it! But what has given me deep comfort when people are negative is knowing the Fathers heart towards marriage. He is filled with such great joy to see you and Marcus join in such a beautiful union. What an incredible treasure it is to have someone you can spend your life loving the way our Father loves us. A marriage is an incredible reflection of Gods love for his people. God sees you and Marcus and deeply treasures the life you're building together as husband and wife. You and Marcus are taking part in one of the greatest adventures there is. Enjoy it and all it has for you!!! Much love Xxx
I'm 19 and getting married in two weeks (yay!!) and I definitely didn't expect how many people would talk behind my back and say that I'm pregnant when I'm not 🙄 BUT I am so excited for our spiritual growth together and watching your young marriage makes me so excited! 💓
I'm so glad you posted this! I'm 22 and I'm not married, but girl! I wish I was! I don't have the desire to go clubbing and party either,& I think what you and Marcus have is so special, and I see God all over it! I think you are such an inspiration to our generation❤️ Mwah!
Hi Kristin! My husband and I got married at 20 years old and I'm 25 now. I can totally relate to all of your list! Especially the part about people being judgmental of how young I was when I got married! And 5 years later, I still get questioned about it by strangers. I've never understood that. I would never question a stranger's marriage straight to their face ( or even behind their back lol). People can be quite interesting sometimes. 😜
Kristin, you really are a treasure. Your devotion to Marcus and your marriage is amazing, and your perspective is so considerate. Blessings to you in all your beautiful years together! Love you guys so much ❤
Hi Kristin! I am also 22 (or will be, in september) and I'm dating my 23 year old boyfriend for almost two years. We are absolutly sure we want to marry eachother soon, specialy because we want to have kids before 30. Thank you so much for this vídeo and for sharing your jorney as a young married couple. Even though I know I want to marry him soon (like in a year or two, we are now trying to find jobs so we can save some Money for when we move together) there's always questions, specially because of those rude jugdemental comments from friends and strangers. Please keep posting these vídeos because it gives the hope me and my boyfriend need to just follow our hearts. Many blessings from Portugal
I totally understand the judgy thing. I'm 23 and just got engaged and everyone around me loves to tell me I'm way too young and that I'm crazy! And how funny, my fiance's name is Marcus too haha! Thanks for sharing this video, super helpful in what to expect in marriage!
I am with you 💯% I got married at 21 and it's crazy to see how much we connect with each other and understand each other! I love it! And yes a lot of people judge us for being married.
Could you do a video talking about how you remained pure even though y'all were long distance and obviously stayed together in the same place? Like talk about boundaries you set, etc?
We use to get that all the time! We got married at 19 no were 23 & so many strangers judge it's crazy!! But you learn to just brush it off!! You guys are so cute together! I'm happy your first year of marriage is going smooth!
It used to be strange to be 20ish and not married, but now heaven forbid if you have make a commitment to one person at a (considered) young age! We are expected to party, sleep around, and date until we are 30! You are an amazing example, Kristin, and I applaud you for sticking to your morals.
I just got engaged so I'm loving videos like this! Any wisdom/insight that will help us with marriage prep or conversations we can have before is amazing. It's also so refreshing to see someone speak so excitedly about marriage. You've made me so excited since before we even got engaged!! God has blessed you guys and I pray he keeps guiding your marriage because you're such an amazing example and I hope me and my fiancé can be too! Xxxx
Hi Kristin, not trying to be mean, but don't you think that most of those things come from newly living together and not actually being married? I've moved in with my fiancé a couple of months ago and I can agree with you on almost all of these things! I'm excited to see what actually happens when we get married and how it changes things !
This is so true! Marriage can be such a great reward when you're willing to put in the work. It doesn't have to be tough. Great advice
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As the Bible says, you're no longer two but you're one now! I love this video! For all these reasons is that I can't wait for God to send me my husband!
I got married at 21, we didn’t want to wait because we knew we were it! But I know exactly what u mean, I’ll be 25 soon and I still get the same questions and judgment of being too young. Never too young to spend the rest of your life with your soul mate 😍 ...I’m a new subscriber love your videos !! Xo
I just got engaged about a week ago!!!! I'm 19 and my Fiancé is 20. I've liked him since we were in the fourth grade but we didn't start to date until my senior year in highschool. We have been together for 3 years. Since I was a child I have asked God to send me my husband and my prayer is answered ❤ Believe me we get that "your too young to be in love" but I just get to love him longer ❤
Respect for your husband...that's something you never hear in this day and time. So great to hear there are still solid marriages happening. Love ya Kristin!
I think long distance is a great way to solidify a relationship....... it's easier to have the person come and go.... your use to them not being there but your happy when they are. It also really helps your communication skills..... I find we (my hubby and i) get to the point of issues. Also getting married young means you grow together❤
It's so weird that the cashier even asked about this. It's none of his business anyway.. If anything, he could be jealous that you found your soulmate. Most of us probably won't. Or at least not that soon..
I just got married in May, it's so fun to follow along with you and Marcus as newlyweds! It's amazing to see another young married couple and how our marriages are the same in some ways and different in others! ❤️
Ok Kristin, seriously I feel like we are soul sisters! I also went to college in Florida (at Southeastern University in Lakeland... it's a small Christian school!) my husband and I got married a few months before you and Marcus (we've been married almost a year now!) And we got a new puppy shortly before you guys got camper! :) I feel like I connect to so much that you share on your videos. My husband and I also love spending nights together watching "The Office" in bed (we've watched it twice through together! Haha :) and I love how similar we are as couples! We just moved across country as well (from Michigan to Alabama) and so I totally am in the same place as you are with missing your family and friends. I'm always so encouraged watching your videos and seeing your love for Jesus shine through! You are so beautiful inside and out and I hope you and your sweet little family are enjoying this season of life like mine is!! Much love to you sweet girl!! Chelsea 💕
I don't get the whole "wow you're married so you can't go party" mentality. If you're in a healthy relationship, your partner won't weigh you down and make sure you never have fun. You're still 2 different people that have 2 different lives but now that you're married, your lives overlap. You're not tied down in a healthy relationship. You're meant to be growing and going through life together. I get so many negative comments from people about getting married young. Everyone seems to think that marriage is a trap. It's not. If you both work hard at your relationship, you both communicate, and never hold a grudge, then it's a beautiful thing. It's so satisfying to see your hard work pay off. Once you have a great foundation in your marriage or relationship, things get much easier and your lives become harmonious. Marriage is really a humbling experience when you give it your all.
Im 22 engaged getting married next April, my fiance is 23. We have been together 6 and a half years and yes when I tell them am were getting married they do the same reaction and I REALLY hate that :( we're both really lucky that we have found the right one and getting married young is really beautiful
I got married at 21 and my husband and I both look super young, so we always get comments...my parents got married at 20 and are happily married 35 years later, and my brother got married at 21 too, so it never seemed like a big deal to me and I knew my husband was the one. On our honeymoon, we went out to eat and someone asked us if we were there for the high school graduation dinner they were having. We laughed and said no we are on our honeymoon, and the guy said "you like 15 at most" ...good times :)
I cannot believe a stranger would question why you got married at a young age I just find that so disrespectful! I agree when you know you know and you are happy that's all that matters! Love ya Kristin🌻
Loved your video!! I'm 21 and got engaged when I was 20. People are so surprised at us too bc we are younger!! But we were so much like you and Marcus, we're waiting till marriage and we won't live together till we are married :) definitely most excited for #5!!!
This was such a cute and positive video! I totally agree with everything you said and the fact that people are acting weird about you being married so young shouldn’t even bother you! The only thing that matters is that you are happy with Marcus and that you enjoy yourself in your marriage! ❤️
This is such a sweet video! ❤️ God bless you and Marcus in your marriage!! 💕 This is kind of a silly question, but before you met Marcus were you ever worried that you wouldn't get married? I'm 19, in college, and have never had a boyfriend (or even been on a date) and I always wonder when I'll meet someone. I'm a Christian and want to be with a guy who holds the same values as me and I know I have to trust God but I just really wonder when He'll bring the right guy into my life.
I love how positive this is!! Most people talk about the hardships in marriage (which is important!) but it was so nice to hear the bright side of things. ☺️💕
It's the hardships that make a marriage what it is, just like anything in life, nothing worth while is ever particularly easy, but it's worth all the trouble getting it..... but when you focus on the good you rarely see the troubles
Spiritual connection you feel to Marcus is not strange at all. Remember the quote from Bible: "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24) Woman and man become one in marriage. 😊
I have recently broken up (not to be the sad one or anything), but just to say that your marriage gives me inspiration and hope that the right person is out there. Your positivity inspires me and you are such a kind person. God bless you and your husband Marcus! Hope you guys can live happily and have harmony in your relationship! :)
I JUST told my husband the other day that I love being married because it's like a sleepover every night!! It's so true! I love that coziness and closeness. I'm turning 21 this month, and can relate so much to this!
Loved getting to hear your perspective on marriage Kristin! I respect you and Marcus greatly, and love how proud you are of the relationship God has blessed you with. Thank you for setting such a strong example :)
I once got into an car accident and the mom saw my rings and said....and I quote “you’re married? But sweetheart you’re so young. You’ve got so much of your life ahead of you.” And I just thought. Yeah....you’re right, and I’m doing my life with my husband.
Ever since I first stumbled across your channel and marcus' channel, I fell completely inlove with it all. You are a huge inspiration to me in so many ways. You make me so excited to get married and do life with my significant other. You're inwardly and outwardly so so beautiful Kristin, and I admire your relationship that you have with God!
The whole getting married young thing explains me. My fiancé is in the marine corps and I get the hard core stares and looks when people see my ring! This really helped so thank you❣️
You are honestly just the cutest!! And I totally understand what you mean with all these things you didn't expect about marriage. It's such a beautiful thing! ❤️
I just realized that I look like a minion in this video 😂
Kristin Johns that was literally my first thought when I clicked on this 😂😂
Only you can pull this cute look off!
Kristin Johns hahaha at least minions are cute !!
Kristin Johns lol I said that than I read this comment lol
omg I was just thinking that and I scrolled down to the comments and saw you said that. 😂😂 And BTW YOUR ARE SO GORGEOUS 💓💓
I was the one who told her she looked like a minion. 😂
Darling dont you worry of those who judge. My grandparents ran away and got married and never looked back and are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary coming up.
Vanessa Harris damn now that's true love 😍🔥
Dierdre Kristie Legam to top that they got married at 19
My grandparents got married right out of high school and they've been married for 50+ years.
Vanessa Harris nothing wrong with being married young, but if you get married at 19 i hope the person spent time single traveling and doing self discovery before the relationship 😄
kudos to you and marcus for pursuing dating/marriage the godly way!!!! game changers! role models!
Emily Estrela thank you :)
Emily Estrela 💩
I totally agree that marriage is easier than you expect! So many people told me that my life was OVER because I was getting married at 18. It was the best choice ever for us. We've been married 3 years now and are so happy!
Congratulations on your marriage!
Savannah where've you been?👀
Savannah Lewie where do you find marriage material, I'm 20 and I want to get married😵
Savannah Lewie Wow! That's amazing!
Ilovesimsfreeplay16 church 😂😂😂 I'm getting married soon and it took me a lot of really terrible guys and terrible choices till I knew I found the one and you really do know when you know, and it happened right when I thought I lost all faith in men and lost my Christian relationship in a way (I believed but I was not acting on good morals and I was depressed) and being with him has really brought out everything amazing in life and in myself and I find myself always wantingto do good things for him and vice versa And find my relationship with my church is better even though we both struggled. Seek out high standards and good influences and naturally they'll find you when God knows the time
I love the whole "you can't go out or party" argument. Like yes, if I want to i totally can. It's literally so fun going out with my husband & stumbling home together & taking care of each other. We might not go out as much as our single friends but every once in awhile it's a good time! Also, he's not my keeper or boss so if I wanted to go out, i could. As long as I'm not doing anything disrespectful, what's the big deal? Go out with ya girlfriends!
We got married at 19 & 20 and it was the best decision ever. I love growing up with my partner and figuring out life together
Hannah Grace totally agree!
Courtney H love! hope my future relationship is as good as yours, wish you all the best
I read something once that was like, yes I used to go out to parties, but we still go party and now we come home together and eat pizza together in our underwear and that's entirely better
Its crazy how many young ppl think marriage is like slavery or something.. marriage is a bond. You do things for the other party out of love and respect. I'm not married yet. But I love encouraging all of my friends to marry the love of their life early so they can grow with each other together..
It's about finding someone who you can be young with for the rest of your life!
Hi, Kristin!! Guess what?? I just got engaged!!!! I'm so so happy!!!!!! God bless you!
nelbiancospino CONGRATULATIONS!!!
nelbiancospino congrats!!
Congrats! God bless your marriage😊❤
nelbiancospino congratulations !!!God bless you
nelbiancospino many blessings to you!!!
My husband and I have been married for almost 2 years and got married at 19 and 20. (No, we don't have kids) We had been together since we were 15 and also knew right away that we wanted to get married and were very serious. We also waited for marriage. Our family and friends were always so supportive but yes, strangers have been sometimes VERY judgemental to find out we are married. The doubters tell you "Oh the first year is going to be the worst. It's so hard. You're going to have times that you regret getting married and don't know who the person next to you is." Then after you get through an incredible first year they say "oh just wait, you're still in the honeymoon phase." Point being- the doubters will always be doubters. But being married to my best friend for 2 years has been the best experience of my life, aside from coming to Christ as my Saviour. Living life with him is the best. Be selfless. Compare the way you should love to the way Christ loves. Communicate. Extend grace, because we all need it. And be joyful. Those are my tips. Don't let people drag you down in the "Marriage is so hard" business. Love Jesus. Love your spouse and freaking love marriage! Because it's great!
Amen!!
Definitely do this video again in 5 years! Every 5 years people change a lot! Especially when you will be 26 instead of 21. I got married at 26 (he was 34) but my husband and I had dated since I was 19 (he was 27). Oh my goodness is it different. I am now 28 (he will be 36). Almost a whole decade later and we are very happy but there was a lot of changes just in general when getting older.
I'm 18 and I'm getting married this Saturday 😂👍🏻 I've learned to not care what other people think 🤷🏼♀️ he's my best friend so I'm excited to grow up with him. ❤️
Taylor Reynolds congratulations sweet!! 💘
Taylor Reynolds congraaats 😍
Taylor Reynolds congratulations, wish you all the best !!!!
Taylor Reynolds I'm so excited for you guys!!
Taylor Reynolds congratulations!!
I'm 21, and I'm getting married in December. For me, it isn't the strangers that are judgemental it is my family. My family members and church members are the hardest one me. My church members were talking in church today about how me and my fiance would get a divorce and that we wouldn't work out. I've cried so much the past 6 months about the mean things people say to me and about me. Prayers please. 😔
Amber Paige don't listen to the haters! love is love :)
Amber Paige getting married at a young age dosent necesearly means that it will end in a divorce :))) juste try to explain to them that this is you life and you have the right to make your own decisions even if it means taking the wrong decision it's your life and your mistakes and you learn from those mistakes. Good luck and congratulations ❤️
that is so bad that the your closest people are the ones who judge you. I wish you the best for your marriage, and I am honestly so happy for you even if I don'd know you. I can't wait for the time when I can be able to marry my boyfriend too, he makes my world complete. Talk to God and he will comfort you about your relationship.
My parents got married at 21 and they are about to celebrate their 25th anniversary! Your situation describes theirs during that time, trust me when I tell you that you guys can do it too!
I will never understand why people in church judge others. They haven't grasped the concept of kindness. Try to stay away from negative people and do what you feel is the right thing! All the best
As a kid, I could not imagine someone marrying young. I thought it was a terrible idea. Now that I'm older (still a kid though😂) I realize that often the people who marry young stay together longer (at least the ones I've noticed). They have stronger relationships and seem happier. Youth is not what makes or breaks your relationship, letting go of that close bond does. I hear about that bond a lot and I believe it to be God-designed. Just keep swimming, one day you'll both be in your 70s, your 50th anniversary will swing around, and people will point it out and say "that's love."
I just got married in June. 3 days after my 21st birthday! I totally agree with what your saying 😂♥️💕
Whoever tells you that you're too young to be married don't get that having someone to have and to hold is so much better than "clubbing" and going out and partying!! I love my boyfriend and I wouldn't trade what we have for anyone else or anything else in the world. Love you Kristin your love with Marcus inspires me :)
Hi! I have a baby but I have rededicated my life to God and am waiting until marriage to do anything ever again. Love that you guys waited :) very inspiring
Haley Brianne bless you!! 💕🌸💓
I can totally identify with this first point because I'm 22 and I've been in a very very very long distance relationship (Europe and Central America) for 4 years now... and guess what: we're finally getting married in march!! I am so exited and so happy - thanks for sharing your expierience this is making me think even more positive!
My boyfriend and I are going to be long distance starting next week. We both are Christ Followers and I really appreciated your first fact about long distance. Could you do a video about some advice?
LIKE THIS SO SHE CAN SEE IT - ITD REALLY HELP.
A Bit of Bee, my husband and I dated for 6+ years and of those 6 years, we did long distance for 4.5. The biggest thing I would say that got me through was realizing the little fights and arguments aren't worth getting upset over. Also, if you truly believe your relationship is "meant to be" and it's God's purpose for your life, you'll realize it's so important to not be upset for long and that everything you happens for a reason. I know it sounds simple, but that really helped me. Many people break up for silly reasons and they don't stick through the tough times. Good luck! It'll be worth it in the end!
Gabrielle M Thank you so much! It's wonderful to hear from someone who has done long distance successfully. I really really appreciate it. :)
A Bit of Bee hi, me too :) we are now getting married in November yay, but for a year we had to get a flight to see each other, for another year it was a couple hours on a train, even now we're still an hour away in a car. So it's been six years of travelling around lots. I would say, particularly in the first few months of long distance, try to be relaxed. Be intentional about your communication but also CHILL, because as soon as you start picking fights with each other it just gets silly. Most of the time you just miss each other. It's easy for doubt to creep in if you're not careful, you do have to fight for each other :) but it's good to have a balance between fighting for each other, and also just relaxing and taking it one day at a time :)
My boyfriend and I have been doing long distance for our entire relationship. He lives 2 and a half hours away so we see each other 3-4 times a month but it's still hard. We just trust in the Lord and know what He is doing is right for us. We have one more year of long distance until he graduates college but I know it will be worth it ❤️
Communication is key!!! Schedule once a week to have a FaceTime date to talk about your week. For my relationship, we try not to text all day because then when we FaceTime there's not much to talk about because we basically told each other our day through text.
I've never been in a long distance relationship before only close city relationships but even those were hard despite being 40 mins away. I think that if both people are willing to work at it, the relationship will stand the test of time.
I totally feel you on the whole people judging thing. I got engaged at 21 and getting married at 22, I felt like I had let down my family members who always thought I would have a career and all that first but like you said, when you know... you know and honestly my fiancé makes me more motivated in life , loves me unconditionally, and supports me so I don’t see how they can be unhappy about choosing to be together forever with someone that does that for you. I never expected to marry at this time of my life but God surprises each of us and his plan is always better. Thank you for sharing your experience, hope our marriage is half as blissful as yours seems to be.
Like I don´t get why people are ok with "young people" moving in together and do everything a married couple would do, but not ok with them being actually married, like aren´t u too young to do that too?
kawaiihana92 true and living together before marriage can tempt sexual immorality
@@vane3330 immorality? Lol no one said that sex before marriage is immoral
@@japoemka the Bible does
My grandma was 22 when she married. And my mom was 23. Y'all are adorable! Good for y'all
5 things I didn't expect to find out in this video:
1. That you are probably the only person that can pull off a minion outfit.
2. That you CANNOT get any cuter than this !!! ... until next video.
3. That I love your spirit more and more for every video you post.
4. That you and Marcus are my favorite married couple! ... sorry mom and dad.
5. That you are such a big inspiration to me and that I am incredibly thankful to be able to come on your channel and then have you brighten my day in ways no one else are able to.
Mette Dahlberg love it
Very sweet
Exactly
Yes! ^
I deeply enjoyed watching this! I got married when I was 21, too. A few weeks before my wedding, I had a woman tell me she thought I was too young to be getting married. I feel you, girl. You just have to remind yourself that your marriage is God-breathed and God-given.
Also, I TOTALLY understand what you are saying about the spiritual bond! You are spot on! It truly is hard to explain or understand unless you've experienced it! I think it has something to do with the notion that marriage is God's greatest example of Christ and His church. Praise God for His goodness and wonderful gift of marriage! 💙
Love this comment. I don't get why people judge others for getting married young. Good for you for doing what you believes in, because I believe it is better to be married young. You love this person, why waste time??
No one should be giving any judgment or "advice" if they haven't been able to witness the depth and persistence of the relationship! Congratulations.
Renata Alexander yeah I don't know why people can be so judgmental. And to think it was pretty normal back in the day to marry young. Why are people that are middle aged or older disagreeing with that now? They probably got married young too but why has society has changed?
Renata Alexander how do you find love that quick, I haven't even had a boyfriend and I'm 20😰
🙄So fricken horny.
I'm not married but I'm in a really serious relationship, and being only 20, I get that judgyness from people as well. Specially when we talk about wanting kids and wanting to get married soon. Now days that stuff is judged a lot.
I love this video because I love knowing about her and Marcus' relationship.
I got married young and it was also with someone I had a long distance relationship with, and I experienced these same things, Kristin! Everyone kept telling us we should move to the same city first, or we should wait until we’re older, but now we’ve been married for a year and a half, and moving in with each other was such an easy transition for us
you're such a bright ray of sunshine and your hair is SO beautiful. You're full of wisdom at such a young age and I have so much respect for your marriage, I think it's beautiful that you found your person and can cherish him for longer ❤ love you Kristin!!
Ahhh i love this video! I wish you and Marcus could make an updated one!
My bf and I always talk about a christian marriage and i want to know more of what to expect!!
This video was so sweet! I got married young too, and we just celebrated our first anniversary. Definitely agree with everything you said! Thank you for using your marriage as another tool to shine your Christian light! ❤️
I got married when I was 20. My husband is the only guy I've ever dated and that started when I was 16 and he was 19. I had a ton of people judging me saying I was jumping into marriage too fast. Or I can't just marry the only person I've had all my first with. "It'll never last" I was told a few times. We have now been married for 11 years with 3 daughters and still going strong! Let people judge all they want. ❤️
How lovely, so nice to hear positive things about marriage thank you! X
your makeup looks AMAZING
No.. No it doesn't. It's toooo much!!
Thank you Kristin for this video! You rarely hear anyone anymore talking positively about marriage, so this is so nice to hear! The points you mentioned are beautiful.
My first thought when I opened this video: wow Kristin looks just like an adorable minion in this video💛😂
exactly to #4! it always shocks me me when people don't value marriage and feel the need to be around and date around and feel the need to party or "live while you can," as if marriage takes away from fun??? marriage is such a beautiful and exciting thing, when you find that one true person, you will have an amazing time, regardless. i really respect your values, Kristin 💞
Hi Kristin! We're two girls from Europe who moved to NYC years ago - and it's been so lovely following you guys' journey as you seem so open and happy together. We just made a vid about being alone, which is probably the opposite of this. But you've been a great inspiration for us to create our own yt, thank you so much! All love
OMG I'm so single I need to see this hah. I ALSO LOVE KRISTIN
That's so beautiful to hear! I just subbed you guys. GOD BLESS
I get that all they time too! I got married at 20 and I'm now 21 and people always judge me. But I don't let them bother me. I love my husband.
Amazing video Kristin!
I married my best friend when I was 20 years old. 16 years later, I have zero regrets and am more in love with him than I ever imagined. It is so cool to watch your love grow as you add children and go through life together. Even though I don't look super young anymore, people just can't believe I'm old enough to be married so long or have so many children (7 pregnancies, 6 births, 5 live children ). It's fun to see people's faces in shock. Lol.
Anyways, tim and I were also abstinent until our wedding night, and I think that is a big reason we are so extra close. We are each other's one and only!
Also, we pray together every night and every morning, and a lot in between. We try very hard not to go to bed angry, and we never say the D word, as it is never an option for us. Take it totally off the table. Be patient with each other, pray for each other, and learn/live each other's love languages. Never talk bad about your spouse to anyone, ever. No matter how upset you are about something.
Keep God at the center of your marriage. A cord of 3 strands is not easily broken. Read your Bibles together, and respect each other. And respect Marcus as the head of your family.
I love being married. My husband is such a phenomenal man. I'm so blessed!
I enjoy watching your channel and watching love and your little family grow. God bless you!
I just got married 3 months ago to the best person and your comment blessed me. ❤
I pray the same for my husband and I such a refreshing comment to read!
This comment is so REAL. I honestly believe that the divorce rate wouldn't be so high if people followed this. God bless
I appreciate how positive you are!! Thank you! You really changed my perspective.
My grandparents got married when they were 17 and 18, they have been together for 45 years!
It is so weird when strangers feel the need to comment on being married young...always so hard to know how to respond! Love this video girl! 😊💛
Hey Kristin, it's so lovely to hear the things that have impacted you in your marriage so far.
I just wanted to share some encouragement with you. I'm 19 and am soon to be married (October) to my fiancé who is 23. So I can understand completely the judgment and criticism strangers (and sometimes friends) can give when learning how young you are to be married, sometimes it can hurt because they cant see the joy and excitement in it! But what has given me deep comfort when people are negative is knowing the Fathers heart towards marriage. He is filled with such great joy to see you and Marcus join in such a beautiful union. What an incredible treasure it is to have someone you can spend your life loving the way our Father loves us. A marriage is an incredible reflection of Gods love for his people. God sees you and Marcus and deeply treasures the life you're building together as husband and wife. You and Marcus are taking part in one of the greatest adventures there is. Enjoy it and all it has for you!!! Much love Xxx
I'm 19 and getting married in two weeks (yay!!) and I definitely didn't expect how many people would talk behind my back and say that I'm pregnant when I'm not 🙄 BUT I am so excited for our spiritual growth together and watching your young marriage makes me so excited! 💓
I get so happy when you upload, you're my favorite youtuber! :)
I'm so glad you posted this! I'm 22 and I'm not married, but girl! I wish I was! I don't have the desire to go clubbing and party either,& I think what you and Marcus have is so special, and I see God all over it! I think you are such an inspiration to our generation❤️ Mwah!
Hi Kristin! My husband and I got married at 20 years old and I'm 25 now. I can totally relate to all of your list! Especially the part about people being judgmental of how young I was when I got married! And 5 years later, I still get questioned about it by strangers. I've never understood that. I would never question a stranger's marriage straight to their face ( or even behind their back lol). People can be quite interesting sometimes. 😜
Kristin, you really are a treasure. Your devotion to Marcus and your marriage is amazing, and your perspective is so considerate. Blessings to you in all your beautiful years together! Love you guys so much ❤
Hi Kristin! I am also 22 (or will be, in september) and I'm dating my 23 year old boyfriend for almost two years. We are absolutly sure we want to marry eachother soon, specialy because we want to have kids before 30. Thank you so much for this vídeo and for sharing your jorney as a young married couple. Even though I know I want to marry him soon (like in a year or two, we are now trying to find jobs so we can save some Money for when we move together) there's always questions, specially because of those rude jugdemental comments from friends and strangers. Please keep posting these vídeos because it gives the hope me and my boyfriend need to just follow our hearts. Many blessings from Portugal
I totally understand the judgy thing. I'm 23 and just got engaged and everyone around me loves to tell me I'm way too young and that I'm crazy! And how funny, my fiance's name is Marcus too haha! Thanks for sharing this video, super helpful in what to expect in marriage!
Ahh I love it so much that you found your one true love 😩❤️
I am with you 💯%
I got married at 21 and it's crazy to see how much we connect with each other and understand each other! I love it!
And yes a lot of people judge us for being married.
Could you do a video talking about how you remained pure even though y'all were long distance and obviously stayed together in the same place? Like talk about boundaries you set, etc?
We use to get that all the time! We got married at 19 no were 23 & so many strangers judge it's crazy!! But you learn to just brush it off!! You guys are so cute together! I'm happy your first year of marriage is going smooth!
It used to be strange to be 20ish and not married, but now heaven forbid if you have make a commitment to one person at a (considered) young age! We are expected to party, sleep around, and date until we are 30! You are an amazing example, Kristin, and I applaud you for sticking to your morals.
I just got engaged so I'm loving videos like this! Any wisdom/insight that will help us with marriage prep or conversations we can have before is amazing. It's also so refreshing to see someone speak so excitedly about marriage. You've made me so excited since before we even got engaged!! God has blessed you guys and I pray he keeps guiding your marriage because you're such an amazing example and I hope me and my fiancé can be too! Xxxx
Hi Kristin, not trying to be mean, but don't you think that most of those things come from newly living together and not actually being married?
I've moved in with my fiancé a couple of months ago and I can agree with you on almost all of these things! I'm excited to see what actually happens when we get married and how it changes things !
This is so true! Marriage can be such a great reward when you're willing to put in the work. It doesn't have to be tough. Great advice
As the Bible says, you're no longer two but you're one now! I love this video! For all these reasons is that I can't wait for God to send me my husband!
I got married at 21, we didn’t want to wait because we knew we were it! But I know exactly what u mean, I’ll be 25 soon and I still get the same questions and judgment of being too young. Never too young to spend the rest of your life with your soul mate 😍 ...I’m a new subscriber love your videos !! Xo
You make me so excited to be married! I love how special you and Marcus are 💛
I just got engaged a couple months ago and cannot wait to start wedding planning! You and Marcus are adorable.
I just got engaged about a week ago!!!! I'm 19 and my Fiancé is 20. I've liked him since we were in the fourth grade but we didn't start to date until my senior year in highschool. We have been together for 3 years. Since I was a child I have asked God to send me my husband and my prayer is answered ❤ Believe me we get that "your too young to be in love" but I just get to love him longer ❤
Respect for your husband...that's something you never hear in this day and time. So great to hear there are still solid marriages happening. Love ya Kristin!
When Kristin says "shook" haha made my day! Xoxo
I think long distance is a great way to solidify a relationship....... it's easier to have the person come and go.... your use to them not being there but your happy when they are. It also really helps your communication skills..... I find we (my hubby and i) get to the point of issues. Also getting married young means you grow together❤
By "partying", I'm pretty sure that guy meant sleep around.
Shiner Day pretty much ya, guys are such hoes😒
wow! that spiritual bond part is so special!!!
You look so cute! I feel like I could never pull off that outfit haha
The way you and Marcus connect as a couple and through God is so beautiful to see. You are absolutely GLOWING (as always). Love you!
It's so weird that the cashier even asked about this. It's none of his business anyway.. If anything, he could be jealous that you found your soulmate. Most of us probably won't. Or at least not that soon..
I just got married in May, it's so fun to follow along with you and Marcus as newlyweds! It's amazing to see another young married couple and how our marriages are the same in some ways and different in others! ❤️
I love your videos, I'm glad I found your channel!
Ok Kristin, seriously I feel like we are soul sisters! I also went to college in Florida (at Southeastern University in Lakeland... it's a small Christian school!) my husband and I got married a few months before you and Marcus (we've been married almost a year now!) And we got a new puppy shortly before you guys got camper! :) I feel like I connect to so much that you share on your videos. My husband and I also love spending nights together watching "The Office" in bed (we've watched it twice through together! Haha :) and I love how similar we are as couples! We just moved across country as well (from Michigan to Alabama) and so I totally am in the same place as you are with missing your family and friends. I'm always so encouraged watching your videos and seeing your love for Jesus shine through! You are so beautiful inside and out and I hope you and your sweet little family are enjoying this season of life like mine is!! Much love to you sweet girl!! Chelsea 💕
I don't get the whole "wow you're married so you can't go party" mentality. If you're in a healthy relationship, your partner won't weigh you down and make sure you never have fun. You're still 2 different people that have 2 different lives but now that you're married, your lives overlap. You're not tied down in a healthy relationship. You're meant to be growing and going through life together. I get so many negative comments from people about getting married young. Everyone seems to think that marriage is a trap. It's not. If you both work hard at your relationship, you both communicate, and never hold a grudge, then it's a beautiful thing. It's so satisfying to see your hard work pay off. Once you have a great foundation in your marriage or relationship, things get much easier and your lives become harmonious. Marriage is really a humbling experience when you give it your all.
Im 22 engaged getting married next April, my fiance is 23. We have been together 6 and a half years and yes when I tell them am were getting married they do the same reaction and I REALLY hate that :( we're both really lucky that we have found the right one and getting married young is really beautiful
I got married at 21 and my husband and I both look super young, so we always get comments...my parents got married at 20 and are happily married 35 years later, and my brother got married at 21 too, so it never seemed like a big deal to me and I knew my husband was the one.
On our honeymoon, we went out to eat and someone asked us if we were there for the high school graduation dinner they were having. We laughed and said no we are on our honeymoon, and the guy said "you like 15 at most"
...good times :)
I cannot believe a stranger would question why you got married at a young age I just find that so disrespectful! I agree when you know you know and you are happy that's all that matters! Love ya Kristin🌻
It says in the bible that when a woman and a man marry they become one flesh, thats probably why you said you can read his emotions and such.
I am the sun in a box so true
Loved your video!! I'm 21 and got engaged when I was 20. People are so surprised at us too bc we are younger!! But we were so much like you and Marcus, we're waiting till marriage and we won't live together till we are married :) definitely most excited for #5!!!
When you are watching a video of her and Marcus and Kristen uploads so you run to be the first viewer.😂❤️
laki jama 😂😂💛💛💛
Kristin Johns thank you for replying 😂❤️
This was such a cute and positive video! I totally agree with everything you said and the fact that people are acting weird about you being married so young shouldn’t even bother you! The only thing that matters is that you are happy with Marcus and that you enjoy yourself in your marriage! ❤️
This is such a sweet video! ❤️ God bless you and Marcus in your marriage!! 💕 This is kind of a silly question, but before you met Marcus were you ever worried that you wouldn't get married? I'm 19, in college, and have never had a boyfriend (or even been on a date) and I always wonder when I'll meet someone. I'm a Christian and want to be with a guy who holds the same values as me and I know I have to trust God but I just really wonder when He'll bring the right guy into my life.
I love how positive this is!! Most people talk about the hardships in marriage (which is important!) but it was so nice to hear the bright side of things. ☺️💕
It's the hardships that make a marriage what it is, just like anything in life, nothing worth while is ever particularly easy, but it's worth all the trouble getting it..... but when you focus on the good you rarely see the troubles
Your eyes 😍
This is so true! Marriage can be such a great reward when you're willing to put in the work. It doesn't have to be tough. Great content.
Spiritual connection you feel to Marcus is not strange at all. Remember the quote from Bible: "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24) Woman and man become one in marriage. 😊
I have recently broken up (not to be the sad one or anything), but just to say that your marriage gives me inspiration and hope that the right person is out there. Your positivity inspires me and you are such a kind person. God bless you and your husband Marcus! Hope you guys can live happily and have harmony in your relationship! :)
Liked before the video even started cuz ❤️
I JUST told my husband the other day that I love being married because it's like a sleepover every night!! It's so true! I love that coziness and closeness. I'm turning 21 this month, and can relate so much to this!
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Loved getting to hear your perspective on marriage Kristin! I respect you and Marcus greatly, and love how proud you are of the relationship God has blessed you with. Thank you for setting such a strong example :)
The guys are the rudest cause you're so pretty and they're just jealous they can't be with u! Duhhhhhh 😘
You are the cutest ever!!! I definitely understand the part about strangers judging you for getting married young.
What curling iron did you use on your hair???
I once got into an car accident and the mom saw my rings and said....and I quote “you’re married? But sweetheart you’re so young. You’ve got so much of your life ahead of you.” And I just thought. Yeah....you’re right, and I’m doing my life with my husband.
Haha of course guys are the ones asking you if you're married! You're a beautiful girl!
Rhiannon they are also the rudest w older women such as myself when I tell them I'm not married.
Ever since I first stumbled across your channel and marcus' channel, I fell completely inlove with it all. You are a huge inspiration to me in so many ways. You make me so excited to get married and do life with my significant other. You're inwardly and outwardly so so beautiful Kristin, and I admire your relationship that you have with God!
And here I am, with a love life as empty as my bank account😏 Loved this video though, you are such a wise and inspirational person Kristin!❤
Emma x I feel ya lmao
The whole getting married young thing explains me. My fiancé is in the marine corps and I get the hard core stares and looks when people see my ring! This really helped so thank you❣️
Through the whole video I was looking at that mirror above the bed and I was wondering why is it there 🤔😳
You are honestly just the cutest!! And I totally understand what you mean with all these things you didn't expect about marriage. It's such a beautiful thing! ❤️