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How to tell a guy you're not ready to get married?

Okay so my friend is 19, and she was planned to get married to this guy next year, but now she says she doesn't think she's ready because she said, she's only 19 and doesn't know the first thing about being someone's wife, not to mention being a mother to his kid.

Is there a gentle way to tell him that she's not ready?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I want to pursue my career first. Or just be honest. I'm too young to get married.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    No matter what she says he is going to feel bad. However, if she isn't ready she shouldn't. It would hurt them both and his child more if she goes ahead and gets married and then leaves him in a few years. She should be honest, kind and firm. Just tell him she's too young. BTW, she is too young. I know people who got married at that age and are totally happy, but statistics will show you 19 is usually not old enough to take on the stress of marriage, much less a step child.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, I love you but I am just not ready to get married yet. I want to postpone the wedding until I feel I am ready for marriage and a family. I hope you understand.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    just be honest with him and tell him that you want to be the best wife possible when the time comes and that you think you need more time to prepare so you will have a successful marriage.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    SHE NEEDS TO ASK HIM HOW HE IS GOING TO

    1. PAY THE MORTGAGE ON A $200,000 HOUSE ALONG WITH INSURANCE, TAXES, UPKEEP

    ....HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

    2. PAY FOR HER NEW MINI VAN WITH INSURANCE AND UP KEEP

    3. PAY FOR GROCERIES, HAIR CUTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

    4. PAY FOR GIFTS FOR HER AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAYS,

    ....GRADUATIONS, BABY SHOWERS ETC

    5. PAY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE, AS WELL AS CHILD RAISING EXPENSES.......

    SURELY I MISSED A LOT.....THESE ARE SOME OF THE BASICS.......

  • George
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Ask her to just tell him if she loves her he will wait as long as it takes.

  • 1 decade ago

    "Your not ready for marriage now" "Trust me". Stick to it.

  • 1 decade ago

    a man knows a boy doesn't

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I'm sure he will realize it soon, she'll probably mess up.

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