Once again I did something most people consider odd. But unlike other things like hobbies, taste of music, and interest, this "odd" thing was a life choice. I got married!! Sounds pretty normal right? I thought so too until people started asking my age right after seeing my ring finger. I'm 24 years old and according to society I'm too young to be settled down. They say I've lost my freedom and I'm supposed to be free and exploring the world!
Of course I don't believe that, but I am part of the generation called "millennial". If you're not familiar with that term it's the generation that was born from early 1980's to the early 2000's.The median age at first marriage is now 27 for women in 29 for men. That has increased greatly considering in 1960 it was 20 for women and 23 for men! So how do I feel being an oddball of my generation? I feel accomplished. Marriage isn't a ball and chain! Yes I can't just up and do stuff like I'm single, but thats so far from losing my freedom. I literally get to share life with my closest friend. I can travel and explore the world with him by my side. At 1am we can make dumb trips to Dairy Queen for a late night snack. We can dance in the rain, laugh till we cry, and eat pizza in our underwear. So if you think marrying "young" equates freedom lost, you are wrong. Trust me, I went against the odds and I'm happier than I could ever be.
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Toni
8/22/2016 07:38:09 pm
I loved that!!! Great story Jazzi!
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OnlyJaz
8/22/2016 08:44:22 pm
Thanks Toni!
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Tameka Gonzalez
8/23/2016 06:07:38 am
I got married at 20 now I'm 33 and it's still an interesting adventure with my man. You can always make memories together each day no freedom lost. Love the blog.
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OnlyJaz
8/23/2016 06:30:56 am
That's so encouraging! It's is an adventure❤️.
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Laveika
9/9/2016 11:11:42 pm
I got married at 23. I'll be married 17 years in November, it's been a journey but I don't regret it at all. When you marry your best friend and you both keep Jehovah before you, it's a wonderful experience! ❤️
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Courtney L Harris
8/23/2016 08:53:18 am
Nothing wrong with getting married at a young age. Every year is a new journey and I kid you not you will continue to add a new chapter and learn more of your spouse each year because no year is the same! I'll be married 13 years in March to Zach and I'm still learning about him and me all the time. (got married at 19 so you did good chica!)
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OnlyJaz
8/23/2016 09:13:44 am
Wow! 13 years? That's so good. ❤️ I don't why I didn't even think y'all was married that long. I have to see a 19 years old Zack and Courtney! I wanna see wedding pictures!
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Onyea Davenport
8/30/2016 09:25:27 am
I love it 😍😍
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OnlyJaz
9/7/2016 04:49:41 pm
Thank you so much ?
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Quiana Baxter
9/1/2016 08:50:10 am
Awwwww I ❤️ This Jazz...
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DJ
9/7/2016 12:48:01 am
Awesome. No kidding when I met you two through Instagram I told my wife you guys are so refreshing. Love y'all keep at it and stay blessed
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OnlyJaz
9/7/2016 04:49:24 pm
Awww thanks ❤️
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Kimberly Shumpert
9/16/2016 03:15:30 pm
If you were anyone else, I would've questioned why you were choosing to get married so young. But, I never questioned you because of the person you are. You have always been mature and on such a different level than most women your age. I pray that you continue moving to the beat of your own drum and that your marriage lasts forever!!!
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Shiann
9/23/2016 05:31:43 pm
Omg, I love this. I'm sitting here listening to "Adele : All I Ask" while reading this and it's just butterflies in my stomach on how beautiful this is :) I love it Jaz
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