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Before I married, I had three serious relationships, that highly affected where I ended up. First, was long distance. We met on a cruise ship when I was thirteen. We got to visit each other twice, which was best because I was so young. It kept our relationship very sweet and innocent, more like best friends than anything. We stayed friends long after our relationship was over.

Second, I believe peaked my interest because he had no interest in me for years. Then, out of no where, he wanted to be with me, because my outer appearance had become more appealing. That ended my previous relationship, that was much healthier than this. Now, I was with a guy who was controlling and liked to peer pressure, the worst part was, it was my choice. The only positive that came out of it, is that he had so many rules, it kept me out of any trouble that most high school students get into.

Third, lasted the shortest amount of time. We dated most of my senior year, looking back, I truly believe this relationship happened purely to lead me to my husband, Ricky. We were really good friends before we dated, I was very close with his parents. It seemed to be a set up for greatness, but only led to drama with friends and eventually my future husband.

This is why I feel if you save your heart from getting in too deep with the people you are dating before the appropriate age of marriage, it will keep you from unnecessary hurt that will effect your only one relationship that will actually matter.

2 Timothy 2:22 So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

I went to a party to get out of my dump slump, my friend was over it as well. She, her friend, and I went together. My best friend, Netty, who just moved out of my house, to live with her new boyfriend, called and wanted to hang out, so she joined in. I'd only went to a few parties before, we pulled up to this house, two random people standing in the driveway, they didn't even acknowledge our presence. We stayed for about fifteen minutes, out of boredom, we going to leave. But, more people started showing up, including the host, he had left to get drinks for everybody. We walked into the garage with everyone else, they started playing pool. The door to the house cracked open and out came this beautiful, red nose pit bull. He made his way to me and rested his big head on my lap, like he chose me or something. I was sitting on my friend, there was a lack of chairs. I, later, found out that people were suggesting me and Netty were a couple, it didn't help that Netty was dressed like a guy that night to keep guys from hitting on her.

Netty was ready to go, I was planning on staying home once I dropped her off. Before pulling out, there was a knock on my car window. Big ol' sunglasses and a smile to match on his face and I hear,"You aren't leaving yet are you?!" I explained that Netty was tired and ready to leave. He wanted me to come back because he didn't get the chance to talk to me. So, I did, he made me giggle and blush with all of his charm. He re-introduced me to his dog, Sirus. We had some serious topics for a first conversation. Somewhere in our talking a took a second to take off his sunglasses and it felt time stood still as I dazed into his gorgeous eyes. He had me hooked, by the end of the night, I gave him my number, and couldn't wait to see him again.