That's an interesting article on young marriage. It sheds some light on areas I hadn't ever considered. I personally have always been one that has said that I wouldn't get married until I was financially stable. However, as that time draws nearer, I find myself making exceptions. I have realized that luxuries are luxuries and should not be expeceted. I have realized that many people start marriage off without being financially stable, and do fine. I do believe that Americans put such a focus on that because Americans (as a whole) cannot handle financial instability as a couple, and let pride get the best of their marital relationship.

However, is wanting to provide a stable living environment for your future spouse bad when you let it stand in the way of your relationship? I understand that many wedding vows include the phrase "for richer, for poorer", but I honestly don't think thats good enough sometimes. I would want to be the best person I could be, and provide the best environment I possibly could for my future wife. If I were to compromise on one aspect, what is to keep me from compromising on other aspects like being mentally, and spiritually prepared for marriage?

There's nothing wrong with wanting to provide a nice life for your wife. However, being the best [Christian] person that you can be probably has more to do with being content in any circumstances than with making great circumstances. In mentally and spiritually preparing for marriage, I think contentment should be a goal of the couple. It wasn't something my wife and I thought much about, partially because our circumstances happened to be good when we got married. But we haven't always had good fortune financially since then, and it has caused some stress. If we had been grounded in contentment, I believe there would have been less stress when money was tight.

I agree with the main point of the article that finances should not be a major hindrance. If a couple is committed to each other and the Lord, let them marry. He will provide for their needs.