I’ve never understood girls who were in the dark about their engagement, waiting on someone else to dictate a decision about the rest of their life. Marriage is the most mutual decision there is, and I will damn well know when it’s time for someone to put a blood diamond on my finger. I’m in love, but I’m not in a hurry.
But it’s safe to say that this is the most selfish time of my life, and I’m incredibly grateful for it. Years from now, when I’m up feeding a baby in the middle of the night, I’ll be at peace, knowing that I gave myself time to grow up, and figure out what I wanted out of life and who I wanted to be.
THIS! Go read the whole thing.
