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Marriage ?

My Baby's Father Is Going To The Military and Wants To Get Married So Me And The Baby Would be able to travel with him and so we can all be together I'm not sure If I Want To because most young marriages Don't Work Out He's 20& I'm 18 what Should I Do
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the way I see it, is if you truly love him know in your heart that there is no doubt that you want to spend the rest of your life with him then go ahead and marry him. But you also still have a lot to think about with him being in the Army you can be put on any army base anywhere. You also have to be prepared to leave your family and friends behind. If just even think about that stresses you out then stay behind you don't have to marry him right now. My brother and his wife Are in Germany.
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Marry him.  If your marriage doesn't work out,  you're no worse off than if you didn't marry him,  because you're either pregnant or you already have a baby.

If you were asking this without being pregnant or having a baby, my answer would be different.  

You can only improve your circumstances by marrying him,  whether or not that works out.  If you doubt it,  don't have another pregnancy until you are certain this marriage will work.  

Best wishes.
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I agree to follow your heart. as long as you and your baby's father continue to put in effort that you are going to get through it together, then it should work out. I am married to someone in the miltary. I am 23 and he's 21. we are stronger than ever. it's work but if he wants to keep you with him wherever he goes, think about what possiblitles and advantages you get to have. continue to think about everything and analyze things before making irrational decisions. you'll also get medicare benefits for you and your child. follow your heart but also think logical.
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Out of all honesty, follow your heart. I know it's said all the time but that's what you have to do. Yes, most young marriages don't work out but I've also saw quite a few that do. My bestfriend's mom and dad married at 14 & 15 and are celebrating there 30th anniversary this year. Most young marriages don't work because people jump straight into it without thought. Think about it before you do it. If you truly love this guy and can picture yourself with him forever then I'd say go for it! Good luck :)  
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