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I tend to read boards pretty universally; Even if some stuff doesn't apply to me, I think it's really interesting sometimes, or people just need a little bit of encouragement that they're doing okay.
I think the vast variety in brides, situations, budgets and perspectives is part of what makes WB so great!
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I'm sorry that your family is against everything you're choosing to do & that you're feeling judged by your FIs family! Luckily you have the hive where we will all support you :)
(hugs)
Have to be honest and say, I find these questions a bit unusual.
I myself am 40 and relate well to people in their 20's.
We all have issues and if you're an encore, obviously you had one at one point too. Age is irrelevant to me, because we're here on this board to support all encores! 20 or 100! I think the women here are great and many have overcome so very much.
I'm sorry you're going thru all of this and want to let you know I support you too! But also remember you're going to get tons of support this whole site. We heart our brides and kudos to you for going it alone and being a wonderful mom!
Hugs.
i wasnt trying to offend anyone, basically just trying to see if there are any other young encores like me
I'm not an encore, but I think this is really interesting and I don't think you were being offensive at all. I have a feeling there are A LOT of women who get married at a very young age and divorced at a very young age. While encores of all ages go through the same ups and downs, I do think age plays a factor in how you handle those ups and downs. It's not a matter of "relating" to some one 15-20 years younger than you. Clearly some one who is 40 is going to have much more life experience than some one who is 20. You're definitely justified in asking this question and I hope some one with some an experience similar to yours can give you a response.
I have several friends who were divorced at a younger age. And I think having had them go through it makes me undersand all of that.
I think all of us are caring and will be supportive of you no matter what the age on the drivers' license says we are!! :)
I can totally feel your pain b/c when I did divorce it was 5.5 years ago and I was just 33 and almost 34. It was not in my 20's, but it's hard when you're a mom and doing it all yourself. My ex H cheated also and it is not fun to endure that kind of situation at all. But i can say one thing. I think having gone through all that and because of it I'm a much stronger person and would walk thru fire for my child. I think it made me a better mom too.
One of my students is barely 22 and has a 2 year old. She is also no longer with her ex FI and engaged to somebody else. She always knew she could talk to me and I'd listen. She may be almost 20 years younger, but we get what each other has gone thru.
We're so happy you're with us and I'm sure there are other younger encores and also know that all of us will give you hugs and support!
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage and I'm with you about how life is funny. Sometimes you're just "meant" for somebody. Btw, I'm paying for along with my guy, our wedding and so are many encore brides here and grooms and also all the other brides here. It would amaze you how many have that stress to deal with but we all help each other out with great suggestions.
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Just wanting to know how other Encore brides under 25 are doing, what (if any) difficulties you are facing, how long you were married, if you have kids.... tell me your story! I relate somewhat to the older encore brides, but not entirely.. i just wondered if thats because of age or situation.
I dated FI from 13 until a month before my 17th birthday, his family moved away and while i was vulnerable i met XH. He filled my head with thoughts, made me drop all of my college plans to be with him and we got married two days before christmas 06. We had my daughter 12/5/07 and on new years day 08 I caught him calling and emailing and sending pictures to all kinds of girls on his new "secret" myspace. He gave me the talk about how unhappy he was and how little attention i had been giving him (bc i was too focused on the new baby). I moved out March 1st, bumped into FI in April and neither one of us could believe we were single at the same time and living in the same town, so we started talking.. My nasty divorce was finalized July 1st, 09 and FI proposed July 31st!
I'm now planning a wedding with no support from my family because this is the second go round and every decision i make is judged by FI's family because its not the big dream wedding they want him to have... ANYWAYS lol, you're up to date on me and now i want to know about you and form some support!