I got married at 25 and took a personal loan of $15,000 to pay for the wedding. I don't regret it.

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After realizing how much weddings cost, the author and her partner decided to take a loan to pay for theirs.

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My husband and I waited to get married so that we could focus on finances and our careers. Waiting made us stronger.

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The author, left, waited until her 30s to get married.

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I'm 36 and never dating again because I can't afford a partner or a family. I prefer my drama-free, single life.

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The author, not pictured, wants to remain single.

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My partner was in a 10-day medically induced coma after a botched wisdom tooth removal. It was just weeks before our wedding.

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The author's partner was in a coma before their wedding day.

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I met my husband in a gym class. 14 years later, our love of fitness has made us better parents and a stronger couple.

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The author, left, and her husband connect over fitness.

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My husband and I have traveled in a camper van for 25 years. Living in such a small space can be draining on our relationship.

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The author often travels with her husband in a camper van.

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My husband and I met on Tinder when we were both in our hookup eras. 2 weeks later, we said I love you.

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The author, not pictured, fell in love with her Tinder match.

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I asked my dad to write my wedding speech after he was given 6 months to live. I'm holding on to it for my special day.

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The author asked her dad to write her wedding speech before he died since he would not see her walk down the aisle.

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Infertility has taken a toll on my marriage. IVF hasn't brought us a baby, but it has helped me fall more in love with my husband.

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The author, not pictured, leans on her husband for support during IVF treatment.

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I've been dating my girlfriend for 3 months and just asked her to move in. I'm worried I made a big mistake.

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The author, not pictured, is wondering if he's moving in with his girlfriend too fast.

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