text: how young is too young? hypothetically speaking, suppose there was someone approximately 44 engaged to a sixteen year old. (both are madly in love w/ eachother.) bad??? she should wait until she's at least 18 to make such a life changing decision.  they really could be in love, i believe that.  but she needs to think of her future before tying herself down at such a young age.  and if he really loves her, he'll give her the freedom to do that.