The benefits of marrying late.

With the percentage of of unplanned pregnancies and STD's multiplying in our nation, many young lovebirds think that it is a smart idea to get married early to try to avoid such things happen to them. (god forbid.) :O Some would think that this is a smart idea, while others say that that should not be your only motive for making a lifetime decision.
I think for an American couple to stay true to each other is a shock in itself, but if the couple has such an amazing chemistry to decide to tie the knot, then I say that they should ponder certain choices and decide if their reason is really just an acting on their infatuation, or a wise decision that would benefit the both of them.
Some things that they are going to want to consider are their careers, children, money, and help.
Do you think that getting married will help you pursue your career or just distract you? Many statistics think that it is wisest to wait until you are completely done with school before you decide to get married, because you never know where your career may take you, and that may not be what your significant other may want to do.
Do the both of you want children? What if one of you wants just 2 and the other person wants 11? Will you be able to compromise?
The biggest issue in marriage is money. Some spouse are frequent wal-mart shoppers, while their partners are utterly high-maitenance. Will you want to have join accounts or separate accounts when you get married? what do you think would be easier? (I don't care too much for money...cause money can't buy me love ;P)
The last important thing that a couple who wants to get married is help. When you having problems who will you want to turn to for help? Your Parents? Your in-laws? A relationship therapist? And if so, will you both be willing to take the advice and act on it?
If a couple isn't able to compromise all the things mentioned, then maybe they should consider putting off their marriage until they are able to, or their relationship may end up failing.

My argument

Being the blessed individual that I am, I get to go to school for free and live in a dorm free of charge. My dorm is co-ed, and there is about 8 guys to every girl. This being said, a lot of girls will *ahem* "date-around," until they feel that their needs are met and they are satisfied with their pick. Often times I see girls claim that they are "crazy about their boyfriends, found everything that they have ever wanted in a 'man,' and they are even considering living with them once they are done with school." Yet they are self-conscious, un-self-satisfied, and unbalanced. Their entire world evolves around trying to impress their boyfriends and meeting their needs.
Now, I am not saying I have the greatest relationship up there, but I definitely know that it is a healthy one. My boyfriend knows that school is #1, and he is #2, and if it meant leaving him to graduate he would understand. I have with him for 2 years, and within those 24 months, 18 of them have been long distant, yet I still manage to make time for him through out my day. Although I know that I am not the only girl in the dorm whose fortunate enough to have a boyfriend like this, I am one of few.
So the argument I am going to make in my next essay is what is considered a true mature relationship to our generation? Why do we feel the need to have to date around,be attracted to certain stereotypical things in the media, and have certain fulfilled needs? I will also analyze peoples definition of conditioned and unconditioned love. It's going to be fun.

As far of the course of action goes...as I am suppose to wait for a response? I am 6's and 7's here. :(