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Reverend Christie Bature Urges Young Women to Pursue Self-Discovery Before Marriage

Reverend Christie Bature Urges Young Women to Pursue Self-Discovery Before Marriage

Reverend Christie Bature has advised young women to focus on self-discovery, maturity and personal purpose before entering marriage. Speaking on a podcast, she said the brain continues developing into the mid-twenties and argued that marriage at ages 18 to 20 can be difficult when a person is still learning who they are. Bature said she supports dating and courtship, but believes self-awareness should come before the commitment of marriage. She also urged women not to abandon their dreams or ambitions while waiting to marry.

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grace

What does self-discovery look like in practical terms before marriage, and how can young women tell they are truly ready?

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jude

Exactly. Knowing yourself first helps marriage feel like partnership, not a surprise exam nobody studied for.

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Y
yemi

The emphasis on maturity and personal purpose is important; marriage can bring pressure that makes unfinished self-understanding harder to navigate.

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M
mel

Agreed. Marriage should not be treated as a shortcut to identity; knowing yourself first can make the decision more deliberate.

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olivia

Age alone may not settle readiness. Some people grow steadily at 20, while others need more time regardless of when they marry.

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J
jaruma

Before marriage, discuss values, finances, career plans, faith, conflict habits and family expectations honestly. Those conversations can reveal areas needing more growth.

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