Childhood sweethearts.... Good or bad thing?

[NaNi]

My SO is the first person I've ever been with. She was my first for everything: kiss, sex, love. Not once have I felt that I've been missing out. Not at all. Why would I? I feel so complete and happy and lucky.

[Reuschel]

I only had 3 real relationships in my life including my current (and best of the 3). The first lasted for over a little over 2 years and we were mostly just friends who happened to enjoy being together. We were young and naive and barely knew anything. She was my first kiss and I wouldn't change that. She is still one of my best friends. The next relationship did not last long and showed me a lot of the things I shouldn't be looking for in a relationship. I was a sophomore in high school and I dated a freshmen for all the wrong reasons. Hormones get you that way...Anyways, I broke up with her for my now SO (in essence). I talked to my SO all the time during that relationship and I could feel myself falling for her even though she kept telling me how great my relationship was and about all the boys she liked (which I think she was making up to hide her feelings). We both eventually just told each other how we really felt and from there I relationship is now 2 years and 2 months + strong. She was my first everything besides kiss and I do see us having a future together. Call me crazy but that's what love does to you.

[Moon]

For me, I'm glad I've had the experiences I've had, and met the variety of people I've met. I gave it a go with my HS sweetheart, but we turned into very different people, oh well. I feel that because I've had several relationships, all completely different from each other, I'm able to truly appreciate what I have now, knowing how rare it is. It's taught me the importance of never taking someone you love for granted and the real value that someone can bring (or, take!) from your life. As honestly nice as it would have been to never have been hurt or heartbroken, I wouldn't trade it for the world. But...that's just me, I'm one of those people who go through life seeking out different experiences; I question everything and, up until now, have never found contentment. Everybody is different and you've got to do what works for ya, y'know?

[laura95]

Im 16 and been with my boyfriend since I was 13, 2 years 8 months ish. First everything just like you. It's never bothered me that I've only ever been with one person, & I aren't intending to change that. I wouldn't have it any other way. Cause I see my friends going through failed relationships, being messed about & all the drama that comes with trying to find someone. Then I think to myself, why would I want that when I've already got what I have? Sure he does my head in sometimes, and the last 6 months of long distance haven't been easy, but I wouldn't change it for anything. As long as you're happy, what's the problem? Besides, not many 16 year olds would be willing to keep up a LDR. That's at least one case to proove that childhood sweetheart relationships can last regardless of what's thrown at them.