Her first serious. She's 18 in November. He's 22 and just received a general discharge from the army due to a pretty bad leg injury. she's known him for years (his grandparents live right down the street). she's loved him for about a year.

well, since he got out of the army, he's come up here to see his dad. they've seen each other almost every nite and he's found a job and decided to move up here and asked daughter to be exclusive.

daugher said, "mom, you're so psychic! you said that when i did meet someone, it would be someone that wasn't from my school (she's everyone's "bud" there), and that he would be about 5 yrs older than me." yeah, i was right and now i'm nervous! LOLOLOL.

emotionally, though, they're about on the same wavelength...they really are. most young men that age are emotionally young. daughter is mature for her age, soooo.

i've talked to her already about not doing something she'll regret the next day...that i know how "the moment" can take over, etc. she said she wouldn't. should i go ahead and talk to her about the pill now and tell her to come to me if she's considering? should i wait to see if they stay together for a bit so i don't insult her? i don't know!

my oldest waited for marriage so it wasn't an issue. she made it plain, so we didn't have to have "the birth control talk". my youngest believes in waiting for a very special someone who you're committed to. i could see that happening fast here.

advice?

thanks!

kd