I was with my high school sweetheart for 7½ years. We were talking marriage until he dumped me (he’d been cheating and I was on dialysis). I was 21, and he’d turned 22 two days earlier, the same day his dad died of esophageal cancer.
Long relationships when young still happen. I started seeing my husband 2 months later, and we just had our 14-year anniversary. I’m 35.
I’m sorry to hear about your high school sweetheart, but glad to hear that it ultimately worked out for you. I’m also glad to hear that there is at least one young female who is aware enough to find this forum interesting.