Martin, a 17-year-old boy, has been raised single-handedly by his divorced mother. He deeply loves his 32-year-old neighbor and wants to marry her on his 18th birthday. His older friends advise him to become financially secure before committing to a relationship. However, Martin is unwilling to think logically and cannot foresee the undesirable consequences that are likely to occur because of this decision. He fears that he would lose the woman if he makes her wait. Explain why Martin is willing to make this choice and is unable to see the flip side of this relationship.
What will be an ideal response?
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