Romeo And Juliet's Leap Toward Marriage

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I dont believe that Romeo and Juliet’s relationship is ready to take the leap towards marriage. Their families hate eachother and they barely know one another. I am aware that marrying Romeo and Juliet is not the smartest thing to do but I do believe good can come out of this situation. The feud between the Montagues and Capulet must end already and what better way to end the feud than with a marriage between both families. I hope i am making a wise decition in marrying these two young people and that no disfortunes are brung because of this.

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