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After our wedding, Julio and I went to the hotel and had so much fun! We hung out and spent time together. I kept asking him if he believed we were married. I still can’t believe we are married!
The next day, we had to drop my sister off at the airport because she was going back home. On the way to the airport, we went to the mall and bought so much stuff! Julio and I met my dad at the airport and we all said goodbye. I got really sad and on the way back home we decided to visit my parents for Thanksgiving. It will be fun.
When Julio and I got home, it was time to clean! We cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. The apartment was such a mess! Gifts and trash were everywhere, the bed was unmade, there were dirty dishes in the sink; it was horrible. But we cleaned and then just hung out all day.
Married life is awesome! I love it! I love being called Mrs. Aliaga. It’s such an unexplainable feeling when you know you are going to be with the person you love for the rest of eternity!
How We Met
Julio and I went to high school together. We met at the end of my junior year, his senior year. We hit it off right away. I always thought he was such a cutie but I never imagined we would date! We started talking and becoming friends and it was totally obvious that we were attracted to each other but I didn’t want to get my hopes up. We finally started going out, and after that we were inseparable! Everyone thought we were going to break up because we were ALWAYS together; we never wanted to be apart. Everyone was against us (all that high school drama). There were girls that liked him and wanted us to break up, and everyone was telling him to break up with me because it wasn’t going to last. (I’m the one laughing now).
We are still inseparable and we never fight. We are now married and we couldn’t be happier! When I first started dating him, I wanted it to last, and he wanted the same thing. When he first said that he loved me and I realized that I felt the same way, I was hooked. I said to myself, “I am NOT going to let him go,” and I didn’t. I knew he was my soul mate and I wanted to be with him forever.
Advice for Newlyweds
1. Make lots of love. It’s a BIG thing in a marriage.
2. If something is bothering you or you feel bored, say something! Keeping your mouth shut is what causes problems and cheating and bad stuff. You have to share these kinds of things with your spouse.
3. NEVER go to bed angry. The worst feeling in the world is waking up and knowing you both are still mad at each other.
Yes, we are young but we are in love and couldn’t be happier. I love Julio with all my heart, and I have never loved anyone more than I love him. He completes me and he loves me even with all my flaws and imperfections. He loves me for who I am, and that’s what I love about him. He makes me laugh and takes care of me and always wants to make me happy. I do the same thing. We both go out of our way to make the other one happy, and I think that’s what makes our marriage work.
Julio’s blogs
Hey guys, it’s Julio!
What is the definition of marriage? What is the definition of love? The only answer I can give you is that YOU create the definition. Don’t let anybody make one up for you. Life is hard. Marriage is even harder. If you are young and you want to get married, just think that you have your whole life ahead of you. You don’t really have a profession or a secure job yet, so what you are about to do must be thought out — a lot — with your partner.
I am Latino and I have always wanted to have a serious relationship, but I guess girls don’t want that anymore, at least all the girls I have met. Maribel and I met in gym class, during the last three months of my senior year. If that isn’t destiny, what is? If I hadn’t met her on that specific day, I never would have met her at all. She would have gone to Florida forever. Maribel and I share something that is really special and I know that without it, I couldn’t go on. We share not only love but also the same dreams, hopes, personality traits, goals and beliefs.
So, what is the definition of love? MY definition is finding, as some might call it, your soul mate. She or he is the one that misses you when you are not next to them, loves you when you are next to them and loves you in both good and bad times. I hope that everybody that reads this can someday experience the same feelings I feel for Maribel. I wish you all good luck. Be responsible ? but sometimes take chances.
Another Julio blog
After having a wonderful dream wedding, we had to come down from cloud nine and come back to the real world. We work a lot, just to pay bills. But I am still happy. As you saw on Engaged and Underage, being with Maribel brought many problems. Not many people believed that we could be together — friends, family, even strangers. They didn’t think that we could make it.
I had a lot of problems with Maribel’s father because he also didn’t think that we could be happy together on our own. I think that, by now — after Maribel ran away, after we rented a room in one of the most expensive towns in New York, after having two cars, after taking care of each other while still being young and having fun — we have proven to everybody and anybody that we made it. And we will still be happy, even after all the economic problems (which most normal married couples have).
Marriage is not easy. You have to work with your partner in many situations because now you are going to see all their flaws and imperfections. I love Maribel and I always will, and no matter what we will always be there for each other.
If you would like to see just how big our love is, you can see it at www.myspace.com/amorsote 
**The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds ? and that’s what you’ve given me.**
August 6th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Congrats guys! Marriage is a wonderful thing I got married at 18 and just celebrated our 10th anniversary. It is tough but you have to be willing to compromise. I wish you both the best of luck!
August 6th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
You two are an adorable couple and I wish you all the best in your marriage!
Mari, the way your Dad conducted himself is a great example for Dads of young brides everywhere. I found it so touching how obvious his love for you is, and it was admirable that he was able to put his hurt aside and take part in your wedding. It was big of him to make an effort with Julio by hugging him and congratulating him. My Dad is the same way as yours in that he expected my husband to ask for my parents blessing before we got engaged. My husband didn’t want to do it either, but I personally think it is a nice tradition and a good way to honor the family that brought you up. Anyway, your father is wonderful and you probably will appreciate him more and more as the years go on. Not everybody is lucky enough to have such a loving family!
August 6th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
i love you guys!!!!! u made me smile during the whole show!!!!!! me being latina made me very proud as well
i hope i can be as happy as u guys are! good luck with everything!!!!! and Take care:)
August 6th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Julio and Maribel,
First time I have read these blogs, which then makes this my first blog comment.
From the moment I saw you two on the program just an hr ago, I thought these two have what it takes to make it! All that you two have gone through to get this far, well is huge.
I am still confussed as to where you two lived when you met, and where you got married. I see that you are in NY now - wow. Not sure where, but those are some big cities!
More of a big rat race! If you two can make it there, then you two will make it anywhere!
By the way, at the end of the program, you were calling Maribels Dad with some news - good and bad. What was the news? I was thinking you were going to say Maribel is pregnat. I hope you two can enjoy ea other for sometime before kids, as kids take 110% of your time, and they are exhausting for many many yrs!
Congratulations and best of luck to both of you! Sounds like you have it all figured out. Now just stick to the rules and you will be just fine!
Kim in CA
August 6th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
mari its ur girl shaunte after watching ur episode i wanted to cry a little i still think its crazy that u ran away i remember that same day when i was coming home from boces u called me and told me u were running away and ask me if i could pick you up. i remember the same day u came into segelke’s class and told me u met this great guy. Mari just wanna say that i will always be here for u u know u can always call me no matter what i cant believe ur moving down to florida again maybe but if u believe that will be the best for you guys i’ll support u to the fullest ur one of my closest friends it hurt me when u told me u were moving in 11th grade and a joy to hear ur coming back but u gotta do what u gotta do to make ur life better and do me a favor when uget to FL. do move plz go on to college and when its time for my wedding ur ass betta be there as i was for u *smiles* i luv u girl julio ur a good guy treat my girl like a princess. ps. its glad to see u and ur sis having a close relationship cause from what i remembered it wasnt
August 6th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Hey you guys! It’s so weird….it feels like just yesterday you and Julio were just starting your relationship and I distinctly remember our (me and Maribel’s ) Junior Prom with us all sharing the limo. I wish you guys all the best of luck!
August 6th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Hey you two! I loved your episode and I’m a wife and mom for a long while now. I’ve never done this before, but something in you two struck a cord with me and I had to post. I truly hope you two love each other more and more each and every day! May the day of your wedding be the day that you look back in 50 years and realize it was the day you loved each other the least because your love has grown and grown. Julio, your adorable and seem to be very grounded and responsible. You both seem that way actually. There is nothing better than the love you have, so work to keep it strong, compromise, give what you can, take when you need to, and never let a day go by when you don’t tell each other, AND MEAN IT, how good life is with each other in it. Think of how it could be if you weren’t in this together! Good luck and I hope to see updates of ya’ll. It won’t always be easy, but I really think ya’ll WILL do this!
August 7th, 2007 at 12:03 am
umm what the hell is the big news
August 7th, 2007 at 12:04 am
what the hell is the big news????
August 7th, 2007 at 12:11 am
Do you ever think about the fact of both of you ever getting bored or tired of eachother because you married eachother so young? ive seen lots of couples who just seperate because they married eachother way too young.
August 7th, 2007 at 12:12 am
hey guys!
well me and my fiance just got done watchin
y’alls episode and me and my fiance are goin
through the same thing, but im younger and
i havent ran away from home. i dont plan
on it. i plan on to stay at my dads and leave
after i graduate and im graduatin early and then
im movin in with him. my dad hates him for stuff
that we have done. we snuck around and stuff.
but i just wished my dad would act like your day.
my dad also doesnt know bout us bein engaged
only my mom side and friends know and his whole
family. but i know if we tell my dad he would go insane!
just wanted to tell you guys that!
hope you two the best.
August 7th, 2007 at 12:22 am
Just wanted to say I think yall are such a cute couple and dont listen to what other people say. Listening to all these people talk #$#@ will only give you another obstacle to overcome. You both have the right to love and do what you want with your lives. So be happy and ignore those unhappy ppl that need to get a life. I know how it is cuz i had a baby young but I am still in college after having 2 babies. Its really hard but not impossible. Good Luck
August 7th, 2007 at 12:22 am
You guys are so cute together! You both look so happy when your around each other, of course what kind of marriage would it be if you weren’t? My boyfriend lives 2 hours away and I thought that was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do and deal with, but after watching this episode you guys are almost like and inspiration to me. (Not saying I’m running away to his house or anything, I’ll take your adivce, haha) I just wanted to say good luck with everything and God Bless!
August 7th, 2007 at 12:23 am
Congratulations! Always nice to see Latinos running away from home…lol…j/k (This is coming from a Hispanic) You’re not the first nor the last to ever do that and I mean it in a nice way….Hope all of your dreams come true. Make sure you give yourselves time for eachother when you ever have an argument…it’s sbetter to calm down after an fight then to yell at eachother and maybe regret something that you say. Good Luck in the future…Education is the success to a heppier and easier life.
August 7th, 2007 at 12:43 am
Hey Julio and Maribel,
Congradulations that both of your dreams came true. I hope to have a future like that someday but I’m very young and shouldn’t actually be thinking of marriage so soon. It’s still great how you two are so in love and I wish the both you you the best of luck!
Best wishes in everything that you both do,
Alexandria.
August 7th, 2007 at 12:50 am
Watching you guys episode about how u two were only together for a few months was scary…..i was just telling myself it want last…but reading your blog i see you are not as young minded as what most people would think when think about the whole engaged and UNDERAGE…..i think you guy are meant for each other….i really loved you guys episode…it doesn’t take much to make a relationship last…all it takes is love, lots of love, more love, open ears, understanding and honesty. Congrats. and i wish u both well and your family, everything with your dad and mom and what not……its just hard letting go of their baby….but it will all work out for the better….
August 7th, 2007 at 12:50 am
I wish you all the best..marriage is hard..don’t ever stop working at it…if you can see your way clear, go to college and get a degree even it’s an associate’s degree, today’s world is tough in the job market, these companies look for college degree’s… get a good education, a high school diploma is not enough….god bless you both!!
August 7th, 2007 at 12:59 am
Hello. My name is Courtney. And I just got finished watching your episode of Engaged and underage. Your episode is probably the best episode so far. I loved it. I was almost in tears when I heard how upset Maribel’s family was about the relationship. I was so happy when Maribel’s father decided to walk Maribel down the aisle. This episode of Engaged and underage was my favorite. Best of luck to the couple.
August 7th, 2007 at 1:03 am
Hi Guys,
You are both so adorable! I really liked watching your show. I hope things work out with your families. Sometimes it does take some time.
Good luck and happy marriage to you!
Celia
August 7th, 2007 at 2:09 am
I loved your episode!I thought the Spanish was beautiful and the Julio trying to dance was adorable!Your family obviously loves you very much and it’s nice to see in this day and age.I wish you the very best!
August 7th, 2007 at 3:14 am
I just wanted to say congradulations on your marriage. I’ve watched both seasons and I have to say that out of all the couples, you two seem the most in love.
You guys make such a beautiful couple, and I’m glad that both families are finally being able to come together.
Much love and happiness to you both!!!
August 7th, 2007 at 3:28 am
Hey!! Well Congrats on the wedding! I just saw the episode and had to comment. You guys are the cutest couple that have been on the show. Good luck with Everything!
August 7th, 2007 at 3:39 am
Love your show. You guys are one cute couple. That is true love. I got married when I was 19. Now I’m 22. Love it day by day with my husband and son. Good luck
August 7th, 2007 at 4:25 am
I LOV3D UR EPISOD3 OUT OF ALL DA ON3S I’V3 S33N IT WAS GR3AT U AND JULIO MAK3 A GR3AT COUPL3 WISH U GUYS DA B3ST
August 7th, 2007 at 5:35 am
Hey congrats on your wedding I just saw your episode and you guys make a great couple. Wish you the best of luck! No matter what always talk about your problems no matter how hard they are. If your wondering why I decided to write to you guys is because I know how you feel Maribel, I like you ran away from home when I was 16 and went to live with my now husband he is three years older than me. We have been married for 3 years now and have a 2 yr old daughter. My parents were very upset with us for awhile now we get along very well and I know that your family will start loving your husband very soon just a matter of time.
August 7th, 2007 at 6:20 am
Okay well I loved this episode I always watch the show and since my husband and I got married at 18 and 19 can relate a lot of the time (btw todays our 3 year anniversary) anyhow I loved your episode you guys seem so real and in love and sweet and not caught up in other junk making it day to day it hard but worth it your one of the couples I see making it through all the way talk, talk, talk, marriage is a constant work in progress and love comes easy but thats the only part lol the rest is work but very much worth it congrats and I hope both of you as hard as is it go to college and it will be hard but thats short term the long term is to make it a lot easier forever
August 7th, 2007 at 8:53 am
You guys are so cute!!! I wish you all the best!!!!
August 7th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
So whats the big news!!!! Are yall having a baby????
August 7th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
I wish you all the best I really do. I am a product of a young and very quick marriage. We were 20 years old, and dated 2 months, then got married, and like you guys his family did not approve. We are military and have dealt with many struggles. I am here to let you know it does work out. Today is our 5th wedding anniversary and I love him more then I did the day we got married. We have two very beautiful children together, he is still military and I am still a college student. You can do it, all it takes is dedication and hard work. I noticed your thoughts to other newlyweds, Most I agree with it. It does take love, but later down the line you will learn its much more then that. He needs to be your best friend. Also argue, its okay, its actually healthy if you do it right. Remember its not what others think, its how you two are when you are together that matters. Lastly about the family. There is light at the end of the tunnel. In time that will pass. His mother has since forgiven us both, and we are very close now. I wish you both the best in life.
August 7th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
Hi, I watched your episode. And you guys really touched me, because about two months ago i broke up with my boyfriend but we had been together for 3 years since the 7th grade, now going into our sophmore year. But him and my mom dont seem to ever get along at all, thats what happen the last time i spoke or saw him, he got mad at my mom for a question she asked him (though her voice can be very stern) and he stormed out of my house. Though when i was on vacation my mom told me he called. But your story really touched me when you compared juilo to your father because my ex is the same sign as my father, which is what always made me beleive he was my soulmate, & ironically im the same sign as his mother so i always felt we were destined to together. Even not to long ago he said when we were both 18 (im older) he would marry me right out of high school thats when i knew he was right for me. I have been watching engaged & underage since the moment it came on tv, and only your story truly touched me i could feel the love coming off of the screen. When love is so strong that you move away from home to be with that person it was meant to be. Honstly because i would do the same! Who knows one day you may see me on that show, you guys truly seem in love and i hope you have a wonderful life together. And Thank You for helping me realize who i truly love and want to be with.
August 7th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
Wow you both look really in love….Felicidades a los dos…Im sure that once you both move Julio and your dad will get along. Good luck..
August 8th, 2007 at 8:09 am
Hey you both, congrats and always keep your families close, they truly can help strenghten a marriage. What was the big news though my online cut off when you were just about to announce it?????
August 8th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
Hey Marii, it’s ur sis Crystal!! I miss you s0o0o much!!! How do you like your recent fame??? It’s starting to follow me around …but yeah… I heard you guys had to move out of your apartment into a single room. Is that true??? How are your cars? Are they still running? And Aimee and Georgey? Are they okay??? I miss both you guys so0o0o much!! Tell Julio that he always has a sister down here that cares for him, even when his father-in-law might not show it so much…How’s your job? Are you feeling okay??? Everyone I’ve talked to loves the show..I watched all the extra footage online and did you see the aftermath one at the end at Tio Tomas’s house?? When you put that animal in my face and I pretended to bite you? That was such a sister moment. Well I hope you’re still checking this blog. Call me sometime.
August 8th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
i loved your show what is the big news ???????????????
August 11th, 2007 at 10:55 am
I LOVED your episode!!!! I kinda ran away from home too, so I can totally relate. My parents (well my mom) hated my boyfriend, but when they came down to visit us for spring break, their relationship got MUCH better. We’re not married yet, but I can only hope my daddy walks me down the aisle too. Because I’m latina too, and that is very important in my family. I wish you guys TONS of happiness and GOd bless you.
August 11th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
i loved your episode
your husband is hot!
hahahaha
good luck with your lives together
August 13th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
You two are such an inspiration! My boyfriend and I have been together for fifteen months now and it has been difficult considering I live in Houston,TX. and he stays in Austin,TX. but seeing how much you went through to be with Julio makes me even more inspired to move to Austin and go to UT when I graduate instead of trying to push my boyfriend to move here. My father doesnt really like the fact that we started dating when I was 16 and he was already 18 but now I’m 17 and he will be 20 soon and my dad thinks that I’m too young to even be in love, but I know deep down in mi corazon that my boyfriend is the guy for me. I know it will be difficult being with him and getting married at such a young age, but you two have inspired me to do whatever I have to in order to be with him and not pay attention to my father’s criticism. Don’t worry though I won’t run away, I’ll wait til I’m eighteen and I can simply move. That way I can be happy with Gregorio and my mother can move to Virginia to live with my abuelita & divorce my father & live happily. I hope you two can move to Fl. close to your family soon. Just curious…when do you plan on going to college and starting a family?
August 14th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
I just want to start off by saying that I truly believe that from all the show that have passed your episode was far the best one. It was not corny and fake. Besides I truly believe that this your episode was real. Everything that happened to you guys was something expected. I really loved the fact that you guys where latinos. I wish you guys the best. And let me give you props girl your hubby is cute.Hopefully everything turns out good and your parents will come around and be happy for you guys.
April 30th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
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May 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 am
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July 9th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
hi i watched your beautiful wedding I admire you both and i have the greatest respect for you. I am engaged for a year now my fiancee Antonio and I have had a very rough time. I have shed many tears bc of the pain my parents put both of us through.I know you dont know me, but I really and truly love Anonio with every thing that I am. His family loves me which is great.On the other hand, my parents especially my Dad has threatened to disown me and kick me out of the house, he says that if I marry him, then he will not attend, nor will he acknowlege me or his future grandchildren. More than anything i want my parents blessing and Antonio and have been put through several hells but we are sticking together. We are plannng our wedding for next year.All i want is to fall asleep and wake up to the man that I love and live each day together through the peaceful times and through the storms.I know God brought us together. I was wondering if u two had any words of wisdom for Anonio and I. God Bless the both of you
July 14th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
I wish you all the best of luck with your marriage. I was 19 yrs old & my husband was 30 and no one thought it would last. We have been married for almost 9 yrs. As long as you guys are honest, never let anyone (not even family) get in the middle of your problems, trust & love each other everything will be fine.
Everyone has some financial issues & overworks when you are young and have responsibilities. That should be seen as a sign that you are infact growing up and that you are trying to make everything work. Congratulations!
Hope to one day see your update on MTV celebrating your 10th anniversary.
July 14th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
hey you guys. i was wondering what you had to tell your dad at the end of the episode, mari?
you guys are great.