when should one marry???

marriage - couples
India
June 11, 2008 4:52am CST
i'm only 16years old and i don't even have a girlfriend... but time will come when i have to marry.... i don't have any idea when to marry.... when i say when to marry i mean the age... i think the right time to marry is when you are mature enough to look after a family..or is it when you have found your dreamgirl??
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24 responses
• Philippines
12 Jun 08
Marriage is something that one should rush through looking for. It will just come. For the question of when to get married, it's a matter of choice. But before deciding anything, one must ask her or himself: "Am I ready?", "Am I mature enough?", "Is he/she the one?", "Will I be a responsible husband/wife?". It doesn't matter if you married at a very young age, or if you are too old. The important thing is if you are ready for that commitment and be responsible for the actions you will take. Just remember that marriage is sacred. So before deciding anything, think really hard.
• Philippines
12 Jun 08
sorry for that... I mean "Marriage is something that one should NOT rush through looking for."
@elisa812 (3026)
• United States
11 Jun 08
I think you are right. I think the most important thing is deciding when to marry is whether or not you are mature enough. I think you have to make sure also that you feel personally that you are ready to take that kind of step. I got married when I was 22, and I've been very happy with my decision. I felt like it was just the right time for me because I felt that I was ready for that kind of commitment, and it was good timing for me with getting finished with college. Good luck whenever you end up getting married one day!
• India
11 Jun 08
hey!thanks for sharing your experience and also for your advice.all the best for your future.
• Southend-On-Sea, England
11 Jun 08
I think the time to marry has no set rules re: age.....just when you meet the right person and everything feels right about it. That can happen at any age, but I think the younger you are, the more likely you would be to be fooled by your feelings and maybe think something is right then it all goes wrong. I'd say just take your time, go out with quite a few girls, get your heart broken a couple of times (as that's good practice even though it feels horrible) and one day you'll meet the person who you just can't live without, and when you are older, it will be a mature kind of deep love, rather than that highly excitable thing we get when in our teens and just starting out in the world of love relationships. Take it easy - enjoy life, and good luck!
• India
11 Jun 08
well i've understood what you are trying to say but what if the girl is also following the same practice....than won't it be too late.anyways thanx for responding. take care!!
@chirantani (1379)
• India
11 Jun 08
A guy should marry when he is mature enough to take responsibilities of an another person,he should have a good job or a good settlement in life.
• India
11 Jun 08
you are right,having a job is a must....thanx for your suggestion.!
@liuqian (476)
• China
11 Jun 08
Yea,i think first you should be mature enough because you have to stay with someone for a long time and have to learn how to love someone,how to maintain your family.And you also have the ability to make a living and make sure you will make your family happy not worrying about other things. It is still too early to think about it.When you find your dreamone, you will know.^^Now just study hard...
• India
11 Jun 08
yeah..i will definitely study hard...thats my first goal..thanx.
@izzuyasha (348)
• Malaysia
11 Jun 08
I'd say when you are not too young nor too old.About 25 is okay for me.It also depends on your relationship with your partner.And most importantly do you have enough savings to start a family?
• India
11 Jun 08
well right now i'm not planning to marry...i'm too small.. i just wanted all your suggestions.....right now i've to study hard...thanx for your response..
@scapula (760)
• Jordan
13 Jun 08
Wait and just wait .. when it is the time you will know that, you are young to marry. Although in past in ,some countries, they used to marry at this age, this habit stopped and faded aways these days. the more you got old the more mature you will be the more awareness of life an family and others... be patient and it is not false to start seeking for your dream-girl ..
@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
Oh your too young to think of those things. Definitely at your age it is too young to get married. Time will tell when you are ready to be married. It has nothing to do with age but with maturity and preparedness of the person to be married. First thing first enjoy your life now and think about it later in life there are many things to think and be aware right now but marriage is just not yet you priority right now. it will come even if you don't think about it that much
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
13 Jun 08
You don't HAVE to marry at all and should never feel that that is a goal in your life. If you meet the right girl, you will just know in your heart if it's right. At 16, you should just be worried about your education and making sure you are able to take care of yourself on your own. As for when is it right? well, when you can take care of yourself and be responsible and not be a burden to your wife as well as your wife being your dreamgirl. By that I mean, It isn't up to you to support your wife but if she were to become pregnant and need time off from work, could you handle that? Also, I was married to a man that could not hold a job. I got so tired of pulling his weight as well as my own. The financial part of marriage is only one aspect and it should be working together for the benefit of the family.
@mialei23 (2385)
• Philippines
11 Jun 08
Ofcourse AGE does matter in marrying. The right time for me is when you are stable enough and can raise families, graduated from college and can get a work by your own. Yes, get matured and can stand on your own is a good sign you can marry any time. Ofcourse, if you think you find the right one for you, don't let go..marry her/him as long you know you can both raise family together through thick and thin.
• India
11 Jun 08
thank you for your valuable advice...hope it will be of good help!thank you for your response.
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
you can marry as long as you are ready enough to take all the responsibilities of raising your own family.. there is no specific age so as to then to marry.. the age w have only applies when does marriage is legal for us.. but nonetheless, you can marry the one you love when you are sure you are old and mature enough to make a marriage work..
@chechuva (1275)
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
i would say couple should get married when they are already financially, emotionally stable. it is really hard nowadays to just get married without money to support your family. and of course the couple should be mature enough to handle things as family. they must be prepared and expect lots of things. because having a family is really different from our past way of living. there are lots of things to consider. like going out with friends, buying stuff, in-laws and all kinds of expenses. isn't that we always say that we already found our dream partner when we are in our relationship? emotions should not be the our main basis for getting married. it can deceive us.. like the elders saying, "marriage is not like a hot rice, that when we eat it and was hurt because it hot, we just spit it out!" marriage is a binding thing. let's weigh things first, think million times before we decide! have a nice day! you're still young! enjoy your life and when you think you're really ready to carry all the burden of family life, then get married!
• India
13 Jun 08
You can't judge by your age .To get married you should be responsible enough and self dependent so that you can take your own decision. After getting married many responsabilities comes into picture which you can't even thought of now at 16 years. You will have to give 100% commitment to whom you are goin to marry.Your maturity level should be high no childhood nature i think this stage it may come at 20 -25 years or may be after that. Good Luck!!
• India
13 Jun 08
Hey antony ! The right time for marriage is when you are mature enough to look after a family. You might fall in love with a girl in your high school, does'nt necessarily mean that you gotta marry. Have a good career and then settle down with a partner. Best wishes! Have fun!
@marababe (2503)
• Philippines
12 Jun 08
You should marry when you are responsible and mature enough to marry. Marriage is a commitment, something serious. You should have stability in all aspects, you should be prepared for everything. I'm turning 21 in a couple of weeks and I made a discussion on how I want to marry already but I know I'm not yet ready. I want to but I still can't. When you find your dream girl and you're not yet ready to get married, then she can serve as your inspiration and motivation in life then when the time comes that you feel and you know you are ready, then maybe you can marry her already.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
12 Jun 08
When age is being asked when to get married, I would say that, for men is 25 and 25 for women, But kidding aside, one should get married only when both parties are, financially stable. Money should be considered first before anything else. Let's just be practical these days.
@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
12 Jun 08
Well you should certainly be an adult when you marry, at least 18 but 21 would be more reasonable. But, being an adult STILL does not mean it is the right time to get married. You should get married when you are mature enough to commit your life to your wife and any future children. I have met men over 30 who are still not at that point in their life, all they want to do is go out and have a good time, and they do not want to commit to a relationship. (This is not to say you cannot have a good time once you are married, but there needs to be more of a balance.) Aside from that, even if you are an adult, and feel you are mature enough to handle marriage, you still need to make sure you have met the right woman. Too many people rush into marriage because they feel they can get divorced if they realize they made a mistake. If only they would take the time to realize it before they got married, they could save themselves some heartache. I hope this is helpful to you. :)
@anndocs (249)
12 Jun 08
For me, age doesn't really matter. Okay, around 25 and up is ideal. Again, it's not about age. Marriage is very sacred and life time commitment with a divine purpose. Your heart, your mind and ofcourse your saving must prepared as well. Even when you have found the "right" girl for you (not just the one you dream), It's not reason to rush you to marital commitment. Both of you must be prepare and are lovingly accepted the true meaning of union; to love and to cherish for the rest of your life whatever may happen you will stand together. Add on advise: you have to seek God's direction and ask him for a guidance on all your plans from choosing a girl upto planning to marry. Good Bless
• Nepal
12 Jun 08
Are you really interested in GF then just search and leave that don't get dive into that...but one day you should marry one. What I mean is that frist be selp employed and approach to the life aim. What is your aim just focus on that and start to earn much then you are qualified to marry a girl. If you a marry soon than you can afford your wife and that relation amy end to divorce. So kid be aware of the life and think so that you can get success. Marriage is nothing just finish your study. Reply me..
• Australia
12 Jun 08
lif can not repeat.....choose the most important thing for urself that what i would say................