Are getting Married because It is the Age to Get Married?

@sdas86 (6076)
Malaysia
December 15, 2008 7:59am CST
I know that there are some people get married because it is the age to get married and they get married not because of true feeling of love. They get married because they think they should get married at certain age. Do you think that getting married because it is the age to get married is a good thing to do?
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13 responses
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
21 Dec 08
No I dont think so. No matter how young or old a person is as long as he/she is not yet ready to be married even if he/she is in the right age that society thinks they should get married, they shouldnt force themselves just because other people or society tells them that they should. It is a serious thing and not to be taken too lightly just because. Its a commitment and a process, of sorts and a lot of factors has to be considered before anyone jumps into marriage. Unless of course it is in their tradition to have to be married to someone. The parents might arrange it or their cultures do dictate it. There has to be respect for tradition but not to compromise ones freedom. In cases like these, issues has to be sorted out before making any decisions. Then again, Im not married yet so what do I know, right?
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
23 Dec 08
Hi, You are right. Getting married is a serious thing, both should be mature enough before getting married.
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@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
24 Dec 08
Agreed.^_^
@mjoy07 (202)
• Philippines
17 Dec 08
I'm 27 now, and i always thought of that my age is haunting me hehehehe, sometimes I think that I should get married because for me a girl's age really matters. It's hard for pregnancy when a girl turns 30, that's why i rush. hehehe. But of course you should evaluate yourself if you're ready to commit yourself in the new chapter of your life and are you willing to grow old and promise to be faithful forever with your significant other. Love must the first reason why we want toget married NOT our AGE.
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
17 Dec 08
Hi, Don't feel so worry about it. I think that when it is your time to meet your love one, it will come automatically. So, be yourself, be happy. I wish you luck in your love and relationship. Best of luck.
@mjoy07 (202)
• Philippines
17 Dec 08
thanks, i just hope my boyfriend will propose before i turn 30 by 2011 hehehehee..
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
18 Dec 08
Getting married because of age is a wrong motive, marriage is a sacred union of two people deeply inlove and it should be based on feelings and the preparedness of married life and not because we are getting old that's why we rush into the aisle. For me I will get married because of genuine love and because I want to start a new life with the man I truly loved. But if I won't feel anything towards a guy even if I reached the age of 40 then I would never get married because it would surely end up in disaster.
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
20 Dec 08
Hi, Thanks. You are right. Marriage is very important. We should not get married because it is the age to do so.
• China
27 Dec 08
in my opinion, i don't getting married because it is the age to get married.if i married with one, i must love him very much.even though i am a old girl in some people's eyes,so long as i havenot found my true lover,i couldn't get married in haste.
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
27 Dec 08
Hi, I agree with you. If we can't find our true love, we do not need to be in a hurry to get married with someone we don't love. I hope that you will find your true love.
@j47lee (740)
• Canada
16 Dec 08
Nope.. i dint get married because of my age... im 27 and my mom has been pestering me to get married since i turned 20... lol... but then i met the love of my life.. and everything fell into place.. :0)
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 08
Hi, I still haven't meet the one I love. So, I cannot get married yet.
@Tepung (16)
• Malaysia
25 Dec 08
Hi sdas86. I'm 24 and getting married next year..The reason I'm getting married is because i luv my fiancee very much and would like to spend my life together with her. It's not because of the age or other factors...I think those who got married because of the age, would regret for the rest of their life..
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
26 Dec 08
Hi, May I know how long have you been together with your fiancee?
@Galena (9110)
15 Dec 08
If I'd not met my fiance, I might never have married, and if I'd not met him, I wouldn't feel like I was missing anything in my life by not marrying. there's no point marrying someone just to be married. that rather makes a mockery of the whole thing.
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 08
Yeah, if we get married because it is the age to get married. I think it will not be a good marriage.
• India
16 Dec 08
Arranged marriage is our culture and so most of us got married when we reach the age and also on the convenient of our parents or guardians. I feel that getting married at appropriate age is a good thing.
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 08
I also thing that getting married at appropriate age is a good thing but I need to find my love before getting married.
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
15 Dec 08
i think you have an answer in mind to your question. legally, there is an age that is allowed by law to get married. psychologically and emotionally, there is a certain age that exhibits maturity to be able to handle the rigors of marriage and life after that. i think it is not a good idea to get married because one feels like s/he is in the right age to get married. marriage is about two people. is the other person also ready? this has also to be considered.
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 08
Hi, You are right. It is not the age that matters. It is the feeling.
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
16 Dec 08
Well, for me I won't get married unless I'm ready to face the marriage life, if the person that I want to spend the rest of my life will propose on me and if everything is perfect already.. I don't want to let the age be the reason why should I need to be married.. Sometimes, even you're in the right age to get married but if you're whole personality or your whole self isn't yet ready then its useless because you will just end up your life unhappy and so much neglect and I don't want to happen those things in my life.. I want to have a peaceful mind and a happy life together with my husband and children without any problems and difficulties.. I know that engaging your self into marriage means that lot of responsibility will be in your hand still if your ready for that then everything will be fine, everything will be ok! So, I believe that marriage its not just for age but when you can tell your self that "I'm ready"!
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 08
Yeah, I will do the same thing, I will not get married if I am not ready for it.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
15 Dec 08
I used to think that way when I was younger. I had told myself that by the time I was 25 I wanted to be married. Reality set in and I didn't get married until I was 30. I think people who get married just because of their age are going to be in for a big surprise when they realize their marriage isn't what they thought it would be. The first reason to marry someone should always be for love.
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 08
Hi, Thanks for the response. Marriage should be because of love.
• Qatar
15 Dec 08
There isnt really an actual age thats best to get married. Every relationship is different. Make sure she/he is the one. are you ready to be with him/her? think of financial issues also. Be sure to look every angle of the situation before you decide. Marriage is not always a "walk in the park", it take serious effort for both. Be sure you're getting married for the right reasons not because of the age to get married. Happy mylotting!
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 08
You are right. Getting married should be taken seriously, it is not playing.
• Philippines
16 Dec 08
NO, I wont get married because of my age..I'll get married because Im already stable to take the responsibility and stable enough to create a family.. Age doesnt guarantee stability in getting married.. And have a partner that has a stable thinking, mature in all aspects and of course stable finacially..
@sdas86 (6076)
• Malaysia
16 Dec 08
You are right. When two persons are stable and ready for marriage, then it would be the time to get married.