What age is the right time to marry?

Philippines
March 25, 2010 11:14pm CST
I am 24 now. I have a girlfriend and we are happy together. We are together for 6 years now. We haven't talked about getting married yet. I have some plans already but I couldn't tell her yet because I am comfortable to talk about marriage yet. She's 22 now. I just want to know if what age is the right time for a person to get married? What do you think?
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@advokatku (4033)
• Indonesia
26 Mar 10
I think your age is sufficient and appropriate to get married. In general, a male will be mature in psychologically at the age above 20 years ...
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• France
26 Mar 10
psychologically above 20 years, but I am more believer of mental age. Some people are very mature at very young age as some people are still kinda of childish even they are 40 years old. If Both ( or at least one of the partner) is mentally mature then you should get married. For males, I think 24 to 26 is right age to get married and for girls its around 22 to 25.
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@Shezi5 (14)
• France
26 Mar 10
yes Mr.Amjadmacs whatever you say i agree with but i feel that there are exceptions always.But generally this is very ideal age to get married and specially after having such a long relationship.
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• France
27 Mar 10
Miss shazia5 you're totally right. I can understand what you trying to say. There are always exceptions. I was talking as general not about exception cases, it's already known by everyone.
• China
26 Mar 10
I think your age is sufficient to get married.You are very lucky.I share you the same age.I do not have a girlfriend yet.Get married make you a mature people.
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• France
26 Mar 10
Well, it's not about the girl friend always that is best partner you'll get. Arrange marriages are also successful to some extend. It's more matter of you're matureness, luck and you're power of compromising in every matter of life.
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@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
26 Mar 10
Basing from law you are eligible to get married already. But, looking at reality, age is not the right thing to base whether you are ready or not. It must be the maturity level and readiness to face married life. I think age does not have any bearing to that at all. There are many factors to consider that is your emotional stability, financial aspect is also a very important factor to consider as well.
• France
26 Mar 10
I couldn't agree with you more, rsa101. I have the very same views on this topic. I have seen many couples who are not mentally matured, they fall in love ( at young age ) and decide to get married. Afterwards, they things doesn't goes as they thought. Both, partners have to think wide and seriously on this topic. I hate when couple gets divorce. I think, both of the partners have to compromise at certain things, in accord to have a successful and happy marriage life.
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@zausiu (610)
• China
26 Mar 10
I really envy those people having good fortune who find his better half in around 20y. May You have a happy life with your Mrs. Right. Behind every successful man there is a woman.
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• France
26 Mar 10
LOL, good Saying. Behind every successful man there is a women, but this doesn't tell it's your wife, it could be you're mother also. HEHEHE !!! Well, if the guys gets himself financially stable in 25 years plus he's mature enough to get married, then he should get married.
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@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
26 Mar 10
I think at your age. It's already time to settle down because It is good to see your kids growing and guide them as early as possible. The right age for male at 2, for girls at 23.
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• France
26 Mar 10
Well, i have this view that couple should get married earlier, In early 20's. In first 5 years of marriages, they should not have kids they should enjoy their life after then have kids and babies .
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• Philippines
26 Mar 10
If the girl is 26 I may agree with that. The maturity must be there whether intellectual or spiritual. Even if there's stubbornness that would be helpful to spur problems that can color your life as drama and comedy. lol
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• France
27 Mar 10
26 age of a girl is little big from my view. Personally, I would like the girl to be 22 years old. 22 is the age, where a girl is mentally mature plus young & lively also. I would want my wife to be young plus mature.
@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
27 Mar 10
Its not the age but the financial and emotional stability that can make me decide the right age to marry. It doesn't matter if you're in your early 20's 0r late 40's as long as when you do decide to commit, you are ready to take on such a big responsibility. I guess you are also from my country, the Philippines, because in our culture it seems everyone is rushing young people to get married before they reach a certain age, lest they be labeled old maids or old bachelors. These people, though they have good intentions, do not look at the practical side which is the financial stability and security. And there is no divorce here in the Philippines and no matter how many moralists we have, there are people having affairs outside their marriage because they found out that they are not ready or compatible with the ones they married because they married in a rush because either the girl is pregnant or something. But then again, if you are financially and emotionally stable, then go ahead and marry. But if you are just going to marry your girlfriend just because you are reaching a certain age, then for me it will just be a disaster.
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@amjadmacs (467)
• France
26 Mar 10
This is very nice topics. There is not fix answers for this. It's different in every country, culture, religions and individual thinking. As I belong from Pakistan, boyfriend and Girlfriend use to talk about marriages a lot. If you in a relationship, probably in 2 years you'll decide about getting married. My personal views about it that, one should get married, whatever them think they are ready to have serious relationship plus 100% willing to get married (without any doubts). If you were in my country, at 24 you would have been engaged at least. I believe, in getting married earlier, if you have a good career. But if you're someone who is struggling with his job and career then getting married early is not the right idea ( but if you're partner is very good and supportive then it doesn't matter)
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
26 Mar 10
I think when a person thinks that he/she have ability to shoulders their family's responsibility and also he/she able to shoulders their partners responsibility.. then he/she is in that age.. he/she should get married.. I think.. 24 years is a good age of marriage.. in this age boys and girls are able to understand their responsibility for their family.. have a nice day and keep mylotting always..
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• France
27 Mar 10
HMMMMM !!! I forgot to mention this point in my comments. I totally agree with you anurag3786. In our country ( somethings though) when a guy is careless and not responsible plus doesn't take life that serious ( old people advice ) people advice that let you're son get married then he'll be responsible and serious and sometimes it works also. But, now things are changed these concepts are gone.
@monkeylong (3139)
• Guangzhou, China
27 Mar 10
As far as I am concerned, I think the right age for you to marry a person , I think it will be at the time when you successful in some certain area. Maybe not so famous , but need have a sum of money. Then you can get a good marriage. have a nice day.
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@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
27 Mar 10
There is no right age to marry. A person should marry when that person feels that him/her is prepared to do so, and only if benefits are found in the action of marriage. There are people who decide to live together but don't marry, as you don't need a paper to demonstrate that you love someone
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@Shezi5 (14)
• France
26 Mar 10
Dear carloadriancanon i would like to share with you that i am also in a very long ralationship,but what i feel is slight change in life is good.By getting married with her will open a new chapter of life for you and i guess you will be able to understand your love in a more deeper way.i wish you very best of luck for whatever the decision you choose to take.
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• Philippines
27 Mar 10
honestly, there is no specific age - or qualification for getting the time for marriage.. its a human instinct. if you can feel this is it then this is it.. if your responsible enough. and can provide better future.. then be marry. reason why we always thinks about the right age. because we follow culture, traditions.. and also we want are family to get great education, shelter, food.. we can provide needs but not only needs.. but also wants... as long both of you is ready then feel free.
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27 Mar 10
I am now 30 but still I'm not yet ready to get married.I believe that the right time for a person to get married is at the age where she or he have achieved his or her goals in life and that the person is ready emotionally and financially.If both of you are stable to build your own family then it's the right time to get married.
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• Philippines
29 Mar 10
I think the right time is in the age of 22 and above. I personally preferred to marry in the age of 27 and above.
• Quezon, Philippines
27 Mar 10
Well, it is not a matter of age now that you both are at the right ages. It is really up to you. Are you stable enough in every aspect in your life to take this step? You and only you could answer that.
• India
26 Mar 10
As per Constitution, the for male 21 or above and for women 18 or above are legal age limits below which one cant marry.I just read one story in daily one couple get married..the guy is of age 72 and girl is of age 65..!
• United Arab Emirates
28 Mar 10
For a guy 29 is good and a girl 24 or 25 in my
• United Arab Emirates
28 Mar 10
Country but i don't know about yours,the question
• United Arab Emirates
28 Mar 10
Are you ready,that's what family and friends ask
@engrdng06 (248)
• Japan
26 Mar 10
I'm 24 years old too and I think we are already on the right age to marry. I want to but the problem is, my boyfriend seems not interested in doing so, maybe because of broken marriage. Im not completely sure but thats how I feel and thats how I take the situation I am. And of course, I could not afford to force somebody to marry me just because I want it. right now, I don't feel it as a need.
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