What's the best age for getting married?

China
May 14, 2011 4:59am CST
I've been in love with my boyfriend for two years.He is so sweet that I want to marry him and then forever. However, I'm not sure if it is appropriate to get married in my age, because I'm only 22 years old and have not graduated from college. From many of my families' and my friends' perspective, I should consider the marriage thing after finishing my college study and finding a job. What's your opinion? What's the best age for getting married?
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@siliguri (4241)
• India
14 May 11
you are 22 and me 24 the perfect age of getting married so when we are doing marriage... I think the best age for couple to do marriage is purely depend how enough they are mature to getting into marriage but i have to answer in age then my answer would be for girls 21-25 and for boys 25-28.. You are welcome to this lovely world anne...
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• China
14 May 11
Thank you very much.This is really a lovely world,people here are very kind. After reading all the response of you, I think I should get married after I finish my college first.
@shibham (16977)
• India
14 May 11
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• China
14 May 11
Thanks for your suggest. I am just confused about this question, so I started this discussion. If it will be deleted because there are some similar topic , I just have to say sorry to people here. Are there any solutions to this problem?
@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
15 May 11
On some Netscape article years ago, I rehd that the optimal ages are for a man of 32 and a woman of 26. I forget the exact explanation, but it makes sense---the way I'd explain it: "Marriage" is basically a statement that you are happy with your life the way it is, however it ends up. (People who get married while still UNhappy with their destiny are the ones who end up divorced). People get married because their parents want them married, or to provide a firm foundation for their children (of which 'marriage' is a cornerstone.' oh, 'move-in' together (or move to one of your parents' house, if you wish to guard your chastity), but wait until then to set it into law! But it sounds like you're still 'falling in love.' Marriage should either be built on the ground or so firmly built that it'll hold together no matter WHAT you land on! i.e. you shouldn't get married 'because you love each other,' but 'because you ARE together forever'---so the marriage is just 'making it official' that you are symbiotic of each other.
• Australia
14 May 11
Hi Anne, I am married for a year now and i am 21. My parents didn't like me getting married this early but i must say there is no harm. I am happier than ever and i share a great relationship with my hubby. He is 25. I think you should talk to your boyfriend though before deciding to get married. If you guys are comfortable enough to sustain yourself independently then go for it. But if you are not yet ready to live independently then you better focus on setting your career first. I hope you will take the right step!
• China
14 May 11
I'm admire you for having the courage to get married at such an early age.I'll take your advice and think over it.Thank you!
@ludyvel04 (311)
• Philippines
14 May 11
There is no best age for getting married as long as you feel complete already before finding someone you will be for life. But of course we have allowable age of getting married according to law. Eighteen years old for women and twenty-two for men. According to research the ideal age for girls to get married is at their 25 of age and men at 30 because at this age, both are already stable with their life, financially and emotionally.
• China
14 May 11
Maybe I'm too impulsive. We are both college students and not stable with our life,financially and emotionally. We haven't been prepared for the marriage life.
@kumakuma (84)
• Malaysia
26 May 11
For me, nobody can tell the right age to get married. Sometimes, I feel it is better to finish study and then work for a year and then you can get married. It is because you'll have the money to live on as a spouse. it is not easy to get married while studying. You need a lots of strength and support from family. Mostly women get married between age 25-27 years old. It is according to the Malaysian situation. But nowadays, the figure has rise up to 30 years old.
@damnsam (67)
• India
14 May 11
Hi Annejiang. I think you should not marry now as this is seriously not the right age. I am 28 and still have no plans of marriage till the next two years. For girls, its has to be at least 25or greater but as its advisable scientifically to have kids before 30 years for women. So do get married before or by 28 years of your age and till then you would also find out if you really want to live this same person as being in a love(read girlfriend-boyfriend) relationship is entirely different than a marital one....
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
15 May 11
Hi there, you can get married if you think you are matured enough to marry the one you love... moreover, it is important that both of you are stable enough... life is getting harder as time passes by... you need to be practical... i don't have plans of settling down anytime soon... my top priority right now is to finish college and look for a decent and stable job... it's time to give back to my parents. I owe them my life and what i have right now. plus, i need to save up for my future... i have an ailment and i need medicines for my maintenance. nyay!
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
15 May 11
The best age to get marry is the one you feel is right to you...if you are in doubt then don't get marry yet!
• Philippines
14 May 11
In my opinion you should finish your studies first and land a job before getting married. The ideal age for women is 25 while for men 28. At this age, most men and women are already physically, financially and psychologically ready. Nowadays when life is hard, it is better for the couple to have jobs both. Marriage speaks of love and commitment, on its other side i s the means to sustain it.
• Philippines
15 May 11
I'm 22 and already a professional. I want to get married with my boyfriend soon also. But, considering finishing school isn't the only important thing. It's actually getting a stable job and a tremendous amount of savings. I want to get married in a simple way, have few close friends and family around, but, i want to spend honeymoon in Europe which is very expensive. I don't want to get married and have not enjoyed the process. So save up and get married without any headache on how to pay bills. I know I can enjoy better reminiscing every second of it, if it's really worth the wait :)
• India
14 May 11
There is no age for love. But the marriage should be held at the correct situation. To live a life, we need everything. First job is necessity. So your families & friends perspective is more than 100% true. You should consider this before you start your family life. Speak with your boy friend about the future. First you both get settled & steady your carrier and then you both get married as per your wish. Then start your marriage life & everything will be great. I pray that you both get married as soon as possible and in very soon you will start your life with your sweet guy. My best wishes to you :)
@cora30 (134)
• United States
14 May 11
Hi there,i guess for me in my own opinion the best/right age for you to get married is that maybe at the age of around 25-30,at least with this age you are physically,emotionaly and spiritually ready for the new life that your getting in..:)
14 May 11
The ideal age for girls is 25. However, there are a lot of factors that you have to consider other than age. It doesn't mean that once a girl hits 25 then she can already get married. It really depends on how ready are you enter this new phase on your life? Being ready means you need to emotionally and financially stable. Since both of you are still in college, I would suggest that the two of you finish your studies first and be financially ready before you take the vow.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
14 May 11
i think whenever you are ready... you should be able say that you are ready to get married, settle down and start your own family.
• United States
14 May 11
There is no such thing as a "marriage age". Everyone is different and things work out differently for different people. If you genuinely think you are ready to be married, then I see no reason why you shouldn't. I got engaged two years into my relationship, then got married two years after that. I was 21 when we got married.
@tammy27 (1241)
• Philippines
14 May 11
hhhmmm..... i want to get married at about 25-28 years old. i think it's the perfect time. its great that you and your boyfriend has a great foundation for your relationship. but for me you buys should be more stable in lifer before marriage. finish studies, have a good job, stuffs like that.. :)
• China
14 May 11
I think you'd better marry him when you have finished your college.You just 22 years old ,you have too much time to prepare it . When you graduate ,both of you two have solid foundament to build your dream . So ,in my opinion ,college is the first things you should complish.
• Philippines
14 May 11
for me the best age for getting married is when u and your bf/gf are both ready and is capable of facing challenges in life like having a baby and can support each others need. I want to get married at the age of maybe 26 to 30. :)