what age is best to start thinking about marrige?

@farjun (135)
Israel
December 29, 2012 8:54am CST
i am only 21 and still i wonder when should i get married? currtenly not now but i'm not that far from 30... what do you think? when did you get married?
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16 responses
• China
30 Dec 12
I am 24 years old now,and I don't want to get married, I think maybe I will get married at 27 years old.
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• United States
12 Mar 13
Yeah that is a good age 27 to get married. I'm glad that you are putting off getting married until you are ready. It's not a good thing to rush into marriage. It is a big step and a lot of responsibility.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
30 Dec 12
I think that at your age, you should be exploring the world and have a great time in being with friends and making yourself busy in preparing for your future. I married at 22. But if things didn't happen the way that happened, I would have probably married much later.
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• United States
12 Mar 13
Yes I agree with your comments. It is so hard for us when we are young to really listen to others when they give us advice about marriage. Often times we think that they are already married so how can they understand how I feel or what I'm going through. It is good for young ones to really take the time to know themselves and what they want out of life before starting a life with someone else.
• Philippines
30 Dec 12
If you feel that you are ready financially, emotionally, spiritually and physically then it's time. Be sure to be prepare to commit your self to the one your going to be married to. And make sure that she's the one you want to grow old with.
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• United States
12 Mar 13
Yeah it is important that one is prepared to the best of their ability. Even then with all the preparation their will be hard times and it is a good thing to know how to handle differences in a peaceful way. It is important as well that we have something to offer when entering a marriage.
@Jennlee3 (292)
• United Kingdom
30 Dec 12
In my opinion this is an impossible question to answer and I agree with the first response on here that stated: "age is immaterial". There is not set age in life when one is officially ready to be married. There are a number of factors to consider when making the decision to settle down. I think it's about personal maturity and when you feel in your life you are ready but then of course you may be ready but single or with a partner not suited to be your life mate. It's more about (in my opinion of course) finding a partner suited to be with you forever. I think people get too bogged down with the idea of marriage as a milestone they have to hit as opposed to the sacred union it's meant to be. You need to make sure you're with a partner with whom you share similar values, life goals and desires--meaning you want the same things out of life and will agree about the big issues--finances, location, jobs, children, religion, etc. Because those are the "big" issues that can tear a relationship apart especially when you're trying to build a future/life with someone. It's not about age, it's about maturity and compatibility.
• Philippines
30 Dec 12
The best time to get married is when you are financially, physically, and emotionally ready. Do not rush. I am also 21 years old and I still want to enjoy life.
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• Bermuda
30 Dec 12
Well i am 34 and fixing to get married this year coming. But my advise was be is that you will know the time is right your heart will tell you. When Mr right comes along you will know. Age is just a number Maturity is not in age its in personal growth. People say I am older then my years. You will know when the time is right for you to get married. my advice would be to follow your heart and the rest will follow.
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@lampar (7584)
• United States
29 Dec 12
You shouldn't let the age decide when you are suppose to get marry, whenever there is someone out there who has captured your heart and make you feel that you want to live the rest of your life with her/him, then only you should consider about marriage. Unless you want to marry someone for the sake of your age instead of your love and deep feeling for her/him.
@lacieice (2060)
• United States
29 Dec 12
There is no set age to get married. When you meet the right person and it feels right, you do it. I got married when I was 22 and my husband was 24. One thing I will say...if you always put it off until you have the right job, or have more money, or for some other reason, it will never happen. Just go with your feelings.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
12 Mar 13
I think it depends on the person and there maturity. I was married when I was twenty one close to being twenty two. I was raised though that you don't mess around with dating. When you are courting someone it should be getting you ready for marriage and the responsibilities that come along with it. And that the intimate parts of a relationship is reserved only for those who are married. Take your time and make sure you are ready for the responsibilities.
• United States
29 Dec 12
I married my husband at 21 years old. he was only 20. I love my husband with all my heart and I am glad we are still together but to be honest me and him both said if we had the chance we would have waited until we were older. marriage is a big step but there is no right or wrong age to get married it's what in your heart that matters just make sure this is something you really want before you jump into it. marriage is a wonderful thing with the right person.
@gelomon (286)
• Philippines
29 Dec 12
For me, for what i have planned for my future is: I want to be married at the age of 23-25 if I have the job or the business that i want to start that can support me and my future family and if the job / business is stable then it will be great to get married. I am not that rushing things much. I just think that it is great to have childrens that you can raise as you gets older and not that much difference in the age between parents and childrens. But that was just my own opinion. If you are stable now and want to settle then its the right time. If you feel its not the time, then wait a little. Just be where you will be happy :)
• Malaysia
29 Dec 12
As I think it is time based. It should not be so far. but we should identify that what is my current situation and many other things. however I think it should be below 28 years because life is limited.
• China
29 Dec 12
Maybe 23-28?I am not quite sure.I got married at the age of 24,I never thought of the right age of marridge before.I think if you and your boyfriend think it is time to start a family of your own,that is the best time.
@Nursefrai06 (2498)
• Penrith, Australia
29 Dec 12
I think the best age to get married is 30, by that time people are more astute. Take your 20's as a time to experience more out of your life cause once you get married you open yourself to bigger responsibilities that will compromise trying new things and enjoying what you still can in your 20's. Don't be in a rush to marry, love will come to you when you're not looking, hopefully one day you do find the one at end of your 30's road as reward for all the experiences and heartbreak you've experienced before it. Don't worry, just LIVE. :)
@farjun (135)
• Israel
29 Dec 12
thanks i will.. isnt that old to get married at your 30's? you son is 10 years old and your 40..?
• Penrith, Australia
29 Dec 12
At least you'd be prepared by then and you can give your child the good life they deserve. As long as you don't have your first child past 35 cause that will put you in a risk for developing problems during your pregnancy. The best time to get married is when you are physicall, emotionally and financially ready. :)
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
29 Dec 12
When to get married I can say is fully depend upon you. Some people get married before 30 but some people (I mean specially man), always prefer to get married only after they get settle in business or in job.
@stringer321 (5643)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
29 Dec 12
I hope I will find a job and afford to live in an apartment with a nice garden and afford to have a dog and some spare time to take care of it. For marriage I will also need to save money to raise the family. Getting married is not a game. My brother had a girlfriend and 5 years later, they got married and 1 year later, they got divorced. Something didn't work... I think the best age to get married is 30+ , after having some life experience and a direction in the life, job with an income. It's not hard to just get married and say "everything will be alright"...We have to make things all right before we get married.