when is the best marrying age?

Philippines
January 26, 2007 8:55pm CST
Half of my high school girl friends are already married and are toting kids and hubbies now when we get together. The other half, which includes me, are still single and are hip deep in our careers. We've always discussed this when we get together and it's always a stalemate. So what do you think is the best age to get married?
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@BRIJENDRA (926)
• India
27 Jan 07
The best age to get married is in between 25 to 30 years when one gets settled.In this case the individual is no more burden to anyone even parents.
@haze06 (241)
• Philippines
27 Jan 07
I think it really depends... people vary a great deal in ages at which they become mature. A few exceptional people might be ready for marriage in their teens. Others are much too "young" at 30. I think the best way is to find out the average age when people actually do marry. In most developed countries, the age of most men today at the time of first marriage is about 24 and their brides are slightly over 21. People today are not older but younger at the time of marriage than they were 50 years ago. Studies have even indicated that teenage marriages are the least successful. And, suggest that marriage in the early middle 20's is desirable. It's also the stage where child-bearing is the easiest and safest period. :D
@kesfylstra (1868)
• United States
27 Jan 07
I have always known that I would, Lord willing, be an early-married person. I only waited till 24 because my now-husband couldn't get married any earlier. I am very happy with my life, and wouldn't have it any other way. However, I do know that further education (graduate level) and career are very important to people. My best friend is working on her doctorate. More power to her, but for me, it was always family first. I don't think there is a right and wrong answer to your question. It's a personal choice. However, one thing is it is safer to have children younger, and while medical science is making advances in later-life pregnancies, there are still high risks that I have seen too many instances of in my own family.
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