What is the proper age to marry in your opinion?

China
March 20, 2007 10:03am CST
Today at lunch time, I heared of that a girl married when she was just 16 years old which I think too early,what do you think? What is the proper age to marry in your opinion?
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• Philippines
21 Mar 07
Though I agree that 16 is too early, I don't think age matters at all. As long as one is physically, financially, socially, emotionally & spiritually matured then she may be ready for marriage. Some may be in their 40's but still not ready to be committed.
• China
21 Mar 07
Good comment!
@lextoper (573)
• Philippines
21 Mar 07
I think there is no right time for marrying. What matter is that, you love each other and have a stable job to sustain the family.
• China
21 Mar 07
Maybe. Love and job come together.
@jojopuff (520)
• United States
20 Mar 07
I really don't think there is a "proper" age to marry. I think everyone is different, and if someone wants to wait until they are 50, great! If someone wants to marry at 16, and they feel like they are ready, I would say go for it. It just depends on the people in the relationship, how mature they are, etc. I was 19 and my husband was 22 when we got married. We felt like we were ready and had God's blessing, and it was the right time for us. Not everyone is like us, so obviously it might not work out for others. I think it just depends on a lot of circumstances as to when a couple should get married.
• China
20 Mar 07
Thank you for perfect analysis. Give my best wishes to you!
• United States
20 Mar 07
i think the proper age to marry a boy is 25,at this age you are mentally perfect and mature enough to take the responsibility
• China
21 Mar 07
By the way, do you plan to marry at age of 25?
• United States
20 Mar 07
Hi, I definitely feel that 16 is too young.I think in your 30's is fine by that time you've lived alittle got some experience with life, love, some travel,luggage...NOT BAGGAGE!Beacuse baggage means major issues there's a difference.Maybe your career is off to a good start.Now, there's something called starter marriages ...this is when you get married in your twenties of earlier and it actually prepares you for marriage later on...can you believe this?
• China
20 Mar 07
I understand your meaning of 'starter marriages'.If someone married too young,he(she)didn't know how to love each other emotionly.
• United States
20 Mar 07
I would say about 25 is the earliest someone should get married. I got married younger than that and am now divorced. If I had waited til I was older and more mature, then things would surely be different now.
• China
21 Mar 07
Oh, I am sorry to hear that...
@yanjiaren (9031)
20 Mar 07
1. It all depends from what culture one comes from..I n the rural areas and in olden times it was quite normal for ladies to be married at sixteen because in those areas and in olden times women were brought up to be mothers and live in the home. Nowadays women are being educated so more emphasis now has shifted there and marriage is just another part of a woman';s life an addition..rather than the centre of her whole existence. I am quite an old fashioned girl..but after one bad marriage I only found the love of my life when I was 39 years old..My Chinese husband..I wish I had met him earlier..
• China
20 Mar 07
Yes,just like in older time in China, a girl who was 13 will marry a boy who was 16.But nowdays it all changed,we emphasize the significance of the personal happiness much more. Give my best wishes to you and your husband.
@paulsy (1263)
• Philippines
20 Mar 07
well, definitely not at the age of 16! i mean, if a couple would like to have children, the ideal age range for a girl would be above 20 and under 30, so she can have a safe and normal childbirth. But if they don't intend to have kids, well, anyone can get married even if they are a century old! as long as they are not teenagers, and they are mature and capable adults.
• China
20 Mar 07
I agree with you,on earth marriage is a big deal in our life.