Too young too get married

@writerx1 (805)
United States
November 13, 2007 10:14am CST
I know two people who have just got married at the age of 18, in my opinion that is too young. What is your opinion? How young is too young too get married?
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@uath13 (8192)
• United States
13 Nov 07
It really depends on the persons maturity level. The whole get out & explore the world thing really dosen't happen. People settle down & get to work. If someones ready to do that at 18 & are mature enough for it, good for them. Sociaty has survived with people getting married much younger in the past. During the mideval ages girls were expected to be married & having kids by the age of 14. Society survived it then so why wouldn't it work now except for the fact that we don't push our kids into maturity properly anymore.
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• Australia
21 Nov 07
I think it depends on the couple! If they are 18 but they started dating when they were 13 and they know they are ready then why shouldn't they get married. However a couple may be 28 and not ready yet. everyone is different and I think it depends on time together, maturity, intimacy and love rather than age
@MGjhaud (23251)
• Philippines
21 Nov 07
My last boyfriend got married at the age of 24, how about that? Hahaha… But that’s not the youngest person I know. Some of my cousins and friends got pregnant at minor age and waited few years to get married legally, like reaching 18. It’s not new in the society you know… I just feel a bit regretful about their decisions, no against to them at all though, because there are lots to do in life other than getting married. But hey, it’s there life.
@limcyjain (3516)
• India
13 Nov 07
I think the right time for marriage can be said only when one is just ready to support a family as the relationship is very demanding and one should have a good source of income before taking a decision to marry. I feel that individuals should first finish up their studies then establish themselves in their profession,business before marriage. This would be helpful in keeeping the relationship alive.
@lols189 (4742)
18 Nov 07
well in my opinion 18 is a bit too young to get married. i would say that any age after 30 years old is reasonable
@xingxx (24)
• China
21 Nov 07
Age is not the problem to marriage.You two love each other and you have faith and capacity to accept such wonderful marriage.Maturity is of great importance.Blessing to you!
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
13 Nov 07
i have to agree with you there. marriage is great, but by getting married that early, you dont have time to have fun or explore the world or get to know a variety of people.
• United States
13 Nov 07
Honestly I think that each couple is going to be different. A friend of mines parents were married when one was 14 and the other was 17 and they are still married and have been for 43 years. I on the other hand was married at 17 and it only lasted a year. I do feel that if you wait to marry until you are more financialy secure then you will have a better chance at making the marriage work.