what is the standard age to get married???

Philippines
July 24, 2009 8:04pm CST
Hello everyone, I just want to get your opinion on what's gonna be the standard age for a man or a woman to get married???....We all aware that there are many teen couples nowadays but then its their choice...I'm 23 years old and I am with my bf for almost 6 years. But i don't have a plan to get married cause I want to earn first, build a career and definitely to be financially stable in the future... How about you guys...
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• India
25 Jul 09
Hi friend, I think it is the better time to get married for the women and for the men 28,29 is the better age.But now a days all the women are doing their marriage at the age of 28 also.It all depends upon their will and wish.Try to tell your views to him.So that he can help you in which ever you want.By telling him you can decide whether you can marry him or not.If he agrees about your wish and well, than i think you are lucky guy.Even after marriage also you can continue to build your career. Have a nice day
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@Nic7389 (186)
25 Jul 09
personally, i dont plan on ever getting married, but i'm young and i might change my mind. i dont see why there should be a standard age though. anything over 23. any younger and i don't think you are ready. but i guess it's entirely up to the people in question
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@smartie0317 (1610)
• United States
25 Jul 09
I'm currently single and would like to be married before I'm 30. I'm 22 now. Here, in NJ, I noticed that women start getting married around 24-30ish and men like 28-35. This is the trend I see.
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@VladProd (62)
• Romania
25 Jul 09
Hi ,aeshamel19.I agree with you,you have to earn money first,build a career and stuff and then think about getting married.I,personally,don't want to get married too young.Maybe when I'll be around 30...
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@abenitez (501)
• United States
25 Jul 09
I dont believe that there should be a standard age for marriage. If a couple is ready to take that relationship to the next level then the age should be no issue at all.
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@llowe3 (24)
• United States
25 Jul 09
I have been married for ten years. I married when I was 21. So I have some experience to back my opinion. The reality is that there is no set age or formula for a successful marriage. Sometimes relationships that seemed destined to fail work. Some that appear perfect do not. And finally there are those marriages that last, but the individuals involved are not necessarily happy. However, I do believe that one should not marry before their mid-twenties at least. The reason for this is that we mature and develop quite a bit between 20 and 30. Therefore, the partner you choose at 19 or 22 may be very different than who you would want when you're 35. Every individual needs time to figure out their genuine morals and values, and what really fulfills them before they get married. When we are in our late teens and early 20's we think we know ourselves, but your mind is blown away when you are 31 years old and find that your values have taken a 180 and you don't like the same kind of people or things you did when you were younger. Best wishes.
@payout (3794)
• United States
26 Jul 09
To be honest I htink people get married at a standard age of 23-27 I think thats a good age I guess.. But hey there are people who don't range around those numbers and either are younger or older. But yeah I think people start getting married around mid 20's going to upper 20's .. I'm just guessing doesn't mean I'm right haha.. well yeah take care and keep posting.. =]
• Philippines
12 Sep 09
hello payout thank you for the response... Well teens of today are becoming more intimate and experimental that's why they end up pregnant sometimes becomes a single mother because they are not yet ready to face a married life...
@sonusd (1547)
• India
25 Jul 09
As per science a girl get mature ed at the age of 18 and a guy get matured at the age of 21v and they have the decision taking power so they can get married and easily handle their families but I suggest till the time you have no permanent earning source it is not wise to get married an as you are 23 year old and have a 6 year relation with your man this is very good and I think you should search for good job and get marry soon.
• Philippines
12 Sep 09
hello there... I also noticed that girls become mature at the eraly age than men. But then as long as the couple are capable of handling the situations and responsibilities of being a good mother, father, provider and partner, then I guese they are ready...
@jojorv (201)
• Philippines
25 Jul 09
in my opinion, there should be no standard age for getting married. i think the most important factor to consider when getting married are the emotional and financial stability of the couples. if you have both i think you're ready to tie the knot.
• Philippines
12 Sep 09
hi ther..yes I agree with you... most teen couples of today didn't understand the real meaning of getting married...Of course you must be financially stable because how are you ging to raise your children if you dont have the means...
@rtslvtwy (1088)
• Malaysia
25 Jul 09
I guess that there is no standard age to getting married. The most important thing about marriage is that you must be legal age in your country to get married. Some country's legal age is 18 years old. The next important thing is that if both your and your boyfriend is ready to be committed to each other and mature enough to live with each other and love each other all the time. If all these questions are answered YES, then I guess you are ready to get married. It doesn't matter the age, as long as you pass the legal age to get married, you can even get married as young as 19 years old or as late as 30 years old. It's all a matter of if both of you are ready and committed and love each other.
• Philippines
25 Jul 09
There's no age limit in getting married.. the important thing is that you and your partner has already stable in your job and financially matter.. because getting into married life is no joke and a lot of responsibilities to taken care of..
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
25 Jul 09
I don't think there is any standard age for getting married. as long as the couples get themselves to settle down, financial is stable, then they can get married any times. But of course living together as a husband and wife is not an easy job. It is totally different from single to married. As I mentioned, as long as they both have get prepare for it, then go ahead.
@adiel35 (69)
• Indonesia
25 Jul 09
I think the standard for someone to get married is not by age,but the most important is mentality and of course financial. We can see or listen about divorce accident 70% caused by financial problem, so i think if we have plan to get married we have to prepare our financial because in marriage there are two people become. And another important factor is mentality, when two people become one they need more tolerance each other and they must try hard to throw their ego.
@kevchua (1004)
• Malaysia
25 Jul 09
There is no standard or minimum or youngest age a person should marry. Firstly, a person should ask whether he/she is ready - not only biologically but also mentally and emotionally ready. These 3 elements are crucial. Many teens marry at a young age - yes, they are biologically ready. Then when they get pregnant and have problems with their young husbands or wives, they could not handle the situation and they're unable to solve it. The result is - divorce. This is not the kind of marriage people want. Humans grow at different rates. Some mature earlier than others, so if you're an "early" person, then you'll probably marry young. A friend of mine got married 10 years after dating the same guy - to them, it was the good time to get married. It's when they're ready - biologically, mentally and emotionally ready, not to mention financially ready too. Good luck..
• Philippines
25 Jul 09
There is no particular age for getting married. The most important thing a couple to consider is their willingness and readiness to be with their partner for the rest of their lives. Marriage is sacred and I believe its something that should be treasured and nurtured. Also, both of you should be financially stable to be able to support a family of your own.
• United States
25 Jul 09
I don't think there is a standard age to get married, it is when you feel like it. Legally it is 16 with the parent's signature, 18 without. But the heart knows no boundaries, so if you are of legal age and you truly feel you are ready and stable to get married then fine. Being 23 and not wanting to get married yet is nothng to feel bad about, if you don't feel ready then don't get married.