Ideal Marrying Age

Philippines
July 30, 2010 11:54pm CST
We had this discussion the other night with my sister about getting married. She told me her ideal marrying age is 27. When she asked me, I realized that I didn't have an age preference. I just said that it will happen as long as I'm ready. Do I really have to put it on schedule in my life's timeline? What do you think is the most ideal age for a person to get married?
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@calai618 (1773)
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
I dont think there is an ideal age either. I think the right time comes when you feel like it. When you think you have accomplished everything as a single and the only thing that's left is to have a family and raise good children. I believe the right time comes when you are ready and responsible for yourself and all you think is not just yourself but others too. it would be useless to start a family when you dont even know how to feed them. Marriage is not just about love, it is a mix of a lot of things including responsibility, stability etc.
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
I also agree. As for me, I also think that I should enjoy my life all I can as a single and when the right time comes, getting married would come along.
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
That's so right oplopez81! They say that the level of your preparation determines the level of your success. Marriage is a life-long commitment so to be successful, both parties must be really prepared for it. So for all the singles out there, it's never too early to prepare yourself and make yourself the best for your future marriage.
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
I completely agree. There is no right age. It all redounds to maturity. Maturity goes with responsibility. Responsibility goes with preparedness. Preparedness is not only about your financial capacity to raise a family. It also involves your physical and emotional commitment to people (family and friends) you presently have and will be dealing with in the future.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
31 Jul 10
I think I had thought at what age I wanted to get married when I was younger, but I don't remember what age I thought would be best. My husband and I got married almost a year ago, when I was 22, now I am 23. Most people I meet online says that's too young but I really don't think so. It's when you fall in love that counts, not anything else.
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
Yeah, I agree. Age is just a number. It has nothing to do with maturity. I think another reason why I didn't set my marrying age on schedule is that I wouldn't want to be disappointed when things don't go as planned. I have a cousin who's turning 30 this year and her boyfriend has not proposed to her yet. Sometimes she shares that it's frustrating for her because she planned to get married before turning 30.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
31 Jul 10
Yeah I understand about not wanting to set an age. I had set ages for other things and they didn't work out the way I planned, I got disappointed or atleast bummed, now though thinking back it was silly of me, and well I am happy with what I accomplish, even if it's not when I planned to. I can see where your cousin is frustrated, if she's been with her bf awhile it's a wonder why he doesn't propose.
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
It's funny because my cousin's posts on Facebook are all about "How long do I have to wait?" or something along those lines. I think she's been with her bf for about five years already and she really has no clue what her bf is thinking. I think its also hard for both of them because the bf is working in another country and only comes home about twice a year.
@phyrre (2317)
• United States
3 Aug 10
I don't really think there is an ideal age. In fact, people find love at different ages. I know a friend who just got married in her 30's because she'd never found anyone she loved enough to marry before then. That's just how it was. It wasn't anything she had planned, but that's how it happened and she was absolutely thrilled about it. As for me, I got married at 18. I'd known my husband since kindergarten. There were plenty of people who said we were too young, but we were ready. My mother got married at 24. My grandparents were married at 20. I think if you set an age for when you get married you're really setting yourself up for failure. What happens if you find someone you love before then and they want to get married? They might be hurt by your refusal. I know someone who thought adamantly she wasn't going to be married until she was 25 and that's what she wanted, but now she's dating someone she loves and she sees herself getting married at 21 or 22. It's great to have a plan, but be flexible enough to realize when it's ok to let the plans change. :)
• Philippines
3 Aug 10
Wow! That's so cool! You got married to your childhood sweetheart! Amazing!! God bless your married life. I'm sure you're having a blast since your husband is really someone who knows you for a long time. It's really cool. :)
@dearlene (78)
• Indonesia
5 Aug 10
I think I agree that the ideal age to get married is when you age is already 27. because it is not to old or to young to you to take care your family and children. But in my village, because I used to live in village, most people get married in a very young age, like 12, 13, or 14 years old. They get married after they finish they basic school. what do you think about that is that a good think if you married in 12-14 age?
• Philippines
8 Aug 10
I think in the rural areas it is more common to be married early. My grandmother got married at the age of 14. I think it's also a matter of cultural differences. The culture during those older days was for women to get married right away and their purpose in life is just to stay at home and take care of the kids. But now, times have changed. Women are empowered to also be in the ranks with men. But of course, certain discrimination still exists theses days. There may still be some communities who opt to marry their women early.
@mm_mari (36)
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
People can marry anytime they want as long as they're certain for that person they're getting married with. If they love each and ready to take the next step of their life and fully aware of the responsibility of it then why not?? What's the use of setting a marrying age if you don't have someone to get married to when you reached the time-line? Maybe for some--setting an age is good for them to prepare and plan their life ahead, accomplish every single-hood stuff and the likes. Marriage requires preparation--financial, spiritual & emotional its a serious commitment that you can't take back when you feel like not being into it anymore.
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
Regarding the time line, I really agree. I have a cousin who is quite disappointed because her bf did not propose to her yet and she is already past the age she set for herself to marry. Anyway, I believe they will marry soon I just don't know when.
@unseenzy (171)
• Philippines
2 Aug 10
I believe we all have our own "ideal marrying age". As for me, my ideal age before when I was younger was around 21-22 because I'd love to have a family to call my own right away as early as possible. But it didn't happen because I didn't find the man for me yet. Then I change my ideal marrying age to 25. I'm almost near that age and yet I'm still not ready to get married. Basically, I think the "ideal marrying age" is just something to guide us but it will not really happen if we haven't found the one for us and we are not yet prepared. I guess the "ideal marrying age" is when we have found the one for us and we are fully prepared for it.
• Philippines
3 Aug 10
So true. I agree. As for me, I did not set a target age. As long as I become prepared then it will come. hehe :)
@ruperto (1552)
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
Interesting. Perhaps we may look at it as an "ideal age" and as an "ideal mindset"? I came across a saying: "To give in when you are wrong is being human. Being married is to give in even when one is right." I guess in marriage, the (normal?) egoistic tendencies need to slowly disappear in a person. Perhaps the ideal age to be married is an age (above legal?) when a person is able to give in, in a kindly manner, even when one is right... What do you think?
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
Hmm..I'm having a hard time deciphering what you mean by saying about "giving in, in a kindly manner, even when one is right".. Do you mean something about compromising for the sake of the other person for the sake of the relationship?
@krnavtr (285)
• India
31 Jul 10
There is no age limit for a person to get married. I think age 22 to 30 is the right time for us to get married.Even some they get married in Teenage.Off course it can happen but its too early for them and moreover the will face a lot of problem while giving birth and while taking care of child.After crossing age 22 they can take care of the child and know whats good and whats bad for their life.If we happen to marry in old age,it won't look nice and on top of that she can't care her baby in a nice way.So i think 22 to 30 is the best age for the girls to get married and settle their life.
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
In fairness, you have a point. 22 to 30 seems to be a good age. Physically, it is a time where having kids would be more healthy and the age gives a safe assurance that at least both parties have finished schooling and may have already attained a certain level of maturity.
@deve_annrn (1856)
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
it's true that you don't really have to set a marrying age for yourself...but some people say that there is a "too early" and "too late" age for marriage...and that the marrying age ranges from 24-27... but for me..age does not matter as long as you are ready and you are happy with your decision...who would care what's the ideal age anymore right? =)
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
True. It all boils down to how prepared and mature you and your partner are. However, the marrying range desired by most people is just an estimate since it is the age where it is physically more healthy to start a family. It is also an age where it is safely assumed that the people involved are already of legal age and are done with school already.