Is early marrieage an advantage?

Philippines
March 31, 2007 10:05pm CST
What is your opinion with early marriage? Do you agree with it? I am in my early 30's already and yet i am still afraid to get married.
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4 responses
@mrumley (33)
• United States
1 Apr 07
Marriage is so personal and individual. If you are ready, then get married, but if you are not you should wait. It is a big, lifetime commitment. My husband and I got married when I was 22 and he was 25. I was very ready and we had been together for 5 years, so it wasn't a spur of the moment thing. We have been married for 2 1/2 years and are very happy, but marriage is always something that should be tended to and never forgotten. So if you are afraid, you must figure out what scares you from the commitment...is it the forever part, or the person you are with, etc.
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• Philippines
1 Apr 07
thanks for the advice. I think it's the FOREVER part that i am afraid of. Am just scared if i am with the right one.
• United States
1 Apr 07
I knew very early on in our relationship that I would marry my husband. When I looked into his eyes I felt safe and I still do. I know it sounds strange, but nothing about marriage ever worried me when I thought about being married to him. Of course we have our disagreements from time to time, but he is so supportive when I need him. Knowing that he is always there for me is what makes the FOREVER aspect of marriage welcoming. I hope this is how you will start to think of forever.
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• Philippines
2 Apr 07
thanks for that. That really help a lot.
@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
1 Apr 07
I dont think engaging in an early marriage is an advantage. Because some couples are not yet matured enough to go in this kind of responsibility. Marriage life is not like a game, it's sacred and having a big responsibilities to the both of you and to the kids.. Most who are engage with this kind of life, will end into separation or divorced because some dont know that much what's the attitude of their partners. And some are not that patients enough to face the trials in their relationships. So, early marriage is not an advantage, it has lots of disadvantage..
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
Glad to hear that. Atleast my decision not to marry early is right. Thanks for the idea.
@katyzzz (2897)
• Australia
1 Apr 07
In the early twenties is ideal.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
In my country, marrying when you are in your 30's is old already. The maturity of a person is what is more important than the number itself when deciding to get married. Priorities are also a consideration when a person decides to get married. Those who want to have a more stable life for their future family would tend to marry at a later age when they are already settled with their careers and has enough money to sustain a better future for their family. While those who really want to raise kids tend to marry at a much younger age. It is easier to have children when you are younger than when you are older. Still, what is important in any marriages is that it is founded by love and the couples will try their best to work hard to make the marriage work.