What is the appropriate age to get married, in your opinion?

by **Casey987** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:32 pm

I think a good age to get married its about 22 or 25 maybe later!

Its up to how you guys feel for each other.

by **mudraker61** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:33 pm

Why worry what the public think. Marriage is for when you are ready and if you know that you want to be with that person in 10 years time and they feel the same. I married my wife when she had just turned 19 and I was 20. We have been married for 28 years.
Stop worrying about what the world will think and if you cannot see yourself with anyone else and it works for you then get married.

by **LynneM** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:33 pm

I think you should get married right now because you don't want to be too old when you get married or too young so 18, 19 getting married at that age is a no no and also getting married at age 28, 29 is a no no because your starting to get old or your being too young so I think right NOW while your still 20 is the PERFECT time to get married. i hope my adviced help bye!!!

by **IOU** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:33 pm

I know someone who married at 18 and they are quite successful, they run a coffee business that is successful. You're over 18 so you can get married at whatever time you want now, but marrying at a young age is kind of a stab in the dark, as you may not be mature enough to handle the responsiblity of marriage at such a young age.

by **ByakuyaKuchikinine942** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:35 pm

After college. 24 or 24.

by **tro299** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:36 pm

you say you have been 'together' for two years, so I am assuming from that you are living together
what is the difference then, except that you finally make a full, legal commitment in the actual marriage

by **MrsGtoBe064** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:37 pm

There is no specific age. Many go by the 25+ age, but really it's a personal thing!

Some people are ready to get married by 20 years old. They are just mature, know what they want, know their love for their significant other, and don't care much about the whole 'live your life' thing. Personally, that's me. I'm 20 now and will be married a few months before I turn 22. I know it's what works best for me and I've learned to ignore what others think. (Besides those important to me, of course! They all support us and think it's the best thing that could have happened!) I believe a mature adult KNOWS when it's right.

On the other hand, I've met plenty of girls who say they want to get married at 20 years old and they are not ready. They've been with their guy for a few months, are immature, have no goals in life and like to 'play the field.' I've seen a couple go through with the marriage to get divorced a year later.

Some people don't want to get married until 25-30 and it works for them!

My main thing is both the bride and groom should be at least 18. It causes unnecessary hurdles otherwise.

My parents got married at 19 and were in love until the day my Dad died! My Mom still loves him of course.

My advice? Have a plan. Simple as that. Discuss things you want, things you need and make sure you are both on the right page! =)

by **Strawberry363** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:37 pm

I think the best time to get married is when you've finished your bachelor's degree or any other post-secondary education. You should also be about 24/25 years old and you should have a secure job

School is such a huge part of your life in your early 20's and you should be focusing your whole time on that. You should not be focusing on planning a wedding or having to worry about your roles as a wife/husband. When you get married, you're take on huge role, you're someones spouse and your actions will effect your spouse's life. You have a responsibility towards them and it takes a lot of work. It's not easy being married.

When you're 20 or 21 years old, you're still doing a lot of learning about yourself and you're working on making yourself a better person. You're going to school, learning to be an independent adult and you're juggling your own feelings about adulthood.

I couldn't imagine the pressure and the stress that marriage could add to someone so young and who's going to school.

I think it's always better to do everything in steps. You have to learn to crawl before you walk. So, slow down and finish one life event before starting another.

Why not finish school entirely, then talk about an engagement and marriage? In 2012, you'll only be 23 and 24, that's hardly old at all!! I'm 25 and not married, I'm not the least bit worried about it either. I'm still young!

by **xxxmuahzxxx** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:43 pm

I think it's okay for you two to get married when you're both done with college. That way you both have degrees working with and are stable with the money you have. If you two already have stable jobs right now and have good amount of money and think you'll be able to handle this and nothing is gonna come in your way and stop yea then go for it and get married.

by **FutureMrsNeal456** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:45 pm

24 25 26 somewhere in there it really depends on the person. however you sound like you have your life together but what about him?
waiting till your done with school is always a good idea.

What is the appropriate age to get married, in your opinion?