When is the best time to get married?

[nick08]

I do think that instead of a fixed age, you should instead look at when you are well settled in life (that is you have completed your studies, have a good job,etc) to be able to support your partner. Also, you should look for a time you are emotionally comfortable to enter into a marriage! So people what's your point of view on this matter?

[Oasis]

Marriage is life-changing. After marriage your life will change a lot especially when you have children. The best time to get married is when you know you are ready for the big change. First you should think about your money and time. Do you have enough money to support your family? Will your job prevent you from spending enough time with your family? Most people today get married when they have graduated and have a good stable job.

[Julklex]

Late twenties is probably the optimal time

A marriage is quite time consuming, especially if you get children, you would probably want to be well along your way in your career before you consider having a marriage

[bloggy]

Marriage is a time when your life is going to see a big change in way of living, family status and inclusion of a new member into your family, and you are the one who has to take most care of it. This can be done only if you are well filled financially and set with your career or business.

I have never thought of age into consideration until its too old or young, as age does not matter a lot. Only how well you are set to get married is more important.

[Oasis]

Originally Posted by Julklex

Late twenties is probably the optimal time

A marriage is quite time consuming, especially if you get children, you would probably want to be well along your way in your career before you consider having a marriage

In today's world, probably late twenties is the optimal time. By that time most people are already financially stable and mature enough. But it still depends on your lifestyle. Some people want to concentrate on their career longer. Some people also want to have more freedom longer.

I agree that after marriage you will have less time for yourself because of the kids and your spouse.

[Geminiamp]

I don't think that there is a certain age a person gets to. It's how old your relationship is that counts. You have to wait until the honeymoon stage is over and you know all the irritating habits of your partner first.

I think that a couple should be together atleast a year or two before they get hitched.

[Atubiga]

In the olden days, marriage was a journey of no return. Today however, marriage is a journey of "yes" return. If marriage is a journey of no return, then those who reply "for better for worst" must keep to their promises. God established marriage so we as human beings can multiply and subdue the earth. Marriage is therefore an institution of God and hence he who breaks a marriage brings curse upon himself. The best time to me is the time one feels ready for the journey of "no return". Don't rush into marriage because of money or sexual pleasure because you will end up bringing curse upon yourself. Enter into marriage only when you feel you are physically, spiritually, mentally and even socially ready to undertake the task. Always remember God HIMSELF established the marriage institution and hence he who breaks this bond will answer to the Creator.

[MattChow]

There really is no exact/right age to get married.

What if you say, middle twenties or late twenties, but when that time comes you are not financially ready/capable to raise a family yet. I'll say once you are ready, financially, emotionally and spiritually, go on and get married. There is no turning back on it, we always want the marriage to last a lifetime, right?

So make the right choice, make sure that you really love that person and is ready to make a commitment with her/him for the rest of your life.

[oo1987]

I was 16 and I was not prepared for it. LOL. But I was committed, and so was he, and we have worked on it a lot. We just had our 5 year anniversary, and I am pregnant with our second (and last) child. All in all it worked out for me, but I will say that I do not for a second recommend someone to get married until they are a bit older, or at least have an established life alone.

My hubby and I struggle a lot, and it's work every day to keep going. We have progressed, and will further, but with two kids and a failing economy it isn't easy to do everything we need to, much less keep the romance alive.

Just, enjoy the single life while you have it. You will know when you are ready.

[Marth]

Never get married, it's such a waste. How can you honestly stand being around one person for years on end? There's a lot more to life than 1 relationship I think.

[jyo10]

There's no unanimity on the right age for getting married. I guess one simply has to ask oneself whether he is ready for it. Over the years, the age bar has been increasing, and for biological reasons, the late 20's are considered as the upper age limit for getting married. Marriage involves a lot of give-and-take, so one should be ready for it before entering a matrimonial alliance.

[Walker]

The best time to get married is only when one is ready to open his life in front of that other person.

In this modern world, i do not think it matters whether one is economically sound enough to support the other person since each person can be on his own as far as earning goes.

Hence, the best time is only when you find a particular person with whom you feel at ease and are most comfortable every single time.....Of course, you have to be mature enough to share anything and everything under the sun with that particular person!!!

When your heart wishes the company of a person all the time...definitely get married !!!

Regards,

Walker

[Freeoptio]

There are three great events that eventually shaped all of us as a person. Two of them, we got no choice. There is only one where we have some choices as far as it affects our lives. I am talking about our birth and death. And the third one is marriage.

Marriage is something of choice. We could choose when we will do it and to whom we will eventually partner with. Now, to the question of when is the right time to get into it, I would say that when you are already prepared of the responsibilities accompanying in raising a family. Since marriage encompasses all aspects of our life, we got to make sure that we are emotionally, physically, financially and psychologically prepared. On normal progression, most people will be prepared for marriage in their middle and late twenties. However, there are some successful marriage hatched and matched even at younger age -- my parents were married when they were just 16 and 17 but they eventually made it. So it really comes down to being prepared.

Sadly, a lot of young people will get into marriage by accident and because of lack of preparation, a big percentage will eventually ended up in the divorce statistics. As the family is the foundation for a healthy society, we will reap what is being sowed as the problems we are facing today will really escalate affecting the future of the new generation.

Marriage then must never be taken for granted. With it, comes great responsibilities and it is a lifetime one.

[TwistedHe]

I would say that age does matter really, I mean If you wanted to have children and be young enough to enjoy them or the grandchildren then having them young would be the way to go, That way you could enjoy doing the activities with them while still being able to be motivated to play with them in baseball, basketball, etc.

Even with being a grandparent while being young enough to enjoy them. grandchildren are just as much as much fun to enjoy while young as your own children. so i would say while in the early 20's

[Susan]

I also think a good time to get married is when you have a stable job, and you know you can handle the expenses. I think you have to be emotionally ready, and sure that you are willing to live with that person for the rest of your life. I think it is a big step in life, and a huge decision, and it should not be taken lightly.

[Guest]

Some say 23, some say 28, some say 35, etc. But i think that the best time to get married is when you are established. Then you can marry, otherwise commercial problems will slander you.

[proxy4u]

I am still a single. I think the best time to get married is when you find a girlfriend and you can not separate with her any more. Then it is the time you go the marriage.

[Ana72]

My older sister once told me that deciding to get married is not about the age. Whether you're young, the maturity of both sides really matters. It's the openness to responsibility and the courage to face life to be with someone that really counts. Thus, maturity in individual speaks a lot.

the best time to get married is when u are ready to get married. don't just get married because everyone is getting married. Get into a marriage only when u are physically and emotionally ready to get into it.

Somewhere around 35 seems ideal for. By that time you should have secured your future and know what you are doing in life. My best friend got married last year at 35 and he is doing great so far in life.

[Katten]

The best time to get married is when you are ready to get married. Divorce rate is very high in the United States because most people just rush into marriages without careful planning. You must make sure you have all it takes both physically and emotionally before you enter into marriage.

Get some money in your bank account before you think about marriage. Also make sure you got your own apartment at least cos it is shameful to be married and still living with Mom. Make sure you can bear all the pressure before you put your head into it.

[stevebuknoor]

when you are earning enough to take the responsibilty of your family and when you are mature enough to understand thay why we do marriage. It's not like you have to get marry one day but it's like a necessaity.

[sweet gal]

In my own idea, the best way age to get married is at the age of 25. However, if you like to stay single until 30, that's your choice. Will you agree with me?

My thought, we should marry on after we settle in life. When you feel i can manage everything you can marry. That is not a age consuming. After 20th age we can marry when we settled and maturity..........