Is marriage something to do at an early age

Question

Is marriage something to do at an early age

Answer 1

marriage is done for love -- no age requirements,

Answer 2

i think that if you really love that person and you are willing to spend the rest of your life with them

then get married wenever you want.

but its better to wait a little

you have a long life to live.

pick the right time and its all up to youu.

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Answer 3

Yeah, it's better to get the whole being married thing done and over with while you're broke so once you have a good job and have money, you can get divorced and live it up!

Answer 4

I don't think so...I mean, some people out there get married right out of high school and stay happily married for like 65 years, but that's the exception, not the rule.

I think it's important to get a little life experience and find out a few things about who you are before you get married.  I know I'm extremely happy I didn't marry my first serious boyfriend, and I'm also glad I waited until later to get engaged (I'll be 29 on our wedding day.)

Answer 5

Not necessarily.  People I've known who got married in their late teens and early-mid 20's are now divorced or separated.  People I've known who waited until they were 30 or older established more lasting unions and did so with more thought on lifetime rather than for now...  so I'd say that 100 years ago, marrying young was necessary to keep the family going but not today...  today people have more life experience and wait  

Answer 6

I don't think so, especially these days when couple's have all the reason in the world to wait it out and see where it goes. Couples can now live together before getting married without having that stigma attached to them and there's no pressure to get married when you're 19 to start having babies right away.

The majority of the females in my family got married when they were very young, and out of four of them, one couple (my aunt and uncle) are still together. The others say they got married when they were too young, and didn't have time to discover who they really were, figure out what they wanted in life, etc. before they made such a huge commitment. My fiance's parents, while not divorced, are continually separating, moving out, etc. and his mom always says that she loves her husband, but she feels that she wasn't ready for marriage at 19, and shes paying for it now because she was never on her own, discovered who she really was, etc.

I think couples should wait until at least 23/24 to get married these days. There's no rush, and while younger couples getting married are truly in love, there are more factors to it that you don't realize until you mature more.

Answer 7

NO!

Answer 8

No, the divorce rate is higher the younger you are. I think very few younger people have a good understanding about the important components for a lasting mature relationship.  By the time, you are older, you have seen either your own or your friends' relationships fail, and you know what things to watch out for.

Answer 9

i got married when i was 20 (we got engaged when i was 18) and am happily married after 4 years ( i know its not that long but ask me again in 20 and i will still be married) i love and respect my husband and he loves and respects me.  We got married knowing that divorce is NOT an option and we didn't live together before we were married.  We have our problems but what marriage doesn't. if you think you are ready then do what you think is best. I dont feel like i missed out on a whole lot.  But everyone is different do what you think is best.

Answer 10

For me, I am glad I waited. If I married in my 20's I know I would be divored. Now in my 30's, I am financially secure, established and responsible. I also have experienced a lot of things and am ready for the married life. My fiance is totally different than the guys I used to date and he is wonderful and responsible and together. In my 20's I would have not found him exciting enough and would have passed on him, so you can imagine how grateful I am that he came into my life now versus then.

Everyone is different, but if you are thinking about it and you are young, be sure you are mature and have your head on straight.Same with the girl you intend to marry . Make sure you are financial secure and have a career and an education.

Answer 11

If you are truly in love with the person, I don't see why not. I'm getting married at 21. We have been together for almost 3 years...it will be three by the time we are married. For all the people saying people who marry young are more likely to divorce...pardon my french...but that's bullshit. I've lived with my fiance for the past 2 years. We are incredibly happy. I do understand what it means to be married because I practically am. We pay our own bills, and do everything for ourselves. I don't see why a piece of paper would change that much. Marriage is about taking one person to spend the rest of your life with...the biggest issue is love...not age.

Answer 12

you should only get married when you have found the right person for you, and when you are old enough and ready for the responsibilities.

Answer 13

I am 27. I got married at 18 and divorced at 20. I was not mentally developed enough to handle the relationship. It's really a personal choice; only you know if you are ready. BUT just know that I "knew" I was ready at 18.