Why do you think women are choosing to wait til later in life to get married now?

Question

Why do you think women are choosing to wait til later in life to get married now?

Answer 1

I doubt that ALL women would do that, so I'll tell about myself. I'm going to save my marriage for when I turn 30 or older. Before then, I'm going to stay independent so I can focus on my future. For now, I plan on becoming a lawyer, and with that job, I can make enough money to support myself before I begin a family. I may already be a lawyer at 30, or over, and I wouldn't have to worry about quitting college to raise them. Sure, my boyfriend could help take care of them, but I, as in MYSELF, want to be there for my kids. Then, I wouldn't have to worry about having a hard life trying to raise children in my 20's, as I'd be in college, getting my job. When I'm 30 or over, I'd be ready to start a family. ^__^

Answer 2

I want to get married now, but I see what you mean.  I think its this whole feminism thing that is telling woman they can "have it all", meaning they wait til they have the career before having the family.  

Answer 3

cultural change towards less traditional values.

Women are career oriented and independent moreso than before therefore they're able to support themselves without a partner.

furthermore seeing as divorce rate is lower for both men and women the older you get its the smartest choice.

Answer 4

I think its because they want to be able to contribute equally (financially I mean) it the marriage.  In order to do that they must go to school and establish a career which isn't an easy task and sometimes takes years. I am 18 and planning to finish college and have a good career before I even think about settling down.

Answer 5

Because SOME, not all but some, are being smart about it and waiting for the right one and the right time. Most of my friends are late teens early twenties and married already so this statistic isn't really relevant here I suppose. But women who do want to wait untill later are making the right choice because then they take the time to really KNOW their partner, to know themselves, to know if they want children, if they'll be financially stable. All of those things are incredibly significant and some people don't see it. I'm waiting until I know my man better aswell as his family better because family is really important.

-Later Gator-

Answer 6

?

If they're waiting until later...

how can they get married now?

I'm confused.

Answer 7

If you're going to get married then you most likely want to have kids too and I don't think enough people are making a good enough living to raise kids in their 20's. I think most women's careers really flourish when they're older.

  Women's fertility declines around 35 so that would be an ideal time for most.