What is the ideal time/age to get married??

India
April 4, 2012 1:44pm CST
I know it will vary from person to person and that is what i want.. I want to see how others see marriage! As for me, i think once i complete my education and get a nice job offer letter, i l be ready to tie the knot as i have already found my soul mate!! Whats your story??
8 responses
@vertu007 (683)
• Romania
4 Apr 12
I think the perfect age to get married is when you decide you have everything you need to take the next step. For me it means, having a way to provide for me and others, living in my own home, having a partner with whom I would like o spend the rest of my life with.
• India
6 Apr 12
Hello friend, You are right my friend. I also agree with you. Have a nice day.
@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
18 May 12
I am the same as you.. I am still studying right now so marriage is not even in my mind yet.. And after studying, i'd find a job and enjoy my single life first since marriage and starting a family is a big responsibility and there is no going back.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
8 Apr 12
I would not know. I am almost 50 and never have been married. I don't want to be married! I have dated and even lived with two men over the years. I have sworn off men because I don't need or want a man in my life! Men drive me crazy and I am not a woman who wants to teach a man things he should learned for his mom and dad when growing up! Another way to put it:Some guys are so clueless about woman! On top of this I can and have driven nuts,too! Believe me I am better off a lone for the rest of my life! It sucks at times but it makes me happy in the long run!
• India
6 Apr 12
Hello friend, I think when the two person were settled in their life and careier. This time is appropriate. Have a nice day.
@rashme317 (250)
• Philippines
17 May 12
.it depends upon the persons point of view ,but i know that you're being practical, same as i am, if my partner and i are already stable that will be the time that we will tie the knot . goodday :)
@Extourmed (191)
• Bulgaria
13 Apr 12
There is no "good", "ideal", or "perfect" age. It's about when you're ready to make a life long commitment and are willing to make a marriage work come hell or high water. Some people are ready at 20, others 22,25,28, or 32. By today's standards 25 is average for women. My mom got married at 21 (dad was 23) and they've been happily married for 35 years. My aunt got married at 16 in the 70's and has been happily married for 34 years. You see age isn't the factor, the factor is "Am I willing to spend the rest of my life with this person no matter what comes our way?" Marriage does work unlike one poster suggested you just have to make it work and not throw up your hands and say "I'm out" every time the going gets tough. Now before anyone judges abuse cases are 110% different and can't be judged with what I just said...Anything under legal age is to young. After that you're legally adults. However that doesn't mean you should rush into things because marriage is a HUGE step. Marriage is a commitment, a life long one, that should be based on a hundred tiny factors and topping that list is maturity, goals (Are they mutual?), and so much more. I'll be the very first to say their is nothing wrong with marrying young (I'd be a hypocrite if I said there was) but it's a decision that can't be taken lightly at all. Marriage isn't easy and getting married young adds a little extra hardship to it. Hope I was helpful.
@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
6 Apr 12
I am 27 and many of my friends say I am already in a marrying age. One of my colleagues even scared me that people who are still single from 27 up to 30's are likely to be single forever. Well, I had a break up 2 years ago with my ex boyfriend and now I am socializing again, still hoping that I can meet my prince charming soon. As for me, I think that the best time or age to get married is when you are sure enough that you can handle all the responsibilities of being a partner to your husband/wife and a mother/father to your future kids. Along with it, is having a stable job that will make sure you have financial stability.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
5 Apr 12
I do think it's different for everyone. I am 21 myself and single (no boyfriend, even) so I am no where near the 'marrying' age or stage in life. But I think it makes sense to have all of your ducks in a row - maybe a home, and definitely financially stable and with a good job. That's just my opinion. The idea of marriage is pretty scary to me... So I will put it off for as long as humanly possible. Happy MyLotting!