someone has said this earlier; marriage is a no-turning back decision. someone who thinks that they can just "get out" from marriage if it doesn't work, really doesn't have the right to marry.. (well, at least that's my opinion)

It totally depends on you to decide whether you're ready or not, no one else can, because you should know yourself better. but, in case if you don't even know yourself, then don't marry! because people who had learn how themselves work; emotionally, action, habits, etc... are people who can control themselves. as someone said earlier too; marriage is about taking responsibility of your own.

like someone said earlier too; there is no right age! its subjective to your attitude n preparation.

But still, don't only think marriage is only for those who are in love. you can still marry without love, at first. in my family, there are many examples to look at. not only their marriage is happy, their children are successful too. if you see that your future husband/wife is someone that YOU believe can be trusted and can take care of you, then go for it. (and its more precious if the future husband/wife doesn't know you when he/she accepts the marriage but you know them)

sometimes people are afraid to take a step because they afraid of difficulties. in life, there will DEFINITELY be difficulties and that includes marriage as well. in the end, the most valuable things that you will rely on are perseverance, patience and hope. if you have this, then you can always do anything, including marrying someone.

and bear also in mind that, NO ONE can change your condition unless YOU change it YOURSELF.

and again, that is my personal opinion...

This post was last modified: 06-14-2008 09:46 PM by calypsoft.

Best age to get marry is at the age when the guy is actually mature...damn that's like in the late 50's then...

there really is no ideal age top get married. What is important is that you are ready for the married life. It is ideal to get married if you are already financially stable, emotionally ready, and of course, a partner especially....

It all boils down to the individual and what they want for themselves. It seems to make a bit of difference with the ladies as they are the child-bearers; so more than likely they would [ and I am truely assuming here ], want to have children while they are in their twenties. At least that seems logical anyway. With the guys it doesn't seem to matter too much until the late forties. As you get older I think you start to think about being alone. I like to have my personal alone time but I don't care for being alone. I am in the single mode right now and don't like it but you deal with it. Pick an age. 24 to 30 sounds good.

This is a very interesting question that I often think about. I'm 22 and in an idela world, I would have liked to have been in a serious relationship with a guy now/engaged and would probably have liked to have gotten married aged 24. Somehow I don't see that happening since time is running out!lol! I'd then like to have started having kids at about 26.

As a typical girl, I've planned out how I'd like my life to be, but things never go how they plan right?? I'm starting to feel family pressure too!

But I think the best answer I can give to your question is that there is no real right age EXCEPT I don't think getting married very young is right! I think the right sort of age is when you're mentally mature, finncially stable and when you've met the right one. Too often people rush into marriage only to find they've married the wrong person.

I think you need to be sure before you marry someone. I think your mid to late 20s is a good marriage age as hopefully by then you have a stable job, you're independent and mature enough to make good decisions and judgments about people.

However, some people find their true love at a later age and that's also fine.

In fact, in today's society, there are sooo many more opportunities than in my parents' day that people tend to get married later in life. E.g. more people are going to university, pursuing long-term successful careers, travelling before they settle down that marriage isn't as important or as necessary as it used to be. So no need to panic if you're not married yet...at least that's what I tel myself lol!

it depends on what you do after you are married... if you want kids, i suggest to get married around 28, so you have energy to keep up with them... Also, if you just want to settle down, then marry anytime... i say do not marry until after 25... your personality is defined at this time... and would be the best if you do not want divorce... or atleast go through a rough marriage...

me & my friends had an agrrement when we were in highschool that when we get married in the ages 25-30, everybody participating in the agreement would pay for the entire wedding. but if you get married bfore or after 25 - 30, you have to invite everyone who joined in the agreement and you have to pay for the whole wedding yourself..
(BTW, the entire class, all 47 of us, signed in the agreement..hahaha lol)

but regardless of the "agreement" we had, i can say that i can imagine myself married in my late 20s...

if fate would allow and if everything turns out right then i can get hitched...hahaha

It really doesn't matter what age to get married. As long as your partner is the person you feel is absolutely the "one" annddddddddd that you are both financially ready for the real world. I would say when both have a good full time job and have enough money to buy themselves an apartment at least and have money for food and gas etc...is the perfect time. Preferably when both are in their mid 20's.

i say never marrage ruins ur life just be a bachelor for the rest of ur life.

and when u hav kids they gonna be a pain in the @55 and its gonna cost ya

Mm.. Best age for marriage really depends on how long you have been with that person.
But regardless, I suppose around the age of 24-34 is fine I guess. Or anytime as long as you're both ready and you have a steady job and life. xD