How old should you be to get married?

christi4681

It depends on more than age. You need to factor in your maturity level, his maturity level, your earning capacity (can you afford to get married?), and if you are ready or not. I was 22 when I met my husband and 23 when I married him. We have been together for 3 years and I know it was the right decision. But we were both college educated and had good jobs.

basketcase88

I think a person is old enough to get married when they are physically, financially and emotionally able to support themselves and a spouse. At a bare minimum, one should be out of high school, preferably college, and gainfully employed.

you should be old enough to realize you're making a serious lifetime commitment that takes work. age is nothing but a number it's maturity that counts.

Angel Eve

18-25. Statistics show that almost all marriages between those ages fail. Something around 85% of them fail... so I think after that age is ok, but before 25 is TOO YOUNG.

bina64davis

I say 25 or older. I got married when I was 22, and hind site is 20/20, but man was it a mistake. We were both to young and not ready to settle down and holy crap did we fight and argue a lot, and do things just to piss each other off. We were so immature.

jellybean

i think 18 is too young 40 is kinda too old maybe about 30 is ok at least you're done partying & hopefully land a good career.

Meep!

I say late twenties early thirties. That's when you know yourself the best.

Mimi

Under 25 is too young to get married.

t_ibrahim

i dont think there is an age to this ,, its more of a maturity and a knowledge of knowing what your getting into,,, its hard work and in some cases not worth it................................ i think u should live with someone before marriage and for a while before............................. people change quick.............

bluelitttt

25 to 29

ERICKSMAMA

I would say about 25-30 would be good. gives you time to find out who you really are outside of your parents house. Gives you time to shop around, know what you want in life.

flyfish_777

There is a legal age in each state. If you are asking the question you are too young.

Can you support yourself financially?

Beach Bum Wannabe

It's different for everybody. But in general I would say late 20's or early 30's is a good time to get married. By then you should have gotten most of the partying out of your system.

wolfwood230

I'd say mid twenties is a good age. You are too young to marry if you lack the emotional maturity and financial resources to cope with another person in your life. Who knows, you may have children to have to take care of.

P.I. Joe

Well legally, the age of parental consent can be as low as 14 in some states. 18 is typical though.

I personally think people should hold off on marriage until they're emotionally mature and are capable of managing a household on their own. There is no specific age, but I think it should be in the mid- to late-twenties, after people have gotten all the wild urges of youth out of their system.

scoopie110

Its all about maturity, I don't think 17-20 should get marry. You need to know the person before you make a big commitment.

Megan Z

When ever you are old enough to realize the responsibility of a marriage and the things that come along with it...age is just a number. Maturity is key.

salemgirl1972

This question has been up before, and my answer is the same....

Old enough that you've got your education/carreer well underway or preferably completed. Old enough that you've traveled and experienced some of the world. Old enough that you've had to struggle and scratch your way out of difficulties, you've learned your lessons and you know what it means to sacrifice yourself and your wants for the greater good.

Old enough that you realize what is important in life.....family....not going out every Friday night and getting plastered....not chatting online in the dark office while your spouce/significant other is sleeping in the other room.

Old enough that you wake up in the morning, wondering how you can make your spouses/significant others life better, instead of listing out the ways in which they are lacking making yours better.

Old enough that your financially set so that if you decide to have children, one of you can stay at home and do the most important job ever.....that's being a parent.

Liz

if your questioning how old you have to be to be married then your not ready. Youll know when you do you wont have any doubts or questions

~Happy~

I would like to get married at 22 or 23. Most older people on here will say 25-35. Most younger people will say 21-26. It is all a matter of opinion. If you are in love and are for sure that this is the man you want to spend the REST of your life with, no age is too young. Good luck.

wish I were

THE OLDER THE BETTER. GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO FIND OUT WHO YOU REALLY ARE AND ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITHOUT ANYONE TELLING YOU WHAT TO DO!! PEOPLE CHANGE SO MUCH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 25, I WOULDN'T GET MARRIED TILL AT LEAST 24! To many teenage girls want to rush in and get married. They are insecure and need to finish growing up!!!

Kramer

Anything under 20 is 2 young

It is my opinion that young people should wait till at least 26-32 before marrying. This will give you time to think about things, save some money, get your career going and to meet all types of people. Anyone from 18-25 should wait unless they really really know this is right for them.

wild_orchid_tx36

when you don't have to ask "how old should you be to get married".

wizjp

Old enough to support yourself and a couple of kids if it goes to hell.

deborah g

You should be at least 25 (in my opinion). I am 24 now and would like to wait till I am 28 or 29.

Marshmallow

i dont think theres an age issue, but you have to be ready and mature!, i got married at 22

Cutie09

Too young is when your not mature enough to live on your own, pay your own bills, and not want to party all the time.... most people's party days stop at about the age of 28 maybe a little earlier (i doubt) or maybe a little later... and you also want to make sure that you are financially stable for a relationship, like your done with college and you are beginning your life career and not planning on him to support the new family... you gotta have somethin to fall back on jus in case this marriage doesn't work out (plan B)

microwaveable_kitty

There is NO specific age. Yes, there is an age limit in every state and if you are not old enough, your parents have the right to sign for you to get married. However, this is a HUGE decision that you must take time to think about. I, being 20, am married to a great man (he is 23 and in the army). I am almost 40 weeks pregnant with our first child. Now... This is my 2nd marriage. I made the mistake of getting married at the age of 17 before. My THEN husband abused me, used me, done... other things... and finally cheated on me, though I think he had been doing it the entire time and I just finally caught him. With that man, I had 5 miscarriages. He claimed to love me but obviously never did.

So, in short.... Think long and hard about it if you are young. No YOUNG is no certain age... It's a matter of how mature you are mentally. Are you ready to commit to this ONE person for the rest of your life. To start a family. To be a spouse and support them in ALL ways.

crt35

That's up to you and your partner. What does your heart tell you and how do you visualize your future? Can you see yourself 45 years down the road with your mate or is it blurry. People rush into marriage to much these days without asking the important questions. Do you all talk about kids, money, family, careers, religion, schools, and politics? These are key questions to consider before heading down the aisle. Because divorce is more expensive than marriage. Just remember to follow your heart the rest will follow.

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