How old should a person be before they get married?

Question

At the youngest?

Answer 1

old enough to vote

Answer 2

At the youngest?? I don't know about that ,but I think people should be allowed to be married after the age 25 or 26 that way they are done with any schooling and might have a good job to support a wife and a husband.

Answer 3

You know, it really just depends, on each person, on the situation, etc. For instance, my husband's parents married at 19 and 21 after dating for 5 years, and they are happily married today, and have quite possibly the healthiest marriage relationship of anyone I know. My parents, on the other hand, married at 29 and 30, and have been extremely close to divorce many times, stayed together for the kids, and are now still trying to work things out.

My husband and I married at 17 and 19, an age most would consider to be far too young even to be thinking about marriage. However, we were both very mature for our age, and we adjusted to married life much more smoothly than several 25-35 year olds we know who have recently married.

So it's really all relative. There are some very young people who are completely ready for marriage--and some older people who marry in haste, making the wrong choice, or, even worse, get married to someone they love, and are simply not ready or able to make teh necessary sacrifices to keep a marriage thriving.

Answer 4

I really don't think that's the frist thing I would look at in deciding to get married. I was 17 when I got married. You have to see if in your life are you financially able to have your own place, so your not crashing with mom and dad. See how you are on your own another words. I had my own apartment finshed my senior year in high school, and managed a part time job. It is really more how mature you are than age. I am now 25 and have 2 beautiful children and one on the way. It's what you make of it. Good Luck

Answer 5

I was 19 when I got married, but I look at some 19 and 20 year olds that I know, and they could never get married now, depends on the maturity of a person.

Answer 6

18

Answer 7

It depends more on the person's maturity and understanding that besides being a legal commitment marriage is a lifelong commitment to one person that should be honored ABOVE all else.

In this day and age more people are waiting until their mid to late 20's in the US

In some countries arranged marriages take place prior between a teen bride and her mature husband or childhood family friend

It usually depends on what is accepted as the norm within whatever thier cultural heritage is.

I hope this helps you

Answer 8

I believe it's up to the two people on what age they should be married. Although nowadays people wait until they're done with college or a little older like 25-30 to tie the knot. But in all truth everyone is different so it depends on them and how the handle such a commitment

Answer 9

It depends on the laws in the state where you live I believe its 18 most places I got married at 19 and we have been married for 4 years now but we have been together for 9 years all together so in my opinion if your in love and your at the legal age to get married then go ahead and do so

Answer 10

Hmm marriage is a big deal, some are ready at 18 some not at 45. It just depends on the people involved and the situation. If you are considering it make sure you are very sure before you do it. It is a lot of work to make it work no matter who you are . Good Luck

Answer 11

I married when I was 24 and I wish I would have waited until I was thirty. I ended up divorced from this girl and we had 2 children together. I think if I would have waited this would not have happened in my life. Don't get me wrong though my girls mean everything to me but my ex wife and I don't care for each others company. I think it is because we changed so much that we grew apart. 30 is my guess.