Is "18" to young to be wed.??

Question

I know someone who is 18 and is about to marred, to someone she's known since she was 14.

Answer 1

At 18 I don't think you have gained enough experience (relationship wise) to help you make the right decision. At that age you are just starting (educationally wise - uni or tertiary) to gain enough tertiary qualifications to be worth being employed in any decent job. On the other hand if you like to be at home al day taking care of kids, washing and cooking like they used to do some 20-30years ago (yuck) then go right ahead

Answer 2

At one time it would have worked out very well, but then again, at one time a candy bar used to cost only a nickel at the general store. Nowadays it seems no one knows what they want anymore and that especially goes for 18 and under, even some in their 20s don't. But most being teenagers who are in a rush to be "adults" state of mind and think they are ready until they start getting the bills and they now know they had made a big mistake. Than you have the whole other person wanting to "experience" newer and better things besides single life ten years later down the road after having a lot of kids and yeah in the end they just were not ready for it in these times. Sad, but that is how society has evolved the general population of people.

Answer 3

I noticed you wrote that the 18 year-old girl is about to be "marred". Well, you've got that right...if she marries when she's that young, it probably will be marred!

Eighteen is way to young to be stuck with grown-up problems. She is technically an adult, but she hasn't had a chance to experience life yet. If she's willing to listen, tell her to give it another three years and if she and he feel the same way about each other, that's a good time to tie the knot.

Besides, they call it "tying the knot" for a reason. Ever notice you need a knot on a rope in order to hang yourself???

Answer 4

Legally, no. Psychologically...possibly. Yes, there are people who marry young and do ok...but the possibility of getting divorced is very strong for teens who enter marriage because they've never had the opportunity to get out there and experience life...and develop independence as adults.

I married at 19 and divorced at 28 so I would not recommend anyone marrying until they're at least 24 or 25. Enough time to get out into the world and live on their own for awhile, go to college, the military or what-have-you...and had a chance to date a variety of people.

Answer 5

My cousin was dating a guy from 14-17 when he proposed and they are now 24 with a baby and happy... My friend got married at 18 and her husband is now 400pounds and lazy. Really it depends on the people if they lov eichother why not but if they are going to regret it later why not wait 1 or 2 years. It can go either way and really it's up to the person to decide, I wouldnt bring it up to her/him cause it will more then likely insault them no matter the intention. gl

Answer 6

I definitley don't think it's impossible to to get married young and have a long and happy marriage. Many couples married young 40 and 50 years ago and have managed to work through their marriage and be happy. However, I think marrying young adds some extra stress on your marriage (finances, lack of education, etc), but I don't think it's nothing that a committed couple can't work through together. If the committment, willingness, and realistic expectations are there -- it can work, no matter what the age.

Answer 7

No, but few people are financially well on their way at 18. It can work, but there's still some growing up to do. Most 18-year olds don't know what they want to do for a career or a life purpose.

Answer 8

i personally dont like the idea of gettin married at 18
for one, you probably dont even have a career yet, are immature and have little experience in life
also, you are probably still dominated by your emotions at such a young age so you might not end up loving the person since it might be more of an infatuation that love
i mean im 16 and i dont really wanna get married till im 25 or so, that way i have my career at least set up and have some level of maturity and had some time to travel around the world all alone...
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Answer 9

yes... to young. I really think anyone should wait hold off until they are at least 21. The person you said She is still young and has her whole life ahead of her and may meet someone "better" than who she is with now. Not to say marriage with younger couples don't work out but, their higher divorce rates among teenagers in teenage marriage. It is better for both parties to marry when they have well established careers and have a more stable environment rather than fresh out of high school.

Answer 10

YES, way too young. Knowing someone through the teen years does not in any way prepare you for real life in the adult world. I know many will disagree, but I never recommend marriage under the age of 22. Many reasons I say this, too many to list here. 18 is still a "teen", too inexperienced, too immature.