Is 22 years old too young to get married?

Answer 1

I would wait.

Answer 2

Not if you are fully mature and aware of what the responsib-
ilities are of a wife, and possible future mother. I was married
at 19, but was very mature for my age. Before I was 21, I
had delivered my first child.
A woman should be able to cook, clean and do all of the
normal housewife functions however. In addition to probably
working outside the home.
A man will have the added responsibility for physically caring for someone other than just himself. And taking on extra bills
will be a consideration. But things can be worked out with
bills, and love will find a way to work around obstacles. That
often is the only thing that can help a couple see through
the hard times in the years ahead. I know it did my husband
and I.

Answer 3

Well...

I think in this generation, age is often a factor in weighing readiness for marriage due to maturity. Back in our parents time, they were expected to be more mature at younger ages because life transitions weren't the same thing as they are today. However, maturity is important but what is more important is whether or not you will choose to commit and your emotional preparedness to do so.

Most people at age 22 are not emotionally prepared to put forth a lifelong commitment, hence why there are so many divorced couples who married before age 25. That is not to say *everyone* gets a divorce; the fact still stands that many people aren't prepared for that level of commitment.

What you should gauge is your own level of commitment and what you are emotionally prepared to handle.

Answer 4

Not if you know what you want and what you are getting into.

Did you talk to him about money? Who will pay the bills? Separate checking accounts or not? Who's in charge of the check book? Who will pay what household bills? Who will do the cooking and cleaning? How will the kids be raised and disciplined? What religion if any will the kids be raised? How many kids will you have and when will you have them? What schools will they attend: public or private? Who gets the first new car? Where will you live? Who's parents will you spend what holidays with? Where will you vacation? What are your 5 year, 10 year and 15 year goals for your marriage? What big purchases will you make? What amount can you spend without having to call your partner to make sure it's okay to buy? What about having friends over? When is it okay and not okay? What about family spending the night? Pets and who will care for them? Who mows the grass and shovels the snow? What about retirement funds? Who works and who stays home after the kids are born? Who's career is more improtant should you get transferred to another state? Are your politics the same? What about other social issues, do you agree or fight about those?

Answer 5

No, I was married at 22, and been married for 7 years now. My wife was only 20 at the time. If you know they are the one, then its not to young. We were dating almost 4 years before we got married so we knew each other well enough. If you only been with the person a short time, then don't rush it.

Answer 6

Hi! That depends on one thing my friend, and that is this, are you truly in love? If you can answer that with a yes, then you are ready to get married. However, there are many things, and bills to pay you know, so I would be thinking over how you should survive and stuff, other than that, go for it. A free advise; always be honest, and always tell what is bothering you, that way you won`t get any nasty surprises. Have a great summer, good luck, peace and love from Norway

Answer 7

You have to consider the fact that assuming you die from natural causes, you're (supposed to be) with this person for longer than you've been alive right now. Thats a big decision. If you're worried about being too young, wait a while. If you were ready at 22 then you should still be ready later.

Answer 8

I would have said no because that was how old I was when I got married but looking back on it now, I know I was to young.

Answer 9

I am 22 and could not imagine getting married right now. My bf and I are in complete love, but there are other parts of our lives that we want to focus on. Our family plans, finances, jobs, I am in college and work full-time... The way I look at it... I plan on staying with him, so I am not rushed on getting married.

Answer 10

Yes, I think so. I'm 23 and I'm just about to get engaged. I'll be getting married in about 2 years. I just finished school and am saving up money. I think if I were to get married today, I would not be as ready as I would be in 2 years.

I want to be financial stable before hand.

Plus, in your case. If you have to ask, you aren't ready.

Answer 11

YES! You have the rest of your lives to really find out who you are. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but the rest of your life is a very, very long time. I am 35 now, and when I think about who I was when I was 22, and who I was with, and what I THOUGHT I wanted then, I just thank God for unanswered prayers. I was too naive then to realize that marriage is alot of responsibility, and its not always hearts and flowers. It is serious, it is work, it is a life long commitment!!! Take it slow..there are other ways to show your commitment to each other. A long engagement perhaps.... Good Luck!