what are your opinions about getting married at 18?

Answer 1

Don't!! I did, and totally regretted it.

Answer 2

It's not a good Idea it's so young I would say wait until your atleast 21 and have experienced life a little more at such a young age marriage can be so dissapointing because you are still too young to understand what it is really about. It's about you putting the other person's needs before your own and I'm sorry but that is not always easy especially if the other person isn't doing that for you and this is the beginning of the cycle of marriage that ends in divorce you are simply too young at 18 to have to put yourself dead last it shouldn't be done at this age this is your time of freedom and exploreing the world around you marriage will only tie you down and you will grow to resent the one you married. I really hope you are a smart person b/c this is such a bad idea pls do yourself the favor and save yourself alot of heartach in the future.

Answer 3

Way to young. Some people get married at 18 and live there life with the same person however that is very rare. If you decide to get married as years go by you will think you missed out on a lot since you got married so young. A person needs to experience life on their own and learn how to support themselves by themselves. I got married at 22 with my first husband and had to learn the hard way right after he left me for another woman. I say wait and have fun and live by yourself before you go to the next step.

Answer 4

I married my 1st husband when I was 18--we were divorced 5 years later---he not only cheated with one but several----two pregnancies involved---I will never forget some of those times, maybe it helped me be a little wiser.

At 18, you do not know what you want to do and you will change a lot in the next few years---wait to marry, maybe at least until 21 to 25 yrs. of age---wait unitl you have more education and ready to start your career---you will know more then. Good luck.

Answer 5

It depends on you and your fiance. Are you both ready for it? Are you mature enough, both emotionally and mentally, to take on the responsibilities that come with marriage? Can you stand together on your own, without the support of parents? Marriage is NOT easy, and once the wedding day is over, the real work begins. It's a mindset that sometimes takes years to achieve. My husband is only beginning to 'get' what it's really about, and we've been married 4 years now.

Don't focus on the age; focus on the reasons. If you are ready, then it can work. If you're not ready, then it might still work, but it'll be that much tougher. And don't, for one second, think that 'if it doesn't work out, we can always divorce'. If you are thinking that, forget marriage. You must always think 'divorce is NOT an option'.

Answer 6

I know a couple dated since age 11 married at 16, they are now almost 50. I myself was essentially married at 18, engaged anyways and its more than 10 years since, married now with two children. It REALLY depends on the people and whether they are mature enough to truly understand what it means. Some people are ready, some arent. Some are still not ready at 35, you'll catch them out at bars late on weekends.

Answer 7

for me, i would not get married if i were 18.

why?

because i would rather have had the opportunity to LIVE a little before settling down. i had a child at 19 and although i wouldn't change having him, i sure did miss out on a lot life had to offer.

i missed quite a lot of fun and freedom and exploring life.

of course, just because these are my feelings, they may not hold true for others. some people might like being tied down at 18. what do i know?

Answer 8

Kelly I did it the first time through at that age. We were far to young and foolish in believing that we were mature enough for this big responsibility. Of all the people that I know that married at that age there is only one couple that are still together today, 34 years later. So it is possible, but there are so many more failures. If you two can wait until you are in your early twenties in my opinion anyway these extra years of maturity are so needed. Best of luck in whatever you decide.

Answer 9

I got married at 18, was married for 5 years, then got a divorce. Aint that great.

Answer 10

You'll later complain about all the things you didn't do. Go to college, take a few trips, party a while, get all that out of the way and then get married. Otherwise you'll want this lifestyle when you're neckdeep with children and stuff.

Answer 11

I am 47, go enjoy life, I got married at 23 and looking back that was too early, had kids, then never went anywhere or say anything,, struggled with kids, bills etc..

enjoy life, have some different partners, you dont have to screw everyone, that isnt what I mean, but experience different people before settling down with one, remember it is supposed to be forever,, forever is one heck of a long time,