How young is too young to get married?

Answer 1

Depends on certain factors I would have to say. I think you should be living on your own first, not with your parents, so you have a good idea of life, real world. What ever age that may be varries. I personally got married at 19, two months away from 20. But I was already on my own and working. I was ready. It depends on how you feel about the person as well. But I definatley wouldn't go for any marriage under the age of 18, you're not even a legal adult yet. Gain some life experience first. Have some fun too, or else you will want it later.

Answer 2

I was married at 19 and it's worked wonderfully for me, as far as the relationship goes.

Has it been easy? No. Would i recommend it? No.

We've struggled our whole life to make up for the things that should have been in place before we were married. Thank goodness we were willing to struggle Together and not allow it to turn into fights and unhappiness. There were a lot of times early-on that could have gone the other way, maturity made the difference. It got a lot easier as we got older.

You DO have to be incredibly mature if you marry young. You ARE giving up those wonder years of being young and carefree, of the time to experience life with not so many responsibilities. If you don't continue with school, you'll regret not having an education. You Will have a harder time establishing financial security. Will you always wonder what you missed? Wished you'd experienced more? I hear the question asked: If you look back now and think about the man you dated at (say) 18, would you still marry him? The answer is Always a resounding No Way! You change so much in those years between 18 and 25 or 30. Will you grow together or apart? Are you getting married because you're so truely devoted to each other? or is it just the 'natural progression' of a relationship? Are you just trying to get out of your parents house? Is it security when you're not sure where to go next? Those aren't the right reasons.

If you're both emotionally mature, willing to wait to have kids, willing to continue your schooling, to save your money, buy a home, etc etc. it can be done. Most young people who choose to marry that young aren't doing those things.

My own kids are in their mid 20's+, educated and established. I would say that's a great time to get married. You've gotten a lot of really good advice here. Good Luck!
If you're really serious you'll still be there for each other when the time is right.

Answer 3

3

Answer 4

Of course u have to be legal age to marry or have the permission of yours and your partners parents, but i personally think age isn't a factor. IF you feel u are mature enough to take on that kind of commitment. IF you feel you have lived your "single life" to the fullest. IF its exactly what u want then go for it. These days marriage isn't a life long thing ( if your lucky it will be) its easy to get out of but not pleasant. Just make sure u marry because you love your partner not just for the fact you can say im someones wife/husband! I have a freind who's been married 5 yrs and has 4 kids she only married because of the children and shes constantly telling me it was a mistake!

Answer 5

According to the laws that govern our communities and states vary somewhat but the majority of them state that one must reach the age of accountability or have parental consent and the age of accountability is 18 years old. Less than that would be too young by law. In real life and a perfect world some could perform marriage at 15-18 years of age or a combination of older and younger but to obtain the license compliance to the law is required for the legality of the marriage.

Answer 6

18

Answer 7

That depends on several things.
Are you old enough to marry without your parents consent?
Why do you want to get married? Is it for the right reasons?
Your financial stability? Your mental and emotional stability?
Your maturity level? Your mate's maturity level? Have the two of you discussed your personal values and expectations within the bounds of matrimony? Etc.

Age is only one factor in this very serious equation and it's not necessarily the most important so please "look before you leap".

Answer 8

to young to get married before 21-ish. Hell if you can't even have a legal class of champagne at your damn wedding...what the hell are you doing? i don't care if you don't drink...that is just in indicator of all the stuff you HAVEN'T accomplished on your own as an individual.

life live before you get married. you are gonna change into a different person from the age of 16-30. go have a self adventure.

i dont wanna get married until at least i am 27, well established, have lived on my own, seen the world...etc.

Answer 9

Right around 21, anything below that is too young. Plus the mental capacity of most teens and young adults is really small. Best to wait till you are older.

Answer 10

19