Larian Studios Forums General Chat Chat (Anything) Too young to be married?

I hear people all the time saying how people my age are too young to get married, and most people my age agree.

So, my question is this, what age is finally not too young to get married? Thirty? Thirty-five? What?

It seems to me, that as centuries go by, the average marrying age is getting older and older. Before too long, people will be having retirement parties and wedding receptions all at once.

Personally, I'd rather get married young, so that way when I'm old and grey and I'm remembering the summer of my life, the person by my side will know what I'm talking about and be able to remember it with me.

My parents got married right out of high school (in fact my mom dropped out so she could get married) and they're still going strong with around fourty years and six kids under their belt.

it's up to yourself really, if you feel ready for it, then you just have to go ahead.

I'm 26 soon and I'm getting married this summer. these days people tend to wait till they're over 25 before getting married, but there's nothing wrong with marrying when you're 22 or so... YOU have to decide for yourself... there's lots of factors involved

it's good in a way not to get married too young as we all know being young often times means being stupid & hot-headed as well as blind-lust-driven. one has to be really sure & committed not to back out when there's any sign of trouble or just that there's no more steam in the relationship. if u're not sure where u stand in that relationship in the next say 40 years, then maybe u're not ready for something that serious. there are people who may think that marriages are archaic & not necessary but i feel that if u are serious enough to make a relationship work u'll put up with all that is in any marriages; vows, ceremonies, etc.

just my 2 cents. by the way, i'm still single so spick & womble & DAD can say something really solid on the married guys side. how about views from married ladies? where's lostlady?

I got wed when i was nigh on 23, i had been seeing my wife since we were 17,and we were both sure we knew each other inside out by the time we decided to get hitched.(we both had "friends" in those years, but were always drawn back together).
That would be my advice, Love is only the first step, it's not the be all and end all,problems arrive if you don't truelly "know" your partner.
Another thing with marriage is having children, i don't care what you say, we were all put on this Earth for one thing and one thing only...to Procreate..., and that is when yor life really starts, it's life changing, and gives your life new meaning. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />

It's entirely a personal choice. I was ready to marry last year, age 22. Kind of glad I didn't and got those last few problems sorted out first (causing inevitable breakup). Now I won't be looking for marriage for some time. We'd been together almost four years when the feeling was right.

My sister was married at 25 (I think). She hesitated for a while, but then fell pregnent. They're still happily together eight years and three kids later.

A friend was married at 19. She hadn't even known the guy that long.

My brother at 30, a couple of years ago.

My father at 19 and again at 53.

One guy at work is still single and approaching 40. He almost got married to a Croatian woman last year, but then discovered that all she wanted was for him to pay for entry into Australia.


So when do you feel ready?

When ya gotta big enouugh bank account. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" />

In case you missed my pics in the camera whore thread I am getting married and I am only 22

Marriage can happen at any time after you have reached the legal age to do so. As was said above me,
there are many many things to consider, do you love the person and see yourself getting old and dieing with that person without fear or hestitation, can the two of you communicate well, tell each other everything, can you compromise and be willing to give up somethings and change other things, is there absolute trust in the relationship. Don't forget about the little things that will drive a person crazy, squezzing the tothpast from the middle, leaving a dirty dish in the sink, not being able to hang a picture on the wall and may many more. Most of all don't let other people make the descion for you, only you can do that. If getting married feels right then do.

just my 2.5 cents worth

get narried when you know you are ready to be married.

eh
but how do you know?
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

You don't know, you feel it.

I feel it?
How, where, when?
In my toes? My fingertips?
Does it hurt? Does it sting?
Is it like a cold... or a virus?
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

yes to all plus mant achs and pains with a fever.
You will just know it when you are ready.

*Hits Sethmaron with a stick for being difficult*

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/kitty.gif" alt="" />

Wow... Pathetic ++

Not you, I mean me.

Why pathetic?

I can't hit a kitty. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
But isn't this the perfect topic to be difficult about?

I mean
someone says "you know when you're ready"
So I ask "How do I know?"
Someone else answers "you don't know, you feel it."
So I ask "How do you feel it?"
And someone answers "you'll know it."

So we're back at the start.
Seems to me like no one knows it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
It's very different for everyone. There's no good answer. Everyone has to think/feel/know for themselves. Together with his/her partner.
Besides, IMHO you don't feel/know that. It's the result of something you knew/felt long before. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Hopefully. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
It's something you decide after feeling very strong about eachother already.
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Nero's 22 and about to be married. I'm 22 and I've still never had a girlfriend.

It's pathetic.

@ mickey, no it's just different.
You can't compare it, really

Yeah it's different, but it's also pathetic.