Assuming the people are of age, I don't think there is a better or worse age. That's not to say it doesn't make a difference. Rather, there are pros and cons. If you get married early, chances are you will be struggling with beginning of life stuff like going through school, finding a job, maybe moving, etc. Plus, you will lack life experience that might help you with certain marital problems. And, you might feel dependent on your spouse if you've never had to live on your own. You might even feel that you should have seen what was out there before settling down. On the other hand, young love is great, too. It's not only romantic, but your spouse can be a great source of support. Plus you share so many experiences together and will have lots of time to (hopefully) grow together as a couple. You also have plenty of time to plan for children. If you wait till you are older, the pickings are definitely slimmer. Plus you might be so used to being independent that it's a hard switch. And you've spent all that money supporting two households that could have been invested in one joint one. In addition, you might feel pressured to have kids before menopause hits - or if it has, biological kids might be out of the question now. On the other hand, you've seen what's out there and have hopefully taken the time to find someone with whom you are very compatible. Time has given you lots of great experience and the world doesn't seem like its always about to crash down. I got married when I was 18 and my spouse was 21. We are 22 and 25 now. We've had huge problems, but we've also gotten through them. While sometimes I've thought that I should have waited, in the end I don't regret it since I might have missed out on marrying such a wonderful guy. Ultimately, the best age to get married really is when you find the person of your dreams and decide you can't not marry them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just because statistically speaking people at a certain age may be more likely to divorce, does not mean that it is just a "bad" time to get married. There is more to marriage than just whether it ends in divorce or not. It depends on the person and their situation since there are sooo many variables involved. I stick by my answer that there are a lot of pros and cons to every age bracket, but ultimately, get married when you find the right person and feel ready to get married to them.

If you have to ask the question,your not ready!!!!

That is a hard one with humans since they mature mentally anywhere from 13 to never. We are not like animals who physically mature and therefore behave mature. As with everything we do, we can choose, and that goes for whether you want to grow up or just grow to certain age and stay there. This is one reason humans are the only ones who can go back to nest sometimes or never leave. Since there is no right of passage for the modern world, I made one up to determine if you are grown up enough to consider marriage. Your real age does not matter once you are legal in the state. All you need to look for in yourself is one change in your behavior. Do you still need your parents when you run into trouble and need money? If you have stopped doing that (you can tell because you are telling your parents about the problem after you took care of it) then you have made the right of passage. At least as long as you keep up the same behavior. Remember humans can age backwards in there behavior for so many reasons that they choose or is cast upon them by illness and such.

My answer? There is no "good age" to be married. Some 17 year olds are more mature in the marriage sense than even some 59 year olds are.. so I'd have to say, it depends on the person. Age has got nothing to do with it.

This applies to the USA only: 34. You're out of college by 22, done with grad school by 26, then have enough time to find the one who's right. You're still in your prime somewhat, and thus attractive, but fully grown and matured and most importantly, used to responsible adult life. However, if you meet the perfect person 34 or if you aren't sure you're ready at 34, do what's best for you.

i'd say about 23 - 24.

There is no perfect age, everybody matures differently due experiences in there life. I know some people that got married at a young age and are still together after 30 years. I also know some that got married young and got divorced. There is no one perfect age, it has to do with experince in life and personal maturaty. Some people mature young and some people never mature enough though life to handle marriage.

I got married when I was 19. We have now been married a year. My husband and I are 8 years apart. I would not take marrying him back for the world. We have a great relationship, and we share our goals together. Honestly, I think it depends on the person and how they feel about the other. You'll know when the time is right.

I would say that age 25 is when someone should begin looking seriously at getting married in this day. One should be better prepared and have had developed as a person before they enter marriage.

My dream wedding would be simple, in a garden or outside somehwere, and all my family and friends would be there to celebrate and everyone would have a great time. As for what age, I don't have a specific number, but I think that both people need to be really ready for that kind of commitment, and not just ready for a great party.

I would prefer to have gotten married a year ago at 23 but I had no one to marry. In terms of a dream wedding, I don't care as much as long as my family and friends can make it then I don't care much about where its at.

First we'll discuss your grammar... or lack of...

That would depend on the person/society/a million other factors. But, for me, a college-going male, I would say after I am 26 years old would be a great time to start seriously look!

In India the ideal age for getting married for men is 27 trs and for women is 25 yrs.

The ideal age for me is 30. I hope to be emotionally, mentally and financially stable and comfortable by that age and fully ready for a commitment as huge as marriage.

I'd say between 20 - 25

Dotage ?

There is no ideal age. It depends on the maturity of the individuals.

between 25 and 30, but people get married for the first time later in life too, so its a toss up .

The age of true love!

A quarter past never haha

It differs for everybody, I don't think there is an "ideal" age. I think everyone is different and is ready for such a commitment at different stages in their life. For some it could be at 18 and for others it could be at 40. It just depends on when you meet the right person.

30

Most folks aren't settled enough until they are 30. I recommend only marrying when you are at an age where you can be friends with someone of the opposite sex without objectifying them. When you are in your twenties, you are all hormones, and still learning the hardest of life's lessons. While sharing these lessons can create a strong bond between a couple, I would just as soon start a marriage with stability.

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I would say between 25 and 30 but depending more on the maturity of the each person.

for a girl it is 21 and for a boy it is =>28.. Apart from the age the mind should be get prepared for the marriage and as well as courage to face the problems after marriage thats with inlaws mainly..:D

I think between 24 and 29.

In the mid 20's.

85 when you're too old to care about anything but the next episode of M.A.S.H

When both parties are ready and know that's what they want.

When you're old enough to find someone with whom you want to share your life as well as compromise your ability/desire to make decisions considering only how they affect you.

welll i am 20 and so is my b/f we have been together for 3yrs and we always talk about it and i think i might be pregnant...

when you are old enough to know that nothing has to be taken emotionally in this world.i think one's sensitivity chip has to be kept behind while getting married.

When u've settled finances, emotions, and just feel its the time!

Never-ever.

For me it was after 35. i think when you are in your 20's you are still learning who you are and what you want out of life...so making a lifelong commitment might be biting off more than you can chew. Of course there is always the possibility of growing together...so it really depends on the people involved!

Of course there is no ideal age to get married but for myself I'd rather get my self situated in life than rush off and get married and still have half of my education to go. So I'm looking at around mid to late 20's. Ask yourself this, are you situated in your OWN life to get married? Is everything in flux? Or is it right where it should be? If everything is in place then I say go ahead and start seeing what's out there for you :)

Somewhere around 20 or 30 years of age.

There is one? I've known people who were married at 16 and still love their spouse years later. I've known people in their 40s that got married and it didn't last. There is no correlation between age and the happiness/success of a marriage. Those get married "too young" are unlikely to have a happy marriage when they get older and try again. Age doesn't fix stupid.

I would say... 26 for a woman and 27 for a man! Us men need that extra year to mature.. I was married when I was 26 and my wife was 25... the good thing is that 23 years later, where still together! And just to add, I'd marry her all over again. It truly comes down to maturity, getting your education finished, at least your undergrad studies, then you can consider that new life style of marriage.. Most people who marry very young fail because in a few years down the road, one or the other want to re-explore the single life... marriage has no room for flirting with disaster.. Wait till your in your twenties, it will be well worth if for you and your marriage! Keep in mind, till death do you part, make sure your happy with the decision so the marriage doesn't fail. Steve :)

30 worked fantastically for me.

Late twenties and above... Mid twenties are iffy, but could work...

I am 19 years old and my boyfriend is 20. We have been going out since junior year in high school. It is going to be three years now and I can't wait until I get married. Though his ideal age of getting married is between 28-30 (to get financially stable) mine is between 22-25. We both would love to get married but we came up to an agreement that god will show us when to get married. It will happen when it happens. There is no point in putting a specific date to when to get married, it just wont work that way!

Who's to say what's ideal? I got married at 35, if you're looking for a number. I'd say the ideal age is when you're mature enough to know that marriage is a lifetime commitment, and not 'something to do' just because everybody else your age is doing it.

Boys and girls really shouldn't be getting married. Men and women should. The age difference doesn't really matter, it is compatibility in emotions, needs, goals, etc that matter the most.

between twenty five and thirty for both man and woman. after school and time for a long engagement and maturity.

30+

when I'm rich, tired of women, and ready to settle down and propagate. I'm thinking some where after 30.

What I consider "ready" and what others consider may be significantly different. Readiness is a state of mind, not a measurable age. Some won't be "ready" until in their 30s or later while others can be fully "ready" in their early 20s. The trouble with defining a state of readiness is the subjective element that interferes.

I got married when I was 19 and I love my husband to pieces. I'm now 34 and I really don't think I was ready for marriage until I hit 30

Ahhh crap, I don't know...I might be ready now. Who knows...actually I don't think I am. But maybe soon.

I don't have a set age. I'll know when I'm ready is all I can really say.

I was ready when I was 26. I was in good financial shape, had a secure job and owned a condo.

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I've been ready since I was 19. Sadly, no woman agrees with me.

65

Sometimes some people will NEVER understand what they're doing. Marriage is a serious thing. It's a lifetime commitment to your partner, and all he/she brings along with them. The longer you can wait, the better. I put off marrying my wife till almost a year and a half after we had originally planned on getting married because I wanted to make sure she was the right one for me, and not just some good looking idea.

It has nothing to do with age but with your level of maturity.

Mid twenties. You are ready to settle down because you have already had your teens to explore your individuality and also a few years of making it on your own in this world so you know exactly what your limits as well as your strengths are.

Whatever age both you and your prospective spouse are old enough to understand the responsibilty and selflessness involved. Whatever you plan for your life, it probably won't happen that way. You have to be mature enough to roll with the punches, be cheerful and loving everyday anyway and keep going. That said, the best age to get married is before you move in together :) And before you have kids together.

60. It gives you a little time before retirement.

24 is good. Older is ok too.

18 plus a year or so after the two of you start dating. :)

Mid 30's. Most people don't really know enough about who they themselves are before this to get married.

in what culture?

Personally...for me? 25.

70...at that age you'll be too old and tired to think about divorce:)

For me, the earliest ages are 25 for a girl and 28 for a guy.

When you are ready to be a spouse and can taek care of a home, children, can give emotional support to others and know how to receive it from them as well. When you know what you are going to do in the future and have someone that has those same plans and dreams. For some it can come early, for others, never. I was 14 when i met my husband and I knew that I loved him for sure by 15. But we waited until I was 18. It helped that he was almost 5 years older and more mature, settled into a job and such. We've been married for 35 years and I wouldn't change a thing. Then again, I've met 30-40 year olds that still hadn't learn how to interact with others and take responsibility for themselves, let alone other people.

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When you are old enough to have some responsibility/maturity and young enough to have fun with it. I think the ideal is early thirties, myself.

25 is the age when a person is mostly developed personality-wise and emotionally where they will usually not change too much from then on. I think this is the best rule for a minimum age. Some people take longer to reach emotional maturity though, so take it on a case by case basis. Not less than 25, to be on the safe side.

25, finish college (both of you), get a good job and then consider marriage. Most younger couples do not last because of finance and at 18, 19 & 20 - you're not making enough money to support a family.

31 sounds pretty good to me.

25

Around the time your established. So if you decided... plan to have children you can give them the care and lifestyle they deserve... no food stamps, and welfare assistance

We started dating at 17 and married at 21. Didn't have kids for a few years after that. Worked out well for us.

Financial stability is also very important to keep the long term marriage as healthy as can be. The other thing to keep the long term marriage healthy is maturity and if you think you're mature enough then age doesn't matter that much. Having said that, maturity usually gets better with age and the person becomes more tolerant and understanding of the partner's negative aspects.

I likely wouldn't seriously consider it until 28-33, but that's just me.

30

late 20s early 30s

After Graduating colleg. Around 25 or so.

When you are financially ready and 100% Committed to each other.

I don't want to get married until I'm at least 30. So I think everyone should do that too.

I don't think there's a particular age that can ensure a successful marriage, but often, the more mature one is the better the chance for success. Maturity comes at different ages for different people.

No earlier than 25. Of course though I wouldn't stop anyone from doing so prior.

23-27

I think 30 is a good age to get married.

I think when you're after 30. That way more women would be available and would fit our criteria.

There is no good age to get married. Stay single for life. You'll be alot happier.

It's not an age thing so much as maturity and financial stability. I'd say once you have steady income, a college degree, and some wisdom.

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As long as the people involved are both financially stable I could care less, that's just my opinion. Most teens and young adults aren't though so it seems the overall consensus is around 30.

I think 30 is a good age to get married.

30 something

hmmm...42?..lol..any offers :O)

There isnt a perfect age, it depends on the relationship. I advise my children to wait until they are at least 25.

The "Perfect" age is Zero, meaning stay single! Don't do it! lol

normally there is no special age 2 marry,however, there r certain conditions such as being mature and responsible,and also understanding and respecting the pertener.so the least age if u want will b 25.