When Should You Get Married?
Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010
by EMMA WANJIKU
EMMALIFETIPS.com
There is a lot of confusion and a wide array of opinions that emanate from the topic `when to get married'. The major reason why people are not able to pin point when they will get married is because they are not sure.
With a new age, more and more individuals have changed and marriage has taken the back seat. In the developed world, people are choosing to pursue their goals first. However, even developing countries are quickly adapting this trend that simply says marriage can wait'. Getting married is very personal and varies from person to person. This is because individuals are faced with different circumstances.
Today, women are choosing to get married at 25 years and above. On the flip side, there are many people today who would like to get marred but never find what they are looking for in good time so to speak. Demands for quality marriage partner personality' have gone up and in this age, people want perfection.
One of the biggest reasons why people got married before 25 in the past is because they were not choosy. Life was not as complicated as it has become today. However, there are so many other factors that lead to delayed marriage and they include the following.
Women have entered the job market and are more independent. This emancipation has changed the modern woman and in many ways, they have become aggressive and to fulfill all their goals; marriage has been neglected in their lives.
Some singles view marriage below 25 years as wasted youth. For this reason, many want to enjoy their youth and when they decide to settle, they will be ready undertake the pressure and struggles of raising a family.
Many single people both men and women today see children as a burden. This is because raising children can be very expensive and many claim to want only the best for their offspring. Some singles without financial problems will see children as a big hassle and will opt to delay the burden of marriage.
The shocking statistics about the rate of divorce all over the world is leaving bad taste in the mouths of many. In the United States, half of all marriages end in divorce and many opt to avoid this kind of commitment.
There are so many other reasons why marriage is being delayed in society. Some people will say that marriage comes when love finds you; it is difficult to find love. Others will simply have unrealistic expectations of partners and miss out on opportunities for happiness.
Whether you get married in your teens or in your 40s, the ultimate decision is yours. There is really no ideal age for marriage. However, women are advised to have children before the age of 35 due to numerous health risks above this age. The bottom line is to get married when you are physically and emotionally ready. When you truly feel up to it will be the best time to get married.
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