Average Marriage Age

[CarolinaDG]

Originally posted by James
The only problem is that most people think they are mature no matter what their age or maturity lol. Its a lack of objectivity and perspective and a source of endless amusement for me . . .

You watch these people get into these really serious relationships or marriage and they become desperately unhappy but don't really know why . . . or even that they are unhappy . . kind of like having a faint but unrecognizable head ache.

Until one day bang, the moment of truth, they realize that they are not happy with their partners, its like an epiphany. And then they either leave and wish they had long before, or stay and become miserable.

Unhappines is a feel of unease and blah. A sort of numbness.

Misery is realizing that you are unhappy, he cause of it, and not doing anything about it.

But it is kind of fun to watch those people.

I agree that most people think they're mature... but the thing is, I think you know deep down if you're with the right or wrong person, even if you won't admit it to yourself, and no matter what age you are. A LOT of Mormons marry at about 21, and they stay together for the long haul... for me that seems insane, though... But maybe they just are brought up believing that you know and you stick with it no matter what. Point is, age is "just a number"... pardon the cliche'.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally posted by CarolinaDG
I heard today (yes, I watch way too much E!) that the average age for women to get married is 25, and for men 27.

I wonder how many STAY married? Hmmmm.......

[AGDee]

I think you also have to look at differences between those who go to college rather than the whole population. Keep in mind that those figures include the people who are married right out of high school while you're busy getting your education!

Don't feel pressured by an age. In fact, don't feel pressured at all! It can lead to "settling" for someone just because it's time to get married. And you know what? It's even ok to NOT ever get married. I wish someone had told me that! In my extended family there was a very strong pressure to be married. I'm glad I finally woke up and realized that it's not for me! I have a cousin who is on her 4th husband.. she apparently hasn't gotten the message yet. Some of us just aren't cut out to be married. I wanted to have kids so badly that I felt I had to get married. I'm glad I'm a mom, but hated being a wife!

Dee