is 23 too young to get married?

[misner411]

I know someone planning to get married and she's only 23. I think she should wait. What about you?

[xxmynamesnessaxx]

I don't think it's your place to tell someone to wait.  I'm 24, married with a 17 month old son, and very happy with my decisions.

[discardedheart]

i don't necessarily think that's too young.
it IS young on a broad scale, but i think it's old ENOUGH.

[MMonk]

I don't think so...I got married a month after I turned 19...we have been together for 5 1/2 happy years now, with 2 kids. I don't think that anyone can really say that any age is TOO young (once one hits the age of consent)...it is what is best for you and him/her...nobody else's opinion should matter. But that is just how I feel.

[tattooed3177]

nope i dont think it is , i say go for it if your in love

[aimeerose00]

It varies from person to person. If I had gotten married at 23, that would have been too young for me. But I can't judge anyone else. If your friend is in love and wants to get married, why not? It's not like she's a teenager still in high school. At 23, she's probably already graduated college by now.

[mgarmstrong]

It depends upon the person.....Some people are ready at a young age and some are not.
I am a believer in living together first but I know that goes against some peoples beliefs.

[Bridget_Elaine]

Not at all too young.  I met my husband when we were 15.  We started dating 2 weeks after my 16th birthday and got married when I was 20, 6 weeks before my 21st birthday....(he's only 6 months older than me).  We celebrated our 5 year anniversary in April and celebrated 10 years of being "us" in June!!  I think it all depends on the couple.  My parents were 17 and 19 and they'll be married 27 years in December (together 29).  I say good luck to them and wish them the best.  Never be pessimistic about their relationship.... just be her friend and be excited with her!!  

[jamiexwalker]

Definitely not.  I'm 19 going on 20.  Have a 7 month old son, and am happily married.  Just like everything else, age doesn't define maturity and understanding of love.   

[pshah1991]

It depends on a lot of things. If the couple have been together for a long amount of time (IE years) then I don't really think its too young, since they've had time to think about it.

But if they've been together for a few months, then no, It would be rushing.

It also depends on their culture. In certain cultures, 23 is WAY too young. However, in the American Culture, the average "stable" marriage age is between 22 and 27. (Average!)

Of Course there are cultures where people get married in their mid-teens. So again it all depends. (I really don't see anyone emotionally ready to get married at 15, but Im not one to judge)

My parents got married at 32, beacuse they weren't ready to give up the luxuaries of being single (Going to Parties, spending time with friends, living with parents) until they were 32.  They got engaged and then got married two weeks later... -_-

But if they know what they're giving up, and they know what their gaining, then no, I personally feel like you should support your friend.

[vigoroso2009]

   If you are planning to start a family, 23 is a good age.  You don't want to be raising kids when you are in your late 40's.

[MrsBENE]

it all depends if it is becoming only from the idea of marraige or if the true pure need and want to be with that person is there I have just celebrated my third year anniversary with my husband and we married when i was 23. but we thought very hard about it first since there were kids involved from previous relationships.  He's my First My last My Everything. REALLY!!!! LOL

[arms1977]

I personally got married at 19, had a baby at 22, and at 31 am still in fairy tale land with my prince charming. My sugesstion is to not try to tell her what's best for her. Worry about yourself. If it is a mistake it is one only she can learn from and it will have no impact on your life (other than maybe having to give up a shoulder to cry on if it doesn't work.) I have found that meddling in friends business to this extent will only hurt the friendship in the long run. OMG I sound like my mother!

[eSineM]

i think marriage is for mid 30s, at least

[Lulio]

It all depends on the situation and the people involved, I think. My opinion is that if you want to get married kind of young, you should probably spend at least a couple of years dating and living together to make sure it's what you really want.