In many cultures when you turn adult (18 years old in the states).
Usually, you have to be of legal age because marriage is a legal contract.
In the USA, 18 years is the legal age you can sign a contract.

In some cases, you may be able to marry younger with both parents legal permission. I do believe the cutoff is 16 years old w/parents permission.

There also might be certain circumstances where you must be 21 years old.
After the age of 21, there is no age barrier to marriage, as far as I know.

16-18 with parents legal permission
18-21 in the United States
Over 21, anywhere.

78 seems about safe for a lifetime marriage

For a woman I'd recommend at least 21, 22, although 25-26 is probably better. This as you then are an adult, have a better understanding of yourself and your needs in life and have emotionally outgrown some 'kiddie' things that you are still dealing with when younger than approx 24.

For men I'd say at least 28 but preferably 30 or 32 even. Men mature later than women. Nothing with that but if you want a man who's emotionally mature I'd not marry a men younger than 28. Give him some time to grow up, if you're lucky to date a man some 4-5 yrs older you will automatically both reach this maturity around the same time.

I guess that all depends on when you meet the right one, but in my opinion, leave it until you are over 30 before you start seriously looking to marry. Enjoy being single, alone or together with someone, don't rush in to marriage it's a very big step to take.

Might depend on what you're looking for...produce, pasta, soups...all of these are on different aisles.

[smile] I read it as what age is required to get married.
With the question's focal point on age.

Age does not necessarily equal maturity.

There are many factors which involve the maturity of marriage.
In no particular order (but the way I see it);
* Responsibility ~ not only to oneself but to others, society and the institution of marriage.
* Sound Judgement ~ one should understand the concept of marriage and the dedication and commitment it needs to flourish.
* Sexual Maturity ~ One must be in control of their sexuality. Marriage usually involves sexual intimacy with one person. Commitment and dedication to a mate for sexual intimacy. Ready to stop 'playing the field' and choose one sexual partner over all others.
* Emotional Maturity ~ One must be in control of their emotional states. Realize after the initial 'love craze' marriage continues. Extreme emotional swings are not healthy even when you are not married but when married, they involve another, which is not fair to your mate.
* Social Maturity ~ As a lone adult you are part of the social unity but when married you and your mate become a single entity unifying with society. Often the married entity is different than the individuals which compose it. This is because the unity of marriage creates something new.
* Ego Maturity ~ There are three egos in any marriage. Yourself, your mate and the entity which is created by the marriage. Alone, your ego is free to occur as you permit it but when married, the union puts restrictions on your ego which you may or may not accept. Your ego will need to adapt to sharing the spotlight with another in harmony. Its a form of surrender of your own ego to a larger meaning.

All in all, I feel marriage requires adult responsibility, dedication and commitment to something which is more than yourself. You should be emotionally prepared to change and adapt to a union with another in all aspects of life. You should be mature enough to do this without losing yourself.
This is important because your mate fell in love with you, as you are now, yet needs you to love them in return.
You should be emotionally able to recognize the new entity which your marriage created and the person you married as they are which made you love them in the first place.

Choose Wisely and good luck!

Over 25

why should one marry?

is it due to lack of trust?

I feel, if there are no marriages, world would be a much better place

there wont be a need for any therapist,
you don't have to fake it.. like u really love each other..
and u don't have to think about another person when u are getting ****ed...

as human beings, we should have the decency to tell your partner, that "well, I really liked being with you.. and now I don't feel that connection anymore. instead of cheating each other,we should part ways.

don't u think...

29.95

Yes babe

Wow, you're cheap...

I prefer think of myself as
'reasonably priced'.

Cool

You have the makings of a politician

Ouch. :crying:

Owww... it wasn't meant in a mean way...

I know you'd never be mean.