What's the idea age to get married?

[lorla]

I am engaged to be married and my fiance and I have discussed when we will tie the not. We've losely decided on Sept 2008 by which time I will be 28. I'm not sure why as I am 100% sure I want to marry him but I have a niggling doubt in the back of my mind that 28 is too young. What does everyone think? What is the average age?

We're about to buy our first place together, have known each other for 11 years although have only been together for a year and a half. We're keen to start a family after we've married....so I don't know why I'm worried it's too young?

[~posy-jo~]

there is no ideal age it is when it feels comfortable for you. at the age of 23 i was married with 2 children, too young by some peoples standards but i'm happy, we have a strong marriage and 2 beautiful, happy children. it was definately the right time for me and my husband (who is 3 years younger than me). so when the time feels right for you that will be the right time xXx

[helliebobs]

I don't personally think it is too young lorla.

I got married when I was 24 and my husband 22 and that was nearly two years ago.

It's whatever feels right for you both.

[electricblue]

I too was married with 2 kids by time i was 23,another one arrived 6 years later,that was nearly 16 years ago,,,28????no you getting on a bit now!! lol

[Billi]

I got married last two years ago when I was 27. I had been with my boyfriend for 5 years and being married doesn't feel that much different. Just more secure and wonderful!

Just do it when feels right. There is no right or wrong. It might help to save up though.

[Rubyrose]

I don't think there is an 'ideal' age.. I think you know when you know! I would have married my ex if he asked.. well I think I would have... and we always talked about getting married but he said we were too young.Then we broke up after 5yrs so.. guess it was a good job we didn't get married. But I don't think 28 is too young at all!

[Rubyrose]

Forgot to add.. my nan and grandad were 17 and 18 when they met then a year later they got married. They are still together now over 50yrs later and very much in love. :o)

[WiccanKitten]

Hey Lorla,
I hope you and your partener will be evry happy with whatever decisions you make.
28 - too young? I should hope not! You're a decade my senior and my wedding day is set for the 9th of september this year! (a day after my fiance's 20th birthday incidentally!)
We've been together for 3 years. We have lived together for 2 and we are very happy together. Marriage seems the right thing to both of us. Both of our families, and all of our friends are very happy for us, and have been so supportive.
If its what you want - go for it! Congratulations and good luck! xx

[spudqueen]

You have to get married when it's right for YOU. I was 27 when I got married which was right for me. My best friend was 19 when she got married and has just celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary, so obviously 19 was right for her.