Dear researchers
I know the circumstances of the people are different. But if you look at the whole, what is the best age for marriage in your opinion, whether it is a Sunni? (For girls and boys)
with the best wishes
Mr Rezaei Ahvanooei
Marriage is not age-related.
Boys are often wait to get married until they feel ready — until they’re mature, financially secure, established in their careers and comfortable with themselves.
For girls, the only condition is to be mature.
For ladies - 21- 28years
For men - 25-30years.
There could be reasons why some did not marry in these age brackets. Some could be due to;
Disappointment for either the lady or man
Inability to get good job after school
PhD programme for the academics
Family issue and religious differences
Among other.
thank you so much for your helpful answer Dear Dr M. A. A. Al- Fatlawi .
That depends on different factors such as culture, religious. Nigeria has about 250 ethnic groups, each with unique culture. However, the southern part will consider 30 for male and 25 for female as a matured union while the northern part will put it at much reduced age.
It is supposed to be not age-related as it relates to maturity and responsibility. Creating a family is not an easy task
thank you so much for your helpful answer Dear Dr Olutosin Ademola Otekunrin .
thank you so much for your helpful answers Dear Dr Segun Michael Abegunde and Houda Kawas .
Marriage is not age-related.
Boys are often wait to get married until they feel ready — until they’re mature, financially secure, established in their careers and comfortable with themselves.
For girls, the only condition is to be mature.
thank you so much for your helpful answer Dear Dr Rama I. Ali .
Maturity and choice of the right person are key factors in marriage in order to build a successful familyز
It is wrong that to make the decision of engagement to age which is means neglecting of find the right person of both sexes for engagement.
Marry when you know you are grown up enough to understand your responsibilities.
Marry when you are comfortable sharing the rest of your life with your better half.
Marry when you are ready to give love, affection and respect to your partner but definitely not ready to compromise with your self respect.
Marry when you are financially independent, so that you are not treated as a burden by your husband even for fulfilling your most basic needs.
Marrying at age 22-25
You and your groom are both young, so you can grow, change and move in the same direction as you grow together as a couple. You’ll be young parents if you choose to have children, and you’ll also be able to have a large family. Plus, when the kids get packed off to college, you’ll still only be in your 40s — which is young enough to embark on new adventures and rediscover yourselves as a couple, not just as other people’s parents.
(Pathak, 2018)
Till 27 your education is over and you have a set defined career path and life goals. You are into 5 years into an profession and know your growth trajectory. Contrary to popular beliefs, high earning individuals want a girl who earns at least 50% of them. Hence love is not totally color blind for girls even. Money is a determining factor for marriages now a days, irrespective of gender.
25-30 years is the best time for marriage for boys
22-26 years for girls.
Bearing in mind that the fertile age of women is 15-45 years, I can say that from 15 to 22 years, is the age in which the woman develops biologically, and finishes to prepare as a professional, then, I think it would be from the 25-30 years , man, however, has no fertile age limit, and ideally, the 2 have emotional and labor stability.
Traditionally, marriage used to begin at earlier stages in life. However, these days people get married at older ages around 35-40. However, the time may be different in different cultures.
Thank you so much for your helpful answers Dear Dr Djaafar Zemali ,Rzger A. Abdula , Ismail Al-Hadeedy , Muhammad Faheem Jan , Duraid Al-Taey , Ivan David Lozada Martinez and Reza Biria .
When they become adults, both, of course. Somebody, unfortunately, never. But the marriage does not add the mind. Now I am in the position of a parent, therefore, I believe that the child must solve it himself. But noticeably before 40, of course.
I don't know coz I am single still. 😋
Why to get married in the first place? Marriages are nothing but traps.
I think the best age for marriage for both is after 22 and no limit for the older age. I present time one can marriage even after 60. You can't stop enjoy your life even you became 90 yrs old.
Marriage is not age-related.
Boys are often wait to get married until they feel ready — until they’re mature, financially secure, established in their careers and comfortable with themselves.
For girls, the only condition is to be mature.
Thank you so much for your helpful answer Dear Dr Sahar Qazi .
Thank you so much for your helpful answers Dear Dr Segun Michael Abegunde ,Samy Selim , Ahmed Al-Waaly , Ahmed Y. Yassin ,Rama I. Ali ,Hamid Reza Samadifard ,Dharmendra Arya and Dr- NAJLAA Abas .
Thank you so much for your helpful answers Dear Dr Mohamed A Etman
,Ismail W. R. Taifa
and Nazia Asad .
In Nigeria, readiness for marriage depends on some factors like; ethnic and religious background, educational level of both men and ladies among others.
In my own view, less educated men and ladies get married earlier like 20-23year for ladies and 22-25years for me.
Educated ones marry late mainly because of years spent in pursuing academic qualifications. They marry like 25-30years for ladies and 28-32years for men.
Here in the Philippines 22-25 that is idealiatic age for to get marriage that was based on our olders (Lolo at Lola) but some said life begins at 40.😊
Seriously speaking, marriage is not meant for boys and girls but for mature and responsible men and ladies.
Age at marriage should be an individual WOMAN'S DECISION based on her career ambitions. This is a changing world with rise of nuclear family and less family support in rearing children. Age at marriage for women is MUCH MORE than a number. It is women empowerment issue. Historically, conservative societies have used religion to and other social norms to try to keep age at marriage low. Here are negative consequences for women:
(1) Early age marriage (EAM) means nimble thoughts and vulnerability to dominance by in-laws,
(2) EAM leads to prolonged child bearing span -> huge toll on women's bodies and health,
(3) Potential for career and economic independence is reduced,
(4) Early aging: a mother with 5-6 children sometime starts looking like a elderly lady in her 60s. Headache, pains, stress, psychological issue may arise.
Thank you so much for your helpful answers Dear Dr Oluwaseun A. Otekunrin ,Mark-Jhon Ramos Prestoza ,Olutosin Ademola Otekunrin ,Gulzar Shah , Mercedes Orus-Lacort , Alaa Raheem Kazim ,C. Lewis Kausel
and M. A. A. Al- Fatlawi .
Currently, the median age in India for a man to marry is around 26; for a woman, it’s when she’s approximately 22 years old.
For both men and women the age 25-30 years would provide for maturity and professional development.
All the answers are correct because every place has these conditions. These conditions are directly related to maturation.
Thank you so much for your helpful answers Dear Dr YOGESH CHANDRA TRIPATHI , Amir Al-Khafaji , Abderrahmane Khechekhouche and Hassan Alomari .
Wise people will not marry at all. Marriage and ambition Do not go along!
Dear Mohamadreza Rezaei Ahvanooei, thanks for this question. I general I would say getting married is for those youngsters whose development of the brain is finished. That is around 24years. But I like to add that getting married should be brought into a contexts of have sex. Having sex often stats at an earlier age, without the intention to become married. Second more I would like to add that youngsters should first finish their study. Girls otherwise end up becoming a mother with a serious stagnation in their academic or vocational development. I hope that this answer pleases you. All tee best, Carl
Age of marriage appropriate for women: Scholars differed in determining the appropriate age for marriage of girls, some of them are in favor of marriage before the twentieth and some of them are not more than thirty-five years old, and has indicated many views at the present time to encourage early marriage for its benefits in the organization of the menstrual cycle and hormones The studies indicate that there is a close relationship between the girl's exposure to malignant diseases and the delay of marriage. In the opposite direction, some scholars pointed to the negative impact of early marriage. Early marriage causes the girl psychological trauma because of the responsibilities and duties that the girl must recognize and Which causes the feeling of fear, self-confidence and depression, which in turn affects the health of decision-making and the occurrence of many shocks and fluctuations in the psychological state of the girl in general, and on the physiological aspect of the girl may be exposed to health problems in some of her physical organs
When we talk about the best age for marriage we talk about happy marriage, we talk about a marriage free of social cracks, we talk about stability, we talk about a family: adopt and give birth to new members belonging to society and belong to the whole of humanity, yes we talk about a family free of early divorce, From a disease-free family.
When we talk about the best age for marriage for women, we exclude less than 16, for several reasons including: mental and physical immaturity. Psychological maturity is related to the condition of women under the age of sixteen, which is considered around the world as the age of childhood and adolescence, a age that excludes responsibility and reproduction. But scientists around the world and human experience show that a good marriage is between the 16th and the 29th. The marriage between the thirty and forty may be accompanied by many side effects, which affect women in the process of reproduction, for example: cancer.
Thanks to all the dear researchers for helpful answers.
Dear Djaafar, do we have data on the age that women got married and possible diseases? I am not aware of these correlations or known causal effects. Please update me. All the best, Carl
I do not think that the question of biological age is about the psycho-physical maturity, the decision-making capacities and the assumption of responsibilities according to the marital role.
Humans are at their best brain and body capability at the age of 28. Therefore, the best age for difficult decisions is around there.
The best age for a girl's marriage: There have been many studies and researches on determining the best age for marriage of a girl. The results of these studies are very close and identical. The best age for marriage is between 25 and 35 years. Completion of physical growth in the girl especially the reproductive system, where the uterus is able to receive pregnancy and repeated pregnancy, and the eggs are in the ideal state of fertilization and division. High incidence of pregnancy with low incidence of pregnancy risk and complications during this age group, especially fetal malformations, abortion and preeclampsia . The maturation of the girl on the psychological and mental level, so she has greater ability and wisdom about choosing her partner. The passage of the girl in a number of different experiences, which make them more able to control the course of her life and make the right decisions regarding her various marriages. The arrival of some girls to physical independence, which often contributes to the stability and success of marriage.
The age for marriage is not important, other things are important.
Another answer can be added, which is that the age for the man is open until the fifty, for women until the forties.
The wedding age after adulthood should be a girl’s Or boy’s personal decision.
Marriage in my opinion should be about understanding, and early marriage from my point of view is better for fighting against the spread of vice. As for age, the appropriate age is 18 and above, marriage must be on the mind.
As per Government of India it is 21 for boy and 18 for girl but I am agree with Lakhvinder Kaur Mam from PAU.
The best age for marriage is whenever you find the right person...
For me it is 30+ because now I know what am I looking for
Thank you so much for your helpful answers Dear Dr Nafees Mohammad ,Dickson Adom ,Gulzar Shah ,Okuthe P Kogeda ,Naseer Almukhtar ,Lakhwinder Kaur ,Djaafar Zemali ,Anil KUMAR Rohila and Jelena Lukić .
Dear Colleage,
Thank you for approaching this very important question.
Mariage has many facets - biological, social, emotional and destiny shaped, may be more than that. Actually the love is most important and the maturity of both ndiviual to take resposibility for their relationship and the future of their children. It is traditionally thaugt that men should be older than women because they are maturing later and because they have to have time to provide the family with security. Therefore the ae of the men used to be more socially predictable and the age of the women at mariage more biologically and emotionally predictable - to be abe to give birth and being "ättractive" for the partner. Now I think te situation changed a lot, ut we have take into consideration that the social stratification impacts also the attitude and social practice in regards the mariages. Supposed our target group is middle class, moderate incomes, high and highe education level, relatively wealthy families with progressive views on the place and role of women, we can expect that the impact of biological and emotional influences on the decision making moment will be between 25-35 ( I think 24-28 is the best! time), and for men this age will be also good. It is possible women are a little bit older in the relationship at the up. A 35 years'old women could easily marry a 28-38 year man). Best wishes and good luck!
Firstly I have to challange the instutute of marriage as the only option. Cohabitation can begin at any stage over 18 for either gender in what ever combination of genders. Marriage remains the upper limit on the scale of commitment indications but in many cases is not necessary for a commitied relationship and children.
With the financial burdens of modern western life being what they are, weddings are a horrendous expense. While the energy consuption and urban foot print of of 2 adult base house holds is increasingly inefficient. Therefor maybe the question should be when are people ready for a cohabiting committed relationship, weather or not is is monogamous, open or polymarous and within thats scope hetrosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Finally the terms boys an girls seems a bit condesending. We realy need to reconsider our perspectives on what we assert and eduacte as the social norms for relationships.
Thank you so much for your helpful answers Dear Dr Lydia Katrova , باقر فليح عبد الحسن
and Nenad Sarcevic .
Dear Friends
Best succession of age for Married life Girl Age 25 - Boy Age 27 Bcoz the Olden Day human life span 80 & Above with Nature Food , But Nowadays the Human life span very Less than 80 with Artificial Food , so with more achievements to be taken Before.
God Bless
I think marriage depends on maturity, not age
Best Regards Mohamadreza Rezaei Ahvanooei
Marry when you are ready to give love, affection and respect to your partner but definitely not ready to compromise with your self respect.
Dear Research members how do we motivate our answers about the best age to get married? I will give it a shot. From brain research it is a known fact that our brains are finished at an age of 24 years. On top of that there are many problems with starting couples and their extended families, like family violence, sexual abuse and many other things like no privacy (as a result of socio-economic poverty). On top of everything I would to recommend education in how to have a happy life with your partner and all the extended family members. All the best, Carl
Every person is special/different and has his/her own plans regarding life, education, career etc. That being said; I think the ideal marriage age for men is 25-30; for women is 23-28.
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