At what age did you get married?

I am 24 and living with this guy for almost 6 years. He is 26. We are planning to marry. He says, it is pretty late for a marriage and already we are together and lets live the same way. He is really good to me and I am also loyal to him. Right from the money part to office news we equally share. Both our accounts are joint accounts between us and the house is in my name but financed by him. We have no issues till date between us and planning for a child next year. My thinking is before a child, we should (may!!??!!) get married. He is not agains it, but he is asking for the need for a marriage. Even I do not find a reason.

I'll be 20 when I marry my fiance he will be 24, almost 25.

I think that getting married would be the ultimate commitment. I believe like the person above me that said he is using the old adage "Why buy the cow when he's getting the milk for free". But it will be better for the child if you are married. It will make things less difficult for him or her when they start to school. My brother will be with the same woman for 8 years by the time they get married in April. He will be 26 and his wife to be is 24. So age is rather irrelevant.

Good Luck

22. and my husband was 26.

26 and 24 is really not too young to get married. I was 28 when I did it, but I held back a few years.

I can't speak for you, but for me, morally, I would want to be married, rather than "shack up", especially if the thoughts of a kid were being considered. I think children need married parents.

If you have your issues squared away, you're both loyal to one another, and you're financially sound, then I don't see any problem tying the knot. As a matter of fact, it would be the right thing to do if you intend to be with one another.

27 but dated my wife for 10 yrs. lol it was time to get married

if you can't find any reason to marry that guy then don't be too hard on yourself to marry him.besides your still young.I've been with a guy for 7 years and yet we still broke up and i marry a guy who I have just known for a month.and guess what? i can find a lot of reason why I marry him...

A child is one of the best reasons to cement an already good relationship with a marriage certificate.

It will be better for the child if you marry. If he splits and you are not married it will be harder to get child support from him. The house is in your name so if he is gone and you are stuck at home with a child, you will lose the house because it is in your name. He will not have to support you if you are not married. Child support will be just for the baby. By the time you buy formula, baby food and diapers for the little one, there will be little left for anything else unless he makes a real good salary. The cost of lawyers to hold him to all of this will drain all your savings. Since all your accounts are in both your names he can take half of all your money before he splits. For your sake and your child's, get married first.

I married at 21 (now 51), but that isn't relevant to your situation. If you believe the bible, then you know why you should get married. If you don't believe the bible, then get married because you love each other (do you?), and because you want to be legally bonded to each other.

If you don't get married, you don't even have to be notified in case of a medical emergency; also, blood relatives will be the ones calling the shots and making life or death decisions.

Your boyfriend will not get the house if you pass away unless you legally plan it that way.

Are you sure he does not just want to keep the option to walk away?

I was 23 when I got married and still wasn't ready. I don't blame you for wanting to get married. From what I can see, this guy of yours is basically thinking along the old adage: why pay for the milk when I can get the cow for free. In other words, he may think that he has a good deal going where he doesn't have to worry about paying for a wedding and go through the whole shebang of one since the two of you are living together.

One advantage I can think of getting married is that it would be better for your child(ren). They can still have his name when they are born, but they will need to explain, someday, to friends about the fact that their parents have never been married, or they got married long after they were born. Another is that what if something happened to you? The house would not be left to him since his name is not on it. What if something happened to him? There would be nothing legally for the kids or you since you weren't married. The ONLY way something could be there for anyone without a marriage is to have a will stating exactly what is for whom. Another reason for marriage is it is morally right. Another is that you would both have rings to show that you are taken by someone else, to show your pride in the other person.

I do understand that some people get along better when just living together rather than married, and that having that one slip of paper can make a difference in how some people think and act towards each other. I am that way with my ex-husband! I couldn't imagine being married to him again, but we get along great now that we are divorced.

There are just as many reasons to get married as there are not to get married. It just depends on what the two of you want, need, and choose to do. This is something that you guys need to think and talk about long and hard about before coming to an absolute solution/decision.

Good luck.

I was 25.

First time I was 21 and he was 25. We did not live together first. The marriage lasted 10 years. My second husband is 6 years younger than I am and we have been married 14 years. We didn't really "live together" before marriage either.

Since you own property, you both should make wills, whether you're married or not. States vary as to the survivorship benefits should one of you die, and it is easier if you are married -- particularly if you have children. Right now, if you passed away he might not be able to keep the house. If you had a child and your partner passed away, the inheritance would be different if the child is not the product of a legal marriage, unless the laws have changed (and when do laws change to reflect current standards -- like never.) If you contact a lawyer, you may find out that in your state you may already be in a "common law" marriage. Some states recognize it, some don't. An attorney would be able to give you some idea of the benefits of marriage in your state. I wonder why your partner is reluctant?

It would be nice if the child could carry his name. A marriage doesn't have to be a big production. You could get married by a judge with witnesses and have a party later. Costs a whole lot less and you're just as married.

27.

get married before kids. and have a separate account for yourself. bills and house payments should be the only things that you have a joint account for.

it's been 6 years of him getting the milk for free. enough is enough.

Well i was 19 and my ex was 22, we are getting a divorce now. Do not marry someone until you are BOTH ready for that commitment! That means, wait to have children also. You should make a commitment like that before making ant commitments that you cannot change (for example, a child).

im 19 n gone get marrad this feb if u reall want to marry is the reson love not enough for u age really done not matter plus u r gne have a child so it is good to gt marred

24.

At 31.

I'm getting married soon and I'm 19 and my fiance is 25.

marriage is the only adventure open to the cowardly

actualy i got marrreid when i was 18 and my husband 22 and to tell you the truth i think you should get to know him a little better before you marrie him cause i been marreid for 5 years now and he has cheated on me
twice and just today found out he got a girl pregnant think about it, not all men are the same but still if you think his the one and you love him go for it and if things dont work out well only time can tell do what your heart tells you. I my self dont regret getting marreid i have 2 lovely kids to show for that, anyways thats life sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. you migth be a winner

Marriages are made in heaven ,,a saying in certain countries,. so by pure accident,or out of love &affection 2 human beings are united, in the wedlock or living together for sake of convenience.,for sharing enjoyment,( sex),or the booty they make jointly or individually ..So a commn object is keeping them together,,and u can call it what ever name you assign for the arrange ment.. a marraige by covenience,from jaqulin Kennady&Unasis or Aiyeswarayaroy a former Miss World or 5 years junior Amithab bachan married recently.Marriage ,,

I was 28, we had known one another a year and dated for two before we got married. Did not shack up.
You're just playing house by shacking up. If you truly want marriage and he doesn't, then he's not the one for you. Not fair to the child if you aren't married first.

If you are happy don't get maried or you will destroy it. Just in case you don't know them yet here are the facts of life:

1. There is no Santa
2. All men cheat, almost all women cheat
3. Marriage ruins relationships(moving in is the same)
4. Everyone lies (you even lie to yourself)
5. Life is not fair

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