What do you think about young marriages?

**If you are going to get offened by this question, I advise you NOT to answer it.** Because its only a question of what people THINK ABOUT IT. This is not a question of being against it or for it. All open opinions are welcome. And thank you for your input.

You know.....NOW and DAYS young couples are getting married. Such as ages 15-19. I have study that getting married at a young age....somewhere down the line the couple will get divorce. But sometimes it does work out for the best for the young couple. And they still continue to stay together for whatever reasons. So tell me what do you think about young couples getting marry young in this kind of generation?

As for me I would have to say......I wouldn't get marry young. Cause its just not me. I have to know when its the right time for me. I am only 19 and turning 20 soon. I still have a lot more years until I get marry. You know things to see, things to do...etc...Marriage is important because in a marriage relationship you have to be FAITHFUL to your spouse. =)

I think that if two people get married while they are somewhere between the ages 16 and 19, that the chances they will get a divorce is much higher. Mostly because neither person is fully done growing up, and along with growing up comes changes. If you get married when you are 17, you might be a completely different person five years later.

Just my opinion on it.

16 - 19 My mum was like 18 when she married my father but I guess alot has changed with time in society and its opinions on young marriages. I think it depends on the couple, there reasons for marriage and there levels of maturity also...but as long as your legally old enough to get married with it go for it I guess. If the law says you can who am I to judge?

I think that the chances of divorce are a LOT higher when teenagers get married, but there are some that actually last a really long time, So I'd have to say, like these others have said, that it all depends on the couple. I just think that they SHOULD wait later in life to get married, so that they can be sure that's what they want...

~BJ~

well i am 17 at the moment and r currently in a very serious relationship... we know that we want to marry eachother and want to be together forever. but at the moment im still in school and he is in Tafe so we know that we wont be able to make rent or even buy a house... tho we have made plans that when i finish uni and my police course i will be 21 and if we r still so in love by that stage we will then marry... tho im sure we will be...

LJ
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^^ That's a smart girl.

The reason why parents and grandparents were able to get away with teenage marriages was because there was a lot less pressure on teens in those times. Many couples were married at a young age because of the risk of getting sent to war. In the 70s -90s, there was a lot less qualifications for jobs, and you didn't need much school. In today's time, we need as much school possible to get a decent job. When teens get married, they often forget their school, and they struggle throughout. That's why they divorce, problems with getting a job, problems at home, problems with the relationship. I think when you both have a steady job, after finishing school, I think then would be a good time to get married.

I think 16-19 is really young, however I don't believe that's the cause of failed marraiges. People fail because they let themselves fail, and sometimes we get lazy and don't want to work on things... just my opinion though.

I think if a younger couple were married 30/40/50 years ago, they last based on morals etc. My aunty is over 50 and has been with the same man since they were 15 when she had their first child. They are still happily married 40 odd years on.
But I think recent younger marriages will almost inevitabley (sp?) get divorced, as they marry when they are too naive and it never lasts.

not all young marraiges end up with a divorce. and i'll prove it to you kind of. my parents are in-seperable and have always been that way. they got married when they were young. and i dont appreciate being told that everyone in my family is gonna get divorces

i think it's normal..as long as they and their paren't agrees..

I agree with those that said it depends on the couple...However, it's also important to add in the thoughts of school and kids and the like. If a couple gets married right out of highschool, college life might be harder for them, unless they have planned what they are going to do. Young marriage isn't something I would necessarily object to, but I don't promote it either....

"and i dont appreciate being told that everyone in my family is gonna get divorces"

Yeah nobody said "shae-natasha, everyone in your family is going to get a divorce" now did they? No need to be so touchy.

hmm... some people think they take marriage seriously when they enter marriage at a young age.. but eventually discover that they didn't really look at every important aspect.. and lose love.. what i think about young marriage is, the level of thinking both parties bear.. are different, but not always on the level of thinking necessary to raise a home and provide enough love to make everything work.. i don't know.. that's just me.

I want to get married young...problem is so does my b/f...im only 15 and hes 19...he wants to get married when hes 21... i wont be old enough yet...but i dont believe in divorce unless its completely necessary...like being abused or adultery... so when i get married i plan on being married for life... but just so you know...even if you marry older youre still likely to get a divorce these days.. it just depends on the couple i guess.

I think that it all has to do with maturity levels. If you're 17 or 18 and mature enough for marriage then go ahead. But I think that when people get married young they haven't experienced enough out of life, and aren't really mature enough to think that far ahead.

but some people are content being mediocre. okay, most people, actually. but don't ever tell them that.

anyway, my mom had these friends in highschool, and she, and most of her friends waited until after college to get married. only one couple got married right out of highschool.

what happened?

well, now she, and all her friends who 'waited' have gone through divorce.

and those highschool sweethearts are happily married grandparents.

but, then, many wait until they are right out of college to marry, and base their marriage on some kind of financial gain...not that I'm passing judgement or anything. and hadn't lived together yet. and honestly have no idea what they're getting into. and while you can never predict some things, you can get a pretty good idea if you spend enough time together first.

I think if you get married between the ages of 15-19, yes there is a greater chance of divorce. You change so much in your teenage years and in your twenties, but a lot of couples can change together. But it shows true love if you can stay together for all your life, because through all those changes and all of those bad times, you have stuck together and not let them tear you apart. That's just my opinion, but there is always a good chance it could work out, so i'm not totally against it or for it myself.

My mother was 19 when she got married. Outside of America however, young marriages are much more common...such as in the middle east. You are right in the sense that it does work out for some people, and for others it doesn't. We have to understand though that it is not all about the age...what matters is the maturity of mind.

it depened so hte couple....r they mature?

My mom was 18 when she got married to my 24 year old (at the time) dad. They've been together for 22 years. I think it was ridiculous for my mom to get married at such a young age, but still. Times were different back then, too. It's not really THAT long ago but it's amazing how the world has changed... that might be kinda off topic, but.. oh well :)

I think it depends on the couple... but personaly i think young people should wait because alot of youg people that get married do get divorce and alot of times is because they dont see the others true colors until later on in the marrige plus you have to make some hard decisions like your careers or kids...its kinda crazy when you think about it but if your in love and you think you cant possibly live without the other why noT???