I've been asked this question a zillion times specially when people learn that both my sisters are already married. I have learned to just smile and then answer "I don't know" and leave it at that.

What do you do when people ask you this?

I just smile and then answer "I don't know" and leave it at that.

thought you are married ?

yeah but if you werent its a good response

Yes, I am married, but if anyone asks me that question
I would still answer like that, just to confuse them ;-)

-F

All you have to do is say, "I'm waiting for the right person" if you're not dating. If you are seeing someone, just say, "I'm not ready for that yet." Marriage is a big step, more than half of married people mess it up, so it's not something to take lightly. You should only get married when you feel ready.

I totally agree! But sometimes I find it annoying when people wouldn't stop pushing for me to get married. Sometimes i feel tempted to say "I will never get married because I'm gay!" Just to shut them up.

For the record I am straight...hehehe.

I say a couple should be ready for this stuff. This is something that should be planned well. Don't rush things out coz haste makes waste.

LOL!! That would be a great answer, at least people woukld stop asking!

I would just probably say something like 'when I'm ready' or even 'Never'!!!

Though I'm in a relationship right now, I'm still not thinking for settling down. Maybe not my priority as of now, I'm still 23 and too early to decide on things like this.

It would be nice if people didn't put so much pressure on others to get married. I think it's better to get married late and have it last than to get married early and have it fail over and over.

I agree with you, Masara. We all have our own reasons. Does it matter to them if one isn't married yet? My cousin got married when she was 30 years old. Until now, the relationship is going stronger.

Whenever my friend is asked with this question, he would say, "Why should I get marry?". Actually, he doesn't like the thought of it yet. Do you like to get marry at the age of 40? It's his ideal age.

Whoa is he serious? I rarely see some people who got married at such age (I mean first marriage). But at least by that time I can say that they're serious about getting married.

A lot more people are putting marriage on hold for later. I don't blame them. There's so much to do in life. This is a big change from about thirty years ago when people were getting married after high school. A later marriage can also mean having a family later, too.

Yes that's what most boys and girls here thinks. There are really a lot of things to do in life as a single. Because mostly your habits from being single can't be carried on when you're already married.

I agree with masara. I have seen a lot of my family members and friends get married quickly and end up getting a divorce 2-5 years down the line. I am not in a rush to get married and don't know if I ever will. Marriage is an agreement between two people which can be made anywhere, anytime, not just at a wedding.

Well, if someone would ask me that question, I would say ask my partner. It is very important that couples have to be ready in raising their own family. We don't rush marriage. It is a life long relationship and everybody should think about that. What do you think?

I don't think he was serious about that. my friend likes to make fun with other people and he jokes most of the time. Do you think he could still find a woman who would wait until she is 40 years old before getting married?

Well, I'll just smile and looked at my watch, then say, its already 5:00pm. Can I have it tomorrow? Maybe the church is already close. LOL! Sometimes, I would just say that,.. I really love the family name of my dad, why should I change it?

Oh that's one of a kind response huh. However are you planning to keep that family name forever? I mean when you got married it's not like it will be removed on your full name.

Those were interesting replies, Hanna. I haven't even thought that there would be some girls who would respond that way. Aren't you planning to get marry?

This is quite a unique reply. I would tell my friend about this. Are you serious that you wouldn't like your family name to be changed? That would be a tough decision.

I think every girls have their excuses when someone would ask such question. We are just waiting for the right person. There is be a right time for relationship. Who doesn't like to be married anyway? I guess, every woman would like that.

The most annoying question that can be asked....when are you planning to get married. Its worse when the aunties and uncles ask this question, you think come on give me a break!

I dont say much, just smile and say soon!

I'm honestly never planning on getting married. It may have a lot to do with the fact that my mom was with a lot of men and when I was growing up they were always in and out of my life. Plus, she was married 3 times. I don't want to be that stuck with someone... it's so much easier to get out when you're not married. Sounds bad, I know..but it's true