I would like to ask single members of this forum, what age do you prefer to get settle down? Most of my friends got married in their late 30's. What about you?

Well for me the best age for getting married is when you are 25-30. I just don't like the idea of getting married for the first time when you're already 40.

I think the best age for getting married is when you are mature and responsible enough to understand the commitment and obligations of a marriage relationship. Some people get married because they feel like they are at an age when they should be married. What is wrong with getting married for the first time whey you are 40 (or above)

I would have to say in my thirties. Any other time would just be too soon for me. I'm a late bloomer, and there are still a lot of things that I both need and want to do with my life without having to think about a significant other. I don't even like the idea of "settling down," though.

Well like I said I just don't like being in my 40's and just going to be married for the first time. It's just that I feel old at that age already even though they said that life begins at 40.

I think it really depends on the individual and the situation. I mean, if you grew up with someone, then maybe settling down at a young age wouldn't be so bad. However, I think 25 is a good age. Maybe even a little later. I think way too many people rush into things, and we have so long to live, so why rush? I'd rather wait and make sure things are good before getting too serious. I move in quickly, I will admit, but as far as marriage and kids.. that's a major commitment and I wouldn't wanna get that tied into something if I wasn't 100% sure

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-Brittany Brydahl

Well my boyfriend and I have been together now for four years (he is my one and only boyfriend) and although we are now going to different universities, many hundreds of miles apart, we are still totally committed to each other.

It may sound silly but we have discussed marriage in our truly quiet moments, but with me being only 19yrs old and my boyfriend just 21yrs old, it would be utterly silly, stupid and irresponsible of us to do so at such a young age.

We have though agreed that once our studies are completed and we have both hopefully qualified in our disciplines and had a few years within our careers, then will be a good time to think more strongly about marriage, ideally I will be around 27/28 and my boyfriend 29/30.

And even thinking further ahead we have talk about having a family (I do hope and pray that I can become pregnant and have children) hopefully before I am 35yrs old, so that we are not both "old" parents.

So thats pretty much both our lives mapped out, all we have to do now is make it happen.

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Come what may count your blessings.

I don't like the idea of the rest of my life decided for me at too young of an age. I still feel like I haven't done very much with my life, so how could I get married--essentially give up a part of myself--so soon?

I think there isn't an exact age to say that this particular age is the right age to get married. It really depends on the person. There are people in their early 20s who get married because that's really what they want already in their life. There are some who prioritize their career first so they end up marrying late.
of course, when it comes to having kids, it's ideal to give birth in your 20s since there's less chances of genetic abnormalities.

I really hope to end up one of those people who is with the same guy for many, many years. I look around me and am seeing so many people breaking up.. it's so upsetting. I really hope true love exists

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-Brittany Brydahl

Yeah my friend and his bf broke up they were living together for 3 years already yet the relationship didn't work out. I guess true love is really hard to find. Good thing for us no matter how tough the situation is we're still together and loving each other more.

I can't really say that I have an exact age because I'll never know. I'll get married when I feel that it's right and when I'm with a person that I love and trust. Until then, I can't be ready to make such a big life decision.

I got married when I was 27. I think 25- 35 is the best age to get married. Its too late to start a family when you are 40.

I finally do honestly believe I am with the man I want to be with for the rest of my life. I have thought about marriage in the past, but I think it was just me growing up and wanting to settle down.. Now, I can honestly picture myself being with Chris for the rest of my life. He has just become a part of me, him and I are so in sync. He is the nicest, coolest, sweetest guy I've ever met and I love him more than I ever thought I could love anyone.. it's pretty crazy. I never thought I was the kind of person who wanted to settle down, because of my fear.. seeing my mom with so many people and all the break ups. This guy has all of my heart like no one ever has, and it's a bit scary. For the first time, I feel insanely vulnerable.. like he could (if he left me) break my heart and turn my world upside down. I don't NEED him like I NEEDED people in the past.. but I just LOVE having him around.. it's the best feeling ever. I get butterflies whenever I see him...

But anyway,
I don't really have an age that I would like to marry him.. We've never discussed it like that, but I know it will happen.

If he asked me today, I would say yes :P, no question, but I don't know when I actually want to get married..