What Is the Right Age to Get Married?

Now that I’m 28, it seems like everyone’s suddenly curious about when I’ll tie the knot. It’s a question I never really saw coming. I guess I never pictured myself growing old enough to hear it! Over the years, I’ve seen others get asked the same thing, and I never quite figured out the perfect response.

I’ve noticed people getting hitched at all sorts of ages—20, 23, 25, you name it. Others wait until they’re pushing 30 or beyond. But for me, the inquiries about marriage started rolling in around 27 or 28. Does that mean society’s got this unwritten rule about tying the knot by a certain age?

Honestly, I don’t think there’s a magic number. The right age to get married is when you feel ready and when it’s what you truly want. Some folks wed before 30 because they’re thinking about starting a family before certain biological clocks start ticking. Others jump into marriage earlier just to spend more years with their special someone.

Personally, I never really pictured myself saying “I do.” It’s always been more of a “if it happens, it happens” kind of thing for me. I wasn’t too keen on the idea after seeing what my parents went through. So, I’ve been focusing on my career, even while dating other people.

I did agree to marry one of my exes once. We were all set for January 2021, but we called it off months before. Looking back, I think it was a blessing in disguise—I definitely wasn’t ready.

As for now, even in my current three-year relationship, marriage isn’t on the immediate horizon. We’ve still got plenty we want to accomplish before we think about settling down… if we even decide to.

No pressure from him, no pressure from me. We’re both in that “if it happens, it happens” zone. So really, I don’t think there’s a perfect age. People get married when they’re sure and when they find their person. Marriage is a huge deal—it shouldn’t be rushed or done because you feel you should. You’ve got to be certain about your partner and be financially prepared too. I guess we’ll figure it out when we get there, right?