Family backgrounds & compatibility are predictive & matter. |
| plenty of people aren't independent and getting married at 30 and 35. 25 is too young for me though |
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I got married at 23 and my DH 25. We’ve been married 29 years and still strong. We were both financially independent by the time we got married. No help from parents at all.
The book “The Millionaire Next Door” discussed about how in the author’s survey revealed that majority of the millionaires made it on their own. Most millionaires don’t depend on parental “economic outpatient care.” Authors Stanley and Danko discovered that most millionaires didn’t have much oversight from their parents. They took charge of their own finances and created their own financial security without relying on their parents’ wealth. |
Of course they feel that way. |
| Our friend’s son married a classmate the summer he graduated from West Point. Apparently, it was advantageous in a lot of ways for him to do that. |
It depends. If you are still in grad/professional school, you are technically old and able enough to become financially independent with your undergraduate degree. Its just that you are delaying it to increase your income potential. Its not the same thing as not being able to get a job. My BIL's son got married at 22 because he was going to medical school in another state and his GF could move with him and work there but didn't want to move as a GF. He just finished medical school and got matched for residency. It would be 3 more years of residency and 2 more years of fellowship before he starts earning well. They are doing well and thriving together. He didn't have to face dating drama or loneliness and had a supportive partner with him. One size doesn't fit all. |
This. Everyone's situation and wishes are different. |
If I had waited, I would be 35 before getting attending salary, would've lost my fiancé and thawing frozen eggs for IVF. |
More than maturity, most people have debt, not enough income and no parental money. Its a handicap for most as they don't have a choice. |
People in second and third marriage have a higher rate. Why do people even bother? |
Two incomes would ameliorate the financial issues you mention. |
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What age is menarche and puberty? 12? menopause and midlife crisis? 50?
Your best fertile years and max physical, sexual and mental phase is between 20-50. Why start at 35 or 40? |
I know. I'm saying it became a norm because its not affordable for most. It shouldn't stop high potential young couples if they want to get married. |
In the circles that frequent this site, it’s common to only want to have 1 or 2 kids. |
No reasonable person wants more but its ideal to have them between 25-35. |