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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I got married at 22 and will be celebrating my 30th anniversary this summer.  Met my spouse while in college.[/quote]

I married at 22 and got divorced. Same story with most of those in my social circle who married young in early 20s. We all remarried successfully in our early 30s after we grew up. [/quote]

People who marry in their early 30s also get divorced. I'm watching multiple couples in my cohort (all married in early 30s) go through it. And not everyone gets it right on their second go round either.[/quote]

The age really doesn’t matter. Being compatible with the person is what matters the most. I understand that [b]people should keep marriage open as an option and not completely toss it to the side for their career[/b], but no matter what, it has to be the right person. [/quote]

I think for the target audience for Wilcox's article, the bolded is actually the most important takeaway. He's talking to elite university graduates, people who probably have their eyes set on a "big" career and who are much more likely to put marriage and kids off in favor of that. The message that "kids and family life is actually really rewarding for most people and we have evidence that shows that" is one that groups probably needs to hear.[/quote]

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