8 Reasons Not to Get Married Too Young ...

By Diana

8 Reasons Not to Get Married Too Young ...

There are many good reasons not to get married too young. As little girls, some of us dream about every detail of what our wedding day is going to look like. However, that can lead us into rushing to the aisle too soon, so I'm here to share with you Reasons Not to Get Married Too Young...

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1

Time to Find Yourself...

Your early to mid twenties are a time for you to discover who you really are and where you see your future taking you. Take time for you; explore different hobbies, create your own business, and make a name for yourself. This is one of the surefire reasons not to get married too young; you don't want to start a family when you still need time to grow up yourself.

2

More Chances to Travel...

If you love traveling and finding new places, then this may be a reason not to get married too young. Getting married doesn't mean that you won't travel, but when you buy a house, a bigger car, and start growing a family, traveling expenses get put on the back burner. Travel together as much as you can and see all there is to see before making the choice to say, 'I Do.'

3

Learn How to Depend on Yourself...

It's nice to have that feeling that someone is there for you, but you don't want to take advantage of them. Be in control of your life; a reason not to get married too young is so you can learn how to depend on yourself. In the future you won't need to call up your spouse when the sink is leaking, when you need to hang a photo on the wall, or if there is a mouse running wild through your house! Learn to be a Do It Yourself kind of woman.

4

Being Okay with Being Alone...

Are you someone who jumps into a relationship right after one has ended? If you hate being alone and just want someone to want you, well this is a very good reason not to get married too young. Along with learning how to depend on yourself, you need to learn how to stand on your own and be okay with being alone. A marriage isn't going to fix what's wrong inside, seek counseling if you need someone to talk to and listen.

5

Strong Career Woman...

If you want to start your own business, are going to school to become a doctor, a lawyer, or something else that is going to take up a lot of your time, then you may not want to get married too young. You shouldn't put yourself or your spouse in a place of feeling guilty or feeling alone because you are working at the "office" late at night or on the weekends.

Famous Quotes

To give oneself earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom.

Confucius
6

You Enjoy Ladies' Night...

This isn't to say that married women don't enjoy ladies' night, but sometimes young men get a little too jealous. So if you aren't into that whole, "You can't go out with your friends" jealous rage, this would probably be a reason not to get married too young.

7

The Baby Stork Paid You a Visit...

There are too many girls who don't realize that this is a reason not to get married too young. They actually think the opposite and believe that if you end up pregnant out of wedlock, then you should definitely marry your baby's daddy! Having an accidental pregnancy with someone doesn't automatically make mom and dad compatible, it means that you weren't thinking. Don't make the situation more difficult by jumping into a loveless marriage.

8

You Are the Caretaker Type...

Do you always look for someone to take care of or look for someone who is damaged and needs help? If you are the caretaker type who gets taken advantage of, then this is a reason not to get married too young. Don't rush into marriage because this person "needs you." Marriage should be about two people who are in love and respect each other.

What do you think, ladies, are these on your list of reasons not to get married too young? Do you have other reasons on your list?

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I def. agree with number 7 ... I'm 21 have a 2 year old and have been with my boyfriend for over 6 years and the one thing I would ever do is rush into a marriage bc I have a baby ... So many people around me have gotten married just for having kids but that is one thing I will never agree with

Why put off being with someone if you love them? Life is to short to put something like being married off. What if they died. If you are having sex and living with someone then there is no point not to get married. Getting married young does not mean you are any of those things in this article. Some girls are meant to be married some aren't but we shouldn't scold women who get married young.

Completely disagree. I got married at 20 and have been happily married for almost 3 years now. I'm still finding out who I am every single day and will for the rest of my life but my husband and I are on this journey together. I believe a marriage should be with your best friend and I found that best friend and so why would I not want to experience every journey, trial, hardship, and happiness with him!

Oh, you haven't found your soul mate this post is for you.

I totally agree with these, because mariage is suppose to be for the rest of your life so you dont need to rush it, better date in your 20's and when both are mature then take the next step. But of course you will only know the person when you living together facing all the difficulties and learn with each other, well I learned mine thats why I only will marry when I'am sure he is the one and that takes long long time

My ex and I got together at 18. At some point I thought he was the love of my life and that I would marry him. At 24, I realized we were too different and we broke up. In the following year and a half, I really got to know the real me, not the girl who was in the relationship, but the girl who faced the world alone and who rocked it. I agree with this article completely. Maybe you still get to travel and work while married, but you NEVER get to know yourself, and learn to respect and love yourself, when you haven't spent time on your own.

I'm 25 and I've been in a relationship for 5 years. We're fine not being married right now, the time will come when it's appropriate

I totally disagree with this article, I grew up fast by circumstances

I used to love this app but its just not for me.

I think these are all great points and something to think over. But, they are necessarily 100% for everyone. I got married at 19 (after 5 months dating) and having my best friend to travel with and to support me as I had a career and grew and matured was awesome! It didn't keep me from getting a Masters Degree and having a career in the miltary. We were able to spend 7 years travelling and being 'young and free' before having children and I would not trade it for anything. Not saying this is the best path for everyone, of course, but I also don't think ladies who married young should feel like maybe they missed out. :)

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