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AIBU that I am not too old.

86 replies

Lonelymummyof1 · 09/04/2017 11:03

So after a conversation with a delightful teenager, who asked when I was thinking about getting married because I am now apparently 1/3 of the way through my entire life Smile ( charming I know )
It got me thinking I have never really thought about getting married yet.
How old were you when took the plunge ?
Now I know who I want to marry when the time comes just never seen the rush.

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insancerre · 09/04/2017 14:45

Married at 20
Still together 30 years later

Frillyhorseyknickers · 09/04/2017 14:57

Married at 26, we met at uni and had been together just over 7 years when we married.

DorkMaiden · 09/04/2017 14:58

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Rockandrollwithit · 09/04/2017 15:06

Met when we were 17, married at 25. Now 31 and second child on the way.

Everyone is different.

metalmum15 · 09/04/2017 15:26

Met at 24, married at 27. Surely age isn't really a concern though? It's more about knowing it's the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, whether you're 25 or 55.

AcrossthePond55 · 09/04/2017 15:50

Married the first time at barely 20. It was horrible and I divorce him after 5 years.

The second (and last!) time was at 33, although we'd been together awhile before that. We're now retired after raising 2 lovely boys. Life has had it's 'moments' but overall I wouldn't change a things. There's something wonderful about sitting together and looking back and remembering 'our story'.

You marry when it's the right person and the right time. And not a moment sooner.

Sisinisawa · 09/04/2017 17:33

Married at 33, 19 months after getting together with DH. Had our first child aged 34.

MelinaMercury · 09/04/2017 17:37

I really don't get this idea that marriage is so important. Legally, yes it changes things but other than that it has no impact on a relationship.

There is no right age and i don't think it's ever too late if you find someone you want to marry.

So2007 · 10/04/2017 22:13

I really don't get this idea that marriage is so important. Legally, yes it changes things but other than that it has no impact on a relationship.

Yes, I agree.

limon · 10/04/2017 22:16

37 the first time and 44 the second. Had dd at 43.

greeneyedlulu · 10/04/2017 22:22

I'm nearly 37, single with a 3 year old. Actually believe I will grow old alone and all I ever wanted was to be in strongly solid relationship with someone who loved me and wanted children!!

I think I believed in Disney too much as a kid!!

I love my son, certainly no regrets there but it pains me that I'm a single mum and that we are not a happy family together!

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