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Yes.

And no.

This is just one of those questions that sounds like there is a simple answer, and then you sit down to answer it and find out there are a lot of different variables to consider. Marriage is a deep, life-changing commitment, and the age two people get married at is only one factor among many to be considered.

So, I suppose my final answer is this:
This is a great question, but it's incomplete when it's the only one asked. Questions about how mature they are in their faith, what their families think, their plan for managing money, and many other important questions need to be asked as well.

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AmberB
AmberB
2 years ago

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The longer one waits, the better they are. When we are young, we need to do what young individuals do. I believe when we are older, we understand things a bit better and are more wise.

If you are going to marry at a younger do know that this is a lifetime commitment! Just like any marriage, but when you are younger, there seems to be more struggles.

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Pastor Joe
Pastor Joe
2 years ago

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ugh...being from the south, I see high school sweethearts getting married often. But shooting from the hip...I say yes. I also don't believe in long engagements...but everyone is a little different on this issue. I got married when we were both still in college...however comma I was 25 (insert joke here). This is truly one of those God things that he works out...but listening to those that have been there is good. We all realize the older we get the less we truly know.

Bottom Line: Live a little. Pray a lot. Group Date. Stay out of parked cars one on one. Don't rush it. Enjoy an actual 5 meal by yourself...lord knows you will never have another one of those once the dating starts!!!

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dustinsams
dustinsams
2 years ago

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Wouldn't recommend, but my wife and I dated for 5 years and got married when she graduated. We've been married for 7 years now. I agree with NickD. It depends on who you are and where your life is focused.

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pastor e
pastor e
2 years ago

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yes.

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pjwong
pjwong
2 years ago

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I do not think it would be a great idea straight out of high school. They are both young and have not experienced life. Two I think it can work if their faith in Christ is so deep that it will get them to an age of understanding to mature their marriage even deeper.

I think without Christ as the focal point in their life/marriage, I feel it may be less than 50% success making through their marriage. Especially in today's society.

Goes back to God being the Focal point with their deep like the roots of a tree. Bad analogy.

I married young, however, my wife and I had God as our center of attention always put first. I guess you can call us high school sweet hearts.

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NickD
NickD
2 years ago

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Sharing my opinion on this...yes, right out of high school is too early.

Can it work? Yes. Is it the best option? No.

Sorry, just trying to be honest. My wife and I also got married at 21 and I wouldn't change it if I could...but, it was still tough even at that age.

Seek God's will and let Him guide your relationship. He'll reveal what is truly best for you both!

Hope this helps!

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Mark C
Mark C
2 years ago

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That totally depends on who you are. My wife and I married when we were 21. We were both ready to make the commitment. If I had to do it over again, I might wait but I think overall we made the right choice. You need to look at yourself and your possible spouse to see where you are at. Don't get married just to get married, have sex or just to have someone with you all the time. Discuss deep issues like religion, children, discipline, money, sex, in-laws and anything else that might be a problem in the future. Don't let anything go unresolved or think that you can figure it out later.

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Soulshaper
Soulshaper
2 years ago