“Perfect Age” In Marriage

Human beings are complex, and that’s why almost everything about us feels complicated. Our way of life, the goals we chase, our friendships and even marriages, are complex. On the surface level, these things seem simple, but deep down, they are filled to the brim with multiple layers of complexity and it isn’t until you experience them that you understand what they are like. For example, if you keep watching married couples from afar, you might love the idea of getting married. You would even wish that you could get married at that moment so you could do the beautiful things you have in your head with your partner. The truth is that marriage goes beyond the beautiful moments. Marriages especially have become more complex in today’s world. During the days of our forefathers, things were simpler. Not so many rules or conditions dictated what a marriage should be, but it is a different ball game now.

For today’s Hive Learner’s topic, the community asks us to discuss some of the complexities of marriage. Should there be an age range within which people should be permitted to marry? We all have different opinions when it comes to topics like this. So everything in the post is according to my own opinion and it is fine if you disagree. Back in the days, it seemed as if it was forbidden for people, particularly men, to get married to older women. It was only right that both couples would be in the same age range or the man should be older than the woman. In my country, I don’t think there has ever been a law to back this up, but it was just what the society dictated at the time and everyone accepted it. I’m glad to see that things have changed.

In my opinion, as long as both couples are within a reasonable age range, they are free to get married. “A man shouldn’t get married to an older woman.” Life has gone beyond this. This doesn’t even make sense to me at all. Firstly, marriage is a choice. Marriage is a personal decision. Everyone should have the right to choose whoever they want to get married to, regardless of age or any other restrictions. I know of many couples who got married to older partners and they are doing just fine, at least on the outside. My favorite couple who fit perfectly into today’s topic is Priyanka Chopra, the famous Indian actress and Nick Jonas. The age gap between them is 10 years (Priyanka is older) and they are doing just fine.

“Age is just a number.” Age is really just a number. I’m sure you will agree with me that age doesn’t determine a person’s maturity. I have had conversations with older people and the things that came out of their mouths were disgusting. Some people are old, but nothing is in their heads. On the other hand, I have also had conversations with younger people about certain topics and they gave better answers than the older people. When it comes to marriage, emotional maturity is very important and I assure you that age has nothing to do with emotional maturity. So, yes, in my opinion, if the couples love themselves and are within a “reasonable age range” then there should be no restrictions.

As long as both couples have the important qualities such as emotional maturity, endurance, perseverance, growth, discipline and good communication skills and of course, it is their choice to get married to each other, then nothing should stop them. Age shouldn’t be a restriction in cases like this. Enforcing a law that states that couples should get married within the same age bracket doesn’t make sense to me at all, and in my country, I’m very sure enforcing that law would be impossible.

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