The Perks Of Getting Married After 30 - Page 6
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Some women aspire to be married before thirty. However, recent statistics show that the marital age for men and women is trending upward. According to estimates from the United States Census Bureau, the average age for first-time marriages in 2017 was 27 for women and 29 for men. These days, many experts are encouraging couples to marry after thirty. Here’s why:
You’re more established professionally
While this doesn’t apply to every situation, in many instances, people are likely to be more settled into their careers during their thirties as opposed to their twenties. Besides the obvious financial perks that come with having an established career, it can also be helpful as you nurture your new marriage. You’re more likely to maintain a healthier work-life balance and you’re less likely to keep crazy hours and take on too much by trying to prove yourself to your superiors.
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You’re financially established
In addition to being more established in their careers, people are also likely to be more financially established in their thirties in comparison to their twenties. This means they’re able to begin their lives with their new partner with healthier savings accounts and better housing options. Further, their marriages are less likely to buckle under immense financial strain.
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You’re more mature
Most of the time, with age, comes wisdom. As we mature, we’re better at choosing our battles and less likely to engage in petty arguments and bickering, which can erode the foundation of a relationship over time.
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You’re more likely to be able to afford your dream wedding
When some people get married in their twenties they have to rely on the financial support of family and friends. In some cases, this means that they are not able to have the wedding that they truly desire because they can’t afford to. This is less likely to a couple who chooses to marry a little later in life.
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You have a better knowledge of self
In marriage, knowledge of self is essential. And when you’re in your thirties, you have a much clearer idea of who you are and what your triggers are. You’re more likely to know what sets you off and how you treat people when you’re upset. This heightened awareness of self can help to contribute to the emotional health of the marriage.
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You have a better idea of what you want in a partner
In some cases, what a person desires from a partner in their early twenties is drastically different from what they want in their thirties, forties, and fifties. By the time a person is thirty, they have a more solid idea of what they want in a spouse.
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You had more solo time to pursue your passions
Getting married and having a family is by no means a prison sentence, but for some people, it can significantly reduce the amount of free time that you have to pursue your passions and interests. Getting married in your thirties means that you had all of your twenties to do you.
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You’re more confident
As women, we often become more sure of ourselves the older we get. Confidence is important in any relationship, but it is especially important in a marriage. It’s important to be able to speak up for yourself as opposed to going with the flow or allowing things that make you uncomfortable because you don’t want to disappoint people.
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You have clearer idea of what you want out of life
By the time you reach thirty, you have a pretty clear picture of what you want out of life. As a result, it is easier to choose a partner whose aspirations align with your own. You’re less likely to overlook red flags or misaligned values.
