However,
there is such a thing as marrying too young. Research shows that
marriages beginning when a woman is 18 are twice as likely to end in
divorce as those beginning when she is 22.
Below are five reasons to get married in your 20s.
1. It could make you happier. The
highest percentage of people ages 20 to 28 who consider themselves
"highly satisfied" with their lives are married, as opposed to single or
cohabiting. What's more, the largest number of women who described
their marriage as "very happy" tied the knot when they were 24 to 26. A
2010 study found that "the greatest indicated likelihood of being in an
intact marriage of the highest quality is among those who married at
ages 22–25."
2. You'll make more money (at
least if you're a man). An analysis revealed that among men in their
mid-30s, those who married in their 20s had the highest levels of
personal income. Economists have found, in general, that married men
earn more than single men -- even when you control for other factors
like age and education.
3. You'll have more séx. Couples
who marry in their 20s tend to have more frequent séx than those who
marry later. Researchers say that "a four year increase in age at
marriage is associated with a couple having séx about one time less per
month." What's more, married people as a whole have more séx than their
single counterparts.
4. You'll drink less alcohol. A
2012 study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found
that married and engaged young adults reported lower frequency of
drunkenness than those who are not in a serious romantic relationship.
Laying off alcohol has many health benefits, including weight loss,
better sleep, better skin and a reduced risk of some cancers.
5. There's nothing to be gained from waiting --
if you think you're ready. We certainly aren't advocating a rush to the
altar, but if you feel like you're prepared for that next step, go for
it. Research says there's no advantage to delaying marriage just for the
sake of delaying it. A 25-year-old person who meets an excellent
marriage prospect would be ill-advised to pass up that opportunity only
because he/she feels not yet at the ideal age for marriage. Furthermore,
delaying marriage beyond the mid-twenties will lead to the loss during a
portion of young adulthood of any emotional and health benefits that a
good marriage would bring.
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