Re: Marriage Age
Sometimes a person can have a good rishta and also hold a good job.........but maybe he/she is not emotionally ready for a huge commitment such as marriage.
It varies from person to person. I don't think there's a "standard right age" for marriage. While some might think early twenties is good.......other might prefer mid twenties.
Also, various circumstances can lead someone to marry again....at a later age.
So, I think it's more than just good pay and good rishta that determines the decision to get married.....you also have to consider emotional readiness and compatibility, etc.
However, in desi society, rishta prospects dwindle for women as they grow older....and some women are even turned down for being interested in a career or having a high degree (masters, phd, etc). Although this may not be the case for everyone....there seem to be more limitations for women in the marriage arena.
Overall, many factors come into play here.
I agree with you, I don't think there should be a standard age to get married. Although I don't think girls should be married any time before they turn 20, preferably 22 plus age. But again cant put an age limit but only reason I say 20 or 22 plus is because I think before that a girl is too young and not mature enough to take on all the responsibilities of marriage. She should also have time to grow up and enjoy some freedom before she is married. When I say freedom I mean just a carefree life she can enjoy without responsibilities. Ofcourse not everyone is the same.