Is 25 too old to be single?

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  • mollz007
    mollz007 Posts: 168 Member
    I think that society sometimes puts too much pressure on us to be married by X age, and I think that leads to many people settling or saying yes to the first person that asks because they are afraid no one else will want to marry them. I think that there is no right age to be married, and that you certainly shouldnt settle just because you are afraid you wont find anyone.
  • possibri
    possibri Posts: 158 Member
    I can completely relate, and I'm 3 years older than you. I tend to find myself feeling seriously lacking because of my scant romantic history. Sometimes I get into a funk where I worry about where I'm at (or not at, really) relationship-wise, but generally I try to just take care of myself, and try to keep a positive attitude, expecting that everything will happen as it's supposed to. Hang in there, you're not alone. =]
  • SummerBaby93
    SummerBaby93 Posts: 16
    If it makes you feel better, I'm 20 next year and I've never even had someone kiss me properly?

    Hahaha, oh wow.
  • AlicynH
    AlicynH Posts: 201 Member
    I got married when I was 30, which is taboo here in Utah :laugh: Don't rush into anything. I will never regret the friends I made or the people I met.
  • jevoyager
    jevoyager Posts: 59 Member
    Well if 25 is too old, then at 36 I might as well throw in the towel, lol
    I've been the same place you are, seems like everyone around you has moved on to that part of life, and it makes you feel weird or awkward. But, you're ready when you're ready, and trying to force it because others around you are doing it, sure as heck ain't the way to go. There's not a thing wrong with waiting.
  • vabchloser
    vabchloser Posts: 223 Member
    Our society places a stigma on single people of a certain age. I'm 37 and single. People are shocked when I tell them I'm single, I like being single, and I will most likely continue to be single.

    I have lots of things to do - mostly, take care of my child and work hard on my fitness (which in turn affects my career which I also work hard at).

    When I'm 60 and I can say, "Til death do us part," and actually mean it, I'll consider some permanent company.
  • Nadiae89
    Nadiae89 Posts: 9
    You're closer to being married as a single person than you would be if you were with the wrong guy right now. You just haven't found him yet, it will happen when it's meant to. I'm 23, almost 24 and I'm not even close either but I'm not worried. I think that once you meet the right guy, marriage could happen fairly quickly.
  • HeatherTransformed
    HeatherTransformed Posts: 213 Member
    Ewwww.... no! Enjoy it while you can. (Says the single 41 year old) Hahaha!
  • jasonr1009
    jasonr1009 Posts: 342 Member
    im just gonna drop some gospel and tell it like it is.

    Live it up..... date MANY women. Go out, have fun, experience, explore, experiment. Find EXACTLY what you want..... and when you do dont ever let it go.

    If you can do that, age is not a number and you will be just fine.
  • juicygurl1
    juicygurl1 Posts: 195 Member
    NO
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    I'm 31 and have no desire to get married.
  • klacount77
    klacount77 Posts: 270 Member
    10 years from now, you won't feel behind ... You will feel enlightened for taking the time to be young and free and find the right person for you. Enjoy your singledom. Enjoy your independence. Most of all never try to keep up with others, that is not the path to your own happiness.

    Be true to you. Never rush love.
  • gypsybree
    gypsybree Posts: 218
    32, single and loving it.
    And no I'm not the only one. I know tons of happily single thirty year olds.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Honestly, having been married and now divorced I wouldn't recommend getting married until you're 30 and experienced life or at least accomplished and self sufficient.
  • thatmixedgirl73
    thatmixedgirl73 Posts: 6
    I think it's better to wait as long as you can. I was 37 when I married. You mature so much and learn about yourself over time. And you should be happy alone first. You should be a complete person by yourself, and not rely on someone else to complete you. So, have fun!
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    I have good friends of every age who are single - some who have never been married. You need to define yourself by who you are, and be happy where you are. If it's time to be with someone, you'll meet that someone. Don't rush it.
  • KristysLosing
    KristysLosing Posts: 683
    A friend of mine is 32, single and that doesn't look like it will be changing anytime soon. To each his/her own. You don't want to rush something like this just because of your age. You're fine. You'll get there. :-)
  • erin_zuk
    erin_zuk Posts: 226 Member
    I'm 26 and still single.
  • cianalynn
    cianalynn Posts: 17 Member
    I'm 25 as well, and single. I have learned not to care about what people say. Believe me, it's not easy. Where I'm from, being a "complete" woman is measured by the type of marriage she has and the number of kids she has and whether they're cute+smart+talented. I know I'm being branded as an old maid behind my back. But at this point in my life, I really just want to discover the world and what it has to offer to people like myself. I guess what eases the blow is that I have like-minded friends. It's not a race, no need to rush.
  • allisonrozsa
    allisonrozsa Posts: 178 Member
    If 25 is too old to be single, then I'm a Spinster. :-) Though I very much advocate getting people married younger, not all of us are destined to marry early. I'm 27 and waiting on my partner. My aunt didn't get married until 33 and she's been happily married for 25 years. :-) If you want to be married, go out there are find your wife (just be active in looking), but don't worry if you haven't settle down by tomorrow.
  • ptak1sm
    ptak1sm Posts: 172
    I'm just a month older than you and just started in a new relationship. Neither one of us is in any rush to get married, and we're just enjoying our time with each other. Take your time, enjoy your life, and make sure you get to know yourself. Confidence is sexy!
  • emdf7a
    emdf7a Posts: 36
    Do I think you are too old to be single at 25? HELL NO! I consider you smart!
  • djc315
    djc315 Posts: 585 Member
    I am 24, single, never been married. My best friend just turned 42, she is married with three kids. Don't think just because someone is older than you, you can't bond with them and have nothing in common.


    I did think I'd be married by now, with at least one kid. But I'm not. I know the time will come though. A friend of mine just got married and she is 28/29. She knew her fiance for just under a year before they got married.

    I do agree and understand what you are saying, it seems like ALL of my high school friends are either married or with children or both.
  • Litlbeast
    Litlbeast Posts: 340 Member
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  • wanderlust23
    wanderlust23 Posts: 8
    I'm only 21, but because I am involved in my church community, most of my friends are in very serious relationships or married, and even at this age I feel left behind sometimes! Which is just crazy. But I am honestly happy focusing on myself right now, and if I didn't get married until I'm a lot lot older I really think I would be fine with that, as long as I had good friendships and was involved in my community. I don't want my identity to become found in someone else, and I feel like my friends who got married at a very young age never really had a chance to find out who the are. I love spending time by myself.
  • quiggley
    quiggley Posts: 32 Member
    I must be ancient then I am in my 40's and have never been married LOL I think we are all ready at different times and when it is the right person that is when it happens :)
  • becs_91
    becs_91 Posts: 180 Member
    Definitely not too old! I'm marrying pretty young (me 22, him 25) and if I hadn't met him when I did, I would probably have waited til at least 25 too, maybe 30. I always planned on avoiding marrying young. Oops! Lol. I think it's great to live a life on your own before settling down with someone!
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    Seriously?

    As someone who's 35 -going on 45- and single, the mere idea of this is so ridiculous I had to :laugh:
  • mah1120
    mah1120 Posts: 37 Member
    Haha I hope not. I'm soon to be 25. I'm enjoying my single life for the most part. :-)
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    The older you are when you tie the knot, the less likely you are to get divorced =) So enjoy being single, enjoy dating, and when you meet the right guy you'll be ready =)

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