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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Oh well, here's a summary of your list;

Number 1 is a fallacy, utter nonsense. Early marriage isn't a prerequisite for happiness.

Number 2 may be true, but be rest assured that whatever money you earn in marriage will be spent twice as fast as it came. More mouths to feed and cater for.

Like seriously though, Number 3? Are you really sure married couples have more sex than unmarried cohabitants? I don't think so!

Number 4 I almost totally agree with, depending on how many single friends the man still hangs out with. Drinking reduces even before marriage, past a certain age.

Number 5 is only right in 'context', no good comes from waiting. But there are plenty credible reasons why different people want to wait a while before taking their marriage vows.

Those reasons are all hogwash!

fallacy, try that without solid foundation, you will be doomed. maybe the op didnt mean Nigeria people sha.

crackhaus: Oh well, here's a summary of your list;

Number 1 is a fallacy, utter nonsense. Early marriage isn't a prerequisite for happiness.

Number 2 may be true, but be rest assured that whatever money you earn in marriage will be spent twice as fast as it came. More mouths to feed and cater for.

Like seriously though, Number 3? Are you really sure married couples have more sex than unmarried cohabitants? I don't think so!

Number 4 I almost totally agree with, depending on how many single friends the man still hangs out with. Drinking reduces even before marriage, past a certain age.

Number 5 is only right in 'context', no good comes from waiting. But there are plenty credible reasons why different people want to wait a while before taking their marriage vows.

I couldnt agree with you more. There are really no hard and fast rules to a successful marriage. Its all a matter of understanding (Prov. 4:7).

Op, getting married early or late happens when it does...it takes two to programme a marriage into reality...not just one person...so advising pple to choose getting married early is ok, but the whole process is not on one person's lap..it's a joint effort, and we all know how joint efforts can either be prolonged , broken, shaken, or sped up... My motto 4 in the process of life issues and joys , is simply do wat makes u happy and be grateful to God for where u are and what uv become... Be it good or bad... There's a reason for every situation and problem...but strive to do good, and be selfless , wisely.

Marriage is not a race pls. What works for A might not work for B. Period.