When does a woman's "biological clock" start ticking?

I have a girlfriend (who just turn 27) who has no children and no mr right (picky with men). All her friends are asking her when is she going to marry and have baby(s). At present she is more of a career lady than a family lady (of course she wants kids). She has a good paying job (150,000.00 per annum) and is up for a promotion next year.(manage a group)

Last night my girlfriend and i were at a party and someone said to her "Now is the time for you to find a husband and have a kid - YOUR BIOLOGICAL CLOCK IS TICKING."

Should she feel worried that her biological clock is ticking

Peace

Be Specific now, which women are we talking about? Naija women or all other women. . . there is a difference, you know.

All other women - When they feel it's time.

Naija Women - When the men feel it's time.

The clock has been ticking since birth

@sisi

Women in general

@Gamine

I understand your logic. but I mean for her to have baby(ies)

Have to go to bed now.

Thanks for the response.

Well, they say a woman's biological clock doesn't start ticking until she's 36. But your pal shouldn't determine when she gets married and has kids by other people's opinions or some damn biological clock,should she?

i like your reasoning

There is nothing like a clock ticking. She is the one who can make that decision as to when she wants to settle down. She won't be the one to marry herself so the right person has to come along for her to commit. She's only 27 and there's still plenty of time.

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chika98:

There is nothing like a clock ticking. She is the one who can make that decision as to when she wants to settle down. She won't be the one to marry herself so the right person has to come along for her to commit. She's only 27 and there's still plenty of time.

chika: This is very sentimental. i think you wrap it up nice and sweet ((((chika))))

Peace

chika98:

There is nothing like a clock ticking. She is the one who can make that decision as to when she wants to settle down. She won't be the one to marry herself so the right person has to come along for her to commit. She's only 27 and there's still plenty of time.

Plenty of what??

27 is almost too late o!!

don't get me wrong, I agree that if the right guy does not come around, then she can't be blamed for being single. But please, 27 is old for a lady. By 30 they end up in churches and crusades, by 35 they start their careers as wives to Jesus by being ushers in churches. Its worse if the chick aint educated.
Menopause is the expiration date for ladies and I learnt it starts between the ages of 40 - 50.

menopause starts after in the mid 50s.

so how is 27 "too old"

and I doubt Cayon's friend is Nigerian so she has nothing to worry about. No obnoxious people to be on her case. Lucky her.

SuperPap:

150000 pa - good salary
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Local champion like you
I'm sure the sister was talking in dollar terms which is closer to N20m

@Poster
that whole biological clock crap is so early 20th century.

besides she's still got 10 - 15 safe child bearing years left (all things being equal)
beyond that she's straying into complication territory (tho these OBGYN folks ve been upto some amazing stuff l8ly)

Plus adoption is always an option.

Finally, she should focus on getting a guy she'd spend d rest of her life with as opposed to some mandingo that'll knock her up & still be upto no good.

diggler:

Finally, she should focus on getting a guy she'd spend d rest of her life with as opposed to some mandingo that'll knock her up & still be upto no good.

exactly. Infact, if she really wants to be married, this should be on her priority list.

KarmaMod:

menopause starts after in the mid 50s.

so how is 27 "too old"

and I doubt Cayon's friend is Nigerian so she has nothing to worry about. No obnoxious people to be on her case. Lucky her.

Obnoxious!! Puleeeze
Well if she isnt Nigerian then she prolly has her whole life to find a husband, but if she is by any means Nigerian or intends to marry a Nigerian, then my only advice to her will be to "Make hay while the sun shines".

Yes obnoxious ie parents, extended family, town criers, all those people that cry "its getting late"

yet the same people will NOT be there when he/she turns out to be a monster.

27? when is she planning to marry? 39?

I wouldnt say obnoxious, it has more to do with culture and environment.

Imagine shes the only daughter of an aged mother. Her mums wish is for her daughter to be happily married and also to have grand kids. The environment also plays a part when you have attended the weddings/child dedication of all your peers and everyone is just waiting on you to get married.

In Naija, a 27 year old girl will not be readily accepted by most Nigerian in-laws o! Infact at that age, it is believed that the girl is desperate.

Okija_juju:

In Naija, a 27 year old girl will not be readily accepted by most Nigerian in-laws o! Infact at that age, it is believed that the girl is desperate.

must be a tribal thing.   

because over 30 is "late" in Yorubaland. Not 27.

Her mums wish is for her daughter to be[b] happily married[/b] and also to have grand kids.

Like they care. As long as it happens, whether it's happily or not, they dont care. No be Nigeria? Abeg.

KarmaMod:

must be a tribal thing.

because over 30 is "late" in Yorubaland. Not 27.

30 is definitely the benchmark. But then what the diffrence between 27 and 30??

3 years? anywhere in the twenties is still looked upon as "young"

it's when the almighty "3" or "4" is infront of the numbers that the "world" becomes paranoid

Mr Digger can i meet you in the recycle bin?

KarmaMod:

3 years? anywhere in the twenties is still looked upon as "young"

it's when the almighty "3" or "4" is infront of the numbers that the "world" becomes paranoid

And with good reason you must agree.

4 maybe. 3 not so much unless its like 35 and up and that's ONLY because of the fact that fertility problems like retardation might set it

If early 30s means having the money and stability to finally raise kids so be it. Better than 21 with rugrats everywhere doing "hand to mouth"

Hispanics have kids so early. Havent made their lives better.

It is not so much about the kids as it is about just being married.
I do believe 27 is almost old or rather 27 is like the red maker zone.

Okija_juju:

It is not so much about the kids as it is about just being married.

why does it matter so much?

and you know the very next thing expected is to have kids so its not "just being married"

biological clock is real the older you get the lesser your chance of conceiving but i say 27 is not old enough to be worrying about that if you are 39 with no prospects then you should worry. Besides single guys would think there is something wrong with you that you dont already have any kids or even divorced( narrow minded ones)
i say if she is stacking them chips (money), she should keep doing that because you cant eat love all that would come later

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@ Post.

A woman's clock start to tick @ 13 when that "thing" starts to "itch"

this is not about men or nigerian men, GOD created men and women different and it so happens that when a woman attains a particular age group,something called menopause sets in,its now left for the woman if she wants to get married and have kids,just have kids(bearing in mind there r stigmas atached to that by ethnic minorities definite no no if you r indian/pakistan)or husband and kds, for a girl/woman that is interested in getting married,its better for them to be less picky and unrealistic before its too late, you r not a beyonce or halle berry especially once you are over 22 so why looking for a taye diggs or will smith?

dont know why people are bringing up menopause that happens in mid 50 for a 27 yr old.

Doesnt make any sense

and why should woman not be picky? They should just accept anyone cos of menopause that will come 23 yrs later?

tpia:

she should post in the dating section.

Lmao. NL selection? Na curse be that.

tpia:

she should post in the dating section.

sillyboy:

@ Post.
A woman's clock start to tick @ 13 when that "thing" starts to "itch"

Let me see, where was I before I was rudely interrupted?? Oh yea -

Lucabra, Omega, Madmax, Chika, Okija-juju, Karmamod*, digger et al . . . .  Must admit this was a  nice, civil and education discussion.  However, Karmamod and Okija-juju - y'all remind me of the  presidential debate.  And i am glad the two of you share your opinions without insults.

Peace

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abeg leave the girl alone. she's only 27. the only thing she should worry about her single life is making the most of it.
menopause? husband? kids?? she still has time o! the only thing i guess she could do is try to have meaningful relationships. even if the marriage part doesn't work out, at least she'll enjoy the support of te guy for the time being without the shackles of marriage. still, if she no see bobo wey worth am, make she chill joo.

better to be alone than unhappy i always say.