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I was always curious about American culture vs Russian culture (where I was born). Here people do not rush to get married, getting married in their late 20's early 30's is a norm here. In Russia, if you are not married by 25, you are considered an old maid. I spoke to a friend of mine who still lives in a small town in Russia and she got married at the age of 18! She is still happily married, but her son is already a teenager and she is only 30 years old.
What do you think are the pros and cons of being married so young? What is young for you? I got married at the age of 23 and I heard many times that it's early.
I was always curious about American culture vs Russian culture (where I was born). Here people do not rush to get married, getting married in their late 20's early 30's is a norm here. In Russia, if you are not married by 25, you are considered an old maid. I spoke to a friend of mine who still lives in a small town in Russia and she got married at the age of 18! She is still happily married, but her son is already a teenager and she is only 30 years old.
What do you think are the pros and cons of being married so young? What is young for you? I got married at the age of 23 and I heard many times that it's early.
I think if the culture promotes it, and the family members help the young couples get on there feet, then it's just fine!
Living in California for a while I had to get use to the the Mexican culture and I noticed that the young people got married and get into serious relationships at very young ages, however, many do just fine because they have a huge support from there family and community.
However as an American; especially a BLACK American living in a post modern society; there is no culture/community! So with that being said, you got to take more time out of your life to acquire BASIC resources to be able to support a family ALL ON YOUR OWN. So in other words, it's stupid to get married and have kids so young as an American.
It's said divorce is greater if a couple gets married between 18-22 because they're still getting to know each other. I really don't see any pros to being married so young as the parties are still relatively young so they won't know what to expect out of marriage. Most people this age are still in the lovey-dovey stage. They don't understand that marriage requires work.
I think Russia is moving in the "marriage later" direction now, with Westernization and women being able to make good living, especially in bigger cities. Yes, I remember how "You are 23, and still not married?!?!" question hit you as if you missed the train. My sister is 33 and not married yet, living with our parents, and I am not sure if she suffers at all.
When I went to school, there were a handful of Russian babes in the arts college next door. Truly "Miss Universe" types. For the record, everyone from Russia looks so, LMAO. I should have married one of those back in the day
I merely hung out with them and ran away. Stupid me.
When I went to school, there were a handful of Russian babes in the arts college next door. Truly "Miss Universe" types. For the record, everyone from Russia looks so, LMAO. I should have married one of those back in the day
I merely hung out with them and ran away. Stupid me.
At what age does arranged marriage happen for Indians? Young? Or just women young?
At what age does arranged marriage happen for Indians? Young? Or just women young?
As young as 18. In some cases, less than that, look up child marriages, they still happen
If Pops were still alive, I'd have already married and shot out a couple of kids. My mother's kind of progressive in thinking and does not bug me or my brother about wedding. But she gets 10 requests every week from prospective FIL's and MIL's. The very reason me and my brother run away from them is that despite the "assets" of the babes, LMAO, they always come with a thumping liability, their dads and moms
As young as 18. In some cases, less than that, look up child marriages, they still happen
If Pops were still alive, I'd have already married and shot out a couple of kids. My mother's kind of progressive in thinking and does not bug me or my brother about wedding. But she gets 10 requests every week from prospective FIL's and MIL's. The very reason me and my brother run away from them is that despite the "assets" of the babes, LMAO, they always come with a thumping liability, their dads and moms
I am not surprised to hear that you get 10 requests a week.... I worked in a 90% Indian company during dot-com in USA.... The s/w developer guys brought wives from India, beautiful girls, I guess working in America alone was a status in itself.
So you are different, eh? Do you still feel that you have to marry an Indian girl?
I am not surprised to hear that you get 10 requests a week.... I worked in a 90% Indian company during dot-com in USA.... The s/w developer guys brought wives from India, beautiful girls, I guess working in America alone was a status in itself.
So you are different, eh? Do you still feel that you have to marry an Indian girl?
Well......
Mom does not entertain them primarily for the reason that the moment they dig into family history, they go schizo and mom goes schizo and it's a huge stress generator. My father is an untouchable (you perhaps know what it means). I'm a cross breed and this is a pain point of prospective FIL's and MIL's. They always look for the thorough breed
The girls are extremely pretty. But.... before they reject me later on and I feel like crap, I always stay away from them, despite the fact that many stalk me around America. Coz just 0.01% of the men from my place are FIT and I'm one of them, lol.
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before they reject me later on and I feel like crap, I always stay away from them, despite the fact that many stalk me around America. Coz just 0.01% of the men from my place are FIT and I'm one of them, lol.
