salt 1:

Congrats to your brother and his bride!.

Soon you'll have nephews and nieces that will call you good Old, Uncle Orikinla!

ponana: A lot of us guys want to get married ealry because we know the advantage of doing so....but na money dey do ojoro. As yourba's would say "owo ni a fin sey oko obirin"

Coldfeet: Late marriage should be avoided by all means!! There's no mr/miss right out there. My elder sis is 37! And still single! Not her fault but poor judgement on her part contributed but to God be the glory her wedding date is fixed her husband to be is 40!! I married early and I am ever so thankful that I did cos at 29 and hubby 30 we are done with child bearing!! Now the job is bringing them up. When I look at my sis who is just about to start the journey that I'm already through with at 37?? I can only pray and wish them well!

annast: Not every woman is concerned about having her own child. I have never, ever, sat to imagine or visualize what it would be like to have my own child. I try to think about it but it is a thought that has never taken root. I honestly and sincerely don't care. Born and raised in Naija, I used to be worried and wouldn't even mention that I don't care so much about having my own kids, but now I am at a place where I say, "it's who I am, why should I try to please anybody or society?" I am in my early thrities and happily single. Most of my married friends and family members are miserable. They all married early. I am fufilled career-wise and affecting lives positively. Whenever it's time to go home, I will leave knowing that I contributed immensely towards making my world a better place. If I find a man who will make me happy along the way, and add positive values and peace to my life, sure, why not. But if not, I will never, ever marry for the sake of having children - NEVER. For now, I am so focused on making the best out of my life. If I get older I could adopt a lovely girl and make someone's life better. Otherwise, I am introverted, keep to myself most of the time and work, work, work and work. Being a person of strong faith in God helps as well.

annast: Not every woman is concerned about having her own child. I have never, ever, sat to imagine or visualize what it would be like to have my own child. I try to think about it but it is a thought that has never taken root. I honestly and sincerely don't care. Born and raised in Naija, I used to be worried and wouldn't even mention that I don't care so much about having my own kids, but now I am at a place where I say, "it's who I am, why should I try to please anybody or society?" I am in my early thrities and happily single. Most of my married friends and family members are miserable. They all married early. I am fulfilled career-wise and affecting lives positively. Whenever it's time to go home, I will leave knowing that I contributed immensely towards making my world a better place. If I find a man who will make me happy along the way, and add positive values and peace to my life, sure, why not. But if not, I will never, ever marry for the sake of having children - NEVER. For now, I am so focused on making the best out of my life. If I get older I could adopt a lovely girl and make someone's life better. Otherwise, I am introverted, keep to myself most of the time and work, work, work and work. Being a person of strong faith in God helps as well.

Joe50: God give me money make i marry oooo, in few yrs time i go enter 30

obitrac: Thank God the op put 40 for men,am 30 and still flexing.maybe by 33 alarm go start ring and then I will go back to dat fine young ibo yÉllow sÍsi dat has a charming smile anÐ À soothing voicÉ to ask for hÈr hand Ín marriÀge.Dat gal makes sense die

annast: Not every woman is concerned about having her own child. I have never, ever, sat to imagine or visualize what it would be like to have my own child. I try to think about it but it is a thought that has never taken root. I honestly and sincerely don't care. Born and raised in Naija, I used to be worried and wouldn't even mention that I don't care so much about having my own kids, but now I am at a place where I say, "it's who I am, why should I try to please anybody or society?" I am in my early thrities and happily single. Most of my married friends and family members are miserable. They all married early. I am fufilled career-wise and affecting lives positively. Whenever it's time to go home, I will leave knowing that I contributed immensely towards making my world a better place. If I find a man who will make me happy along the way, and add positive values and peace to my life, sure, why not. But if not, I will never, ever marry for the sake of having children - NEVER. For now, I am so focused on making the best out of my life. If I get older I could adopt a lovely girl and make someone's life better. Otherwise, I am introverted, keep to myself most of the time and work, work, work and work. Being a person of strong faith in God helps as well.

salt 1:
You think she will wait for you for 3 years? Na only ur eye dey see fine thing?
Don't worry. Just dey flex dey go. She will soon invite you to her wedding

Orikinla: [size=28pt]AKAMU.
There is nothing like late marriage in the Holy Bible.
Jacob first first marriage was at 47 and second marriage at 54.

AND YOU DON'T NEED TO MARRY TO HAVE CHILDREN.
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Guy in bible times they live beyond 500yrs ohh!!... so whats ur point considering the fact that our life expectancy in Naija is juz 47 or so ?

salt 1:

Sorry if this post makes you to feel like committing suicide or to rush into the arms of the next available person. That wasn't the intention at all. I saw a post where somebody wrote on the disadvantages of early marriage. Instead of e-quarrelling with him/her, I responded with this.

My unsolicited advice to you is to set realistic goals esp about finances. Don't wait to make it before you find that special person. Many people actually achieve more financially as a couple than they ever did as individuals. Talk of the law of synergy! Money is important, but relationships sustain life.

tomakint: Anything marriage is tied to the apron of anything African culture, coming to Nigeria, especially Yorubas, Marriage is almost tied to 'being successful in life' when actually it is a grand deception of the deepest dye! I have seen many men who married early and are yet to breakthrough, I have seen many men too who married late and are successful likewise I have seen vice versa, the truth is prepare your hearts (emotionally, physically, financially) very well (be you man or woman) before you choose to settle down with your partner and be ready to challenge whatever situation that comes your way with a brave heart because Marriage is not bed or roses! Nothing like LATE MARRIAGE!

megareal:
You jump to conclusions. Unfortunately for you, I am married. And no, I didn't marry cos everyone was doing it, I got married when I realised those things I mentioned. FYI, I've never considered marriage as an achievement and I still don't. If I hadn't gotten what I wanted, I wouldn't have settled for less no matter the pressure. Its high time the African society let the singles be. Not everyone is meant to marry nor marry early.

adabeke12:

hey oh nne, did you enter my medulla? You make sense die.

Afam4eva: What about the disadvantages of early marriage?

Orikinla: [size=28pt]AKAMU.
There is nothing like late marriage in the Holy Bible.
Jacob first first marriage was at 47 and second marriage at 54.

AND YOU DON'T NEED TO MARRY TO HAVE CHILDREN.
COMPREHEND?[/size]

piano_girl:
Exactly!!!Our african society doesnt even help matters at all..They feel marriage is a criteria for being "successful",like its a do or die affair.When one isnt married at a certain age,the person is usually looked at as an irresponsible being.

salt 1:
You risk making a young wife a widow. You pay school fees with pension money.