In an age where aspirations often revolve around career success and personal independence, marriage is increasingly delayed. The average age of first marriages in the U.S. has risen to 32 for women and 34 for men, reflecting our evolving priorities. The trend is also reflected in the urban suburbs of India. While this shift aligns with modern lifestyles, it's worth revisiting the timeless benefits of early marriage-an option that offers profound sociological, biological, economic, and spiritual rewards.
However, amidst the narratives of delayed commitments, the benefits of early marriage often go unnoticed. Far from being a limitation, marrying young offers unique sociological, biological, economic, and spiritual advantages backed by data, real-world insights, and personal experiences.
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