Love knows no age limit

Few days ago I was writing my lesson note that I'll use to teach and I came across the topic marriage. The textbook defined marriage as the union between a man and woman who have agreed to come together as husband and wife. They weren't forced to come together, they agreed to come together.

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Everyone has the right to choose who they want to marry and that right shouldn't be based on age, but love, maturity, understanding and happiness. I don't think there should be a rule that says people must marry someone within the same age group as them. I know I won't be happy with it because what if the person I want to marry is not within the said age group.

Some people believe that getting married to someone within your age group is best because they were born around same time and grew up in same time, so maybe their reasoning is same. It's not bad to think like that but it shouldn't be made a rule for everyone.

The age gap between my parents were about 10 years and they are living happily and peacefully. There are some that get married and their spouse is way older than them and they will live happily and there are the ones that will live like cat and mouse in the house.

I think if there is a rule that says a person must marry someone within 5 or 10 years of their age, it'll bring confusion. What if the person you love and wish to marry is older than that? Or younger? Should you now be forced to leave them because the rule doesn't permit? That's certainly not fair.

There are cases where a younger person is more matured and responsible than an older person. For instance a 25 year old person might be more focused and responsible than a 35 year old. So why should we use age to judge a marriage.

As both people are adults and they know and understand what marriage is then they should be free to marry who they want or choose to marry. Sometimes we find love in someone way older than us and sometimes the person might be younger. As long as the person treats you well, loves you and respects you no matter the age.

Yes I said people should be allowed to marry who they want, but that doesn't give people the right to marry underage children. It's wrong and shouldn't be allowed. But if both parties are legal adults and they agree to marry each other then they should be allowed and free.

Marriage is not always easy. It takes effort, patience, communication, and understanding. This is more important than age and if both parties have it then they'll be happier together.

Setting an age limit on who we can marry will only cause pain and stop many happy relationships from happening. We all deserve to choose who we want to live the rest of our lives with and not someone that fits within a certain age bracket. Let love and understanding lead, not rules about age.