Women used to get married at a very young age. My grandmother got married when she was just 19. Some of her peers, at an earlier age. Today, marrying at a young age is something usually frowned upon. In fact, we have that certain bias that young couples marry because the woman is already pregnant.

It is undeniable that marriage rates have been declining over the past few years. There are some people who prefer not to get married at all. On the other hand, there are also some who prefer to do it at a later time. Because of this, there are some who worry about this sacred institution. The foundation of family life.

The concept of marriage has significantly evolved since the Second World War. In the past, women have not much of a choice. Women were not expected to be independent outside the house. It is only through marriage that they attain their purpose in life, to bear her husband children and take care of them. 

Today, women have more freedom and are more independent. They earn their own keep and are more determined to follow their dreams. Unfortunately, there are some women who believe that getting married at an early age would slow them down and ruin their career path.

The rising divorce rates may likewise have been the reason why the modern woman puts off marriage at a later time. Women have unrealistic expectations of marriage, thanks to their tendency to cling on the idea of happily ever after. Because of this, they are more likely to give up on their marriage just because of the problems they are experience after the so-called honeymoon stage.

Yes, I am still unmarried at 27. Though I have a long term relationship, I do not have any plans of getting married in the next five years. Why? Because I still have a lot of dreams to pursue. This is not because I think that marriage and career are incompatible with each other. Rather, I prefer to do something for myself so that later on, I would feel no resentment especially towards my future children. 

With all the choices and opportunities that the modern woman has, who can blame her if she wants to put off marriage at a later time?