What is the best age for a woman to get married and have kids?

Unfortunately that's a question we as women will always be asked. I barely hit twenty and they're asking me when I'll get a boyfriend etc., in twenty for gods sake! Anyways you're an independent and strong young woman. Enjoy your life and take things one at a time. There's no reason to be in a hurry. Next time they ask you that just say you aren't ready for that yet. You shouldn't care about what they think, because it's your life, and that's a decision only you have control over.

Why would you be interested in our thoughts, to make YOUR mind up about something so important and fundamental to your whole life.

Some women start having kids at 21. Some have a child at 41. "Best" is what works best for YOU. Don't let anyone else tell you what to do with your life. If you really must have a number, make your mind up by your early 30s. A baby at 41? You'll be in your late 50s when the kid is raising hell as a teenager. Not good....

The age when you have met and got to know soemeone well enough to want to!

Many men don't even start to "grow up" until their mid thirties (I was one) - Judge Judy said recently their forties! Women ten to mature rather earlier for various reasons.

Remember, people fall madly in love, thinking (feeling rather) that it will last forever and is enough for a serious relationship. However, it’s very hard to live on an emotional high for very long. Eventually we start to come down from the ecstasy, excitement, strong passions and desires, typically after around 18 months to three years (people vary of course). If couples are friends, discuss their mutual values, shared ambitions, interests, etc., in some depth (obviously there will be some differences, which help make relationships interesting), and make plans, work on their personal development, etc., this can develop into a long and wonderful relationship. If one party feels insecure or low in self respect, it can make for a difficult partnership. It's easy to behave at our best when in love, but marriage, for example, requires a lot of self discipline, sacrifice, compromise and flexibility. If a strong friendship is not in place, the relationship will probably peter out eventually - or worse. Quite often we fall in love because we are lonely and allow ourselves to be won over by anyone who takes an interest in us. Thus we give away control to somebody else if we are not careful. This is another reason for taking things very slowly, and really getting to know someone before committing ourselves or getting too emotionally or sexually involved. Sex can be emotionally bonding, which is disastrous if the other things are not there: strong friendship, similar values and standards, common interests, etc.

Early 30's, get the wild 20's out of your way first...have fun...when kids come the grownup fun stops...