<p>Unlike their older counterparts who were married and even had children at an early age, youngsters these days believe in settling down first in life and then tying the knot. <br /><br />Be it in terms of career or studies, these ambitious people would rather attain success before walking down the aisle. Metrolife speaks to a few Bangalore-based youngsters, who have chosen to opt for a late marriage without bowing down to the pressures of society. <br /><br />Poonam, a 29-year-old independent woman, who works for National Semiconductors, doesn’t find the need for marriage at present. “It’s a personal choice,” she says. “Different individuals do different things and it makes sense to me to get married late.” She adds, “You shouldn’t get married just for the sake of it. You should opt for it only when you feel it is the right time.” <br /><br />At present, she is focusing on work. “It’s not like I am doing something extraordinary in my career. But it’s just that I am happy the way I am and don’t feel the need to change my current situation.” <br /><br />Pranami, a graduate from the National School of Drama in New Delhi, hails from Assam and is currently doing her fellowship in Bangalore on Contemporary Movements. “I am 26 and I don’t want to get married for a few years,” she feels. <br /><br />“My mother got married at the age of 16 and had to be dependent on my father. I don’t want to be dependent on anyone,” she feels. <br /><br />“I conduct many workshops on drama, and feel the need to establish myself before plunging into marriage.” What about the societal and parental pressures? “My parents do ask me at times about marriage, but they have never forced me for it.” <br /><br />Amaresh is a 26-year-old dance instructor. “I am not planning on marriage for at least another three years,” he says. “I have many dreams to achieve. I want to make it big in the fields of drama and dance.” He adds, “I am not that well off so I want to be settled before marriage. I want to earn in every way possible and get married only after I know that I can manage it.”</p>.<p>However, most youngsters feel that 25 onwards is a good age for marriage. “Any age between 25 and 30 is the right age for marriage,” opines Amaresh. While Poonam feels there is no right age for marriage. “But once people reach the age of 25, they can at least be trusted,” she notes. <br /></p>
<p>Unlike their older counterparts who were married and even had children at an early age, youngsters these days believe in settling down first in life and then tying the knot. <br /><br />Be it in terms of career or studies, these ambitious people would rather attain success before walking down the aisle. Metrolife speaks to a few Bangalore-based youngsters, who have chosen to opt for a late marriage without bowing down to the pressures of society. <br /><br />Poonam, a 29-year-old independent woman, who works for National Semiconductors, doesn’t find the need for marriage at present. “It’s a personal choice,” she says. “Different individuals do different things and it makes sense to me to get married late.” She adds, “You shouldn’t get married just for the sake of it. You should opt for it only when you feel it is the right time.” <br /><br />At present, she is focusing on work. “It’s not like I am doing something extraordinary in my career. But it’s just that I am happy the way I am and don’t feel the need to change my current situation.” <br /><br />Pranami, a graduate from the National School of Drama in New Delhi, hails from Assam and is currently doing her fellowship in Bangalore on Contemporary Movements. “I am 26 and I don’t want to get married for a few years,” she feels. <br /><br />“My mother got married at the age of 16 and had to be dependent on my father. I don’t want to be dependent on anyone,” she feels. <br /><br />“I conduct many workshops on drama, and feel the need to establish myself before plunging into marriage.” What about the societal and parental pressures? “My parents do ask me at times about marriage, but they have never forced me for it.” <br /><br />Amaresh is a 26-year-old dance instructor. “I am not planning on marriage for at least another three years,” he says. “I have many dreams to achieve. I want to make it big in the fields of drama and dance.” He adds, “I am not that well off so I want to be settled before marriage. I want to earn in every way possible and get married only after I know that I can manage it.”</p>.<p>However, most youngsters feel that 25 onwards is a good age for marriage. “Any age between 25 and 30 is the right age for marriage,” opines Amaresh. While Poonam feels there is no right age for marriage. “But once people reach the age of 25, they can at least be trusted,” she notes. <br /></p>
