When to marry?

Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the countryside, there lived a wise old man named Amos. Amos was known for his sage advice and his deep understanding of human nature.

One day, a young couple came to see Amos, seeking his counsel on the right age for marriage. The man was in his early twenties, and the woman was only eighteen. They wanted to know if they were too young to tie the knot.

Amos listened carefully to their question and pondered for a moment. Then he took out a handful of seeds from his pocket and showed them to the couple.

“Each of these seeds represents a year of your life,” he said. “If you were to plant them now, which one do you think would grow into the strongest, healthiest tree?”

The couple looked at the seeds and hesitated for a moment. Then the man spoke up.

“I think the younger seeds would grow better,” he said. “They have more time to develop and mature.”

The woman nodded in agreement.

Amos smiled and nodded. “You are both wise beyond your years,” he said. “And you are right, just like these seeds need time to grow into a strong tree, a successful marriage also needs time to mature and develop. But it’s not just about age, it’s also about emotional maturity, readiness, and commitment.”

He went on to explain that the right age for marriage is different for everyone, and there is no magic number that applies to everyone. What’s important is that both partners are emotionally ready, committed to each other, and have a shared vision for their future together.

The young couple thanked Amos for his wise counsel and left with a newfound appreciation for the complexity of marriage and the importance of emotional readiness. As they walked away, they looked back at Amos and saw him planting one of the seeds in the ground, knowing that it would grow into a strong and healthy tree in its own time.