query i am 29 years old and have a stable job i have been single for two years and now my parents are asking me to get married however i am confused about whether i should take this step or not i am not carrying any emotional baggage from my past and have no complaints from my present life i am scared thinking about what would happen if i end up with the wrong person i want to get married but i am unsure what would be the right time can you guide me by anonymousresponse by dr prakriti poddar hello there is no such thing as the right time to get married the most important thing is to be mentally and emotionally ready to be married weigh whether you are ready to be married vs the right time to be marriedcertain parameters that should play a part in your decision making arebody clockat what age do you want to have a childthis is important because a womans childbearing years are from 2035 to be in the safe period and for the husband too younger is better as one needs to keep up with the energy of baby and an ever energetic childfinancial securityare you financially capable of formulating a lifelong partnership financial security plays a big part in the marriageare you aware of your likes and dislikes to be able to identify the best fit of a person for your lifethe fear of ending up with the wrong person is a concrete concern therefore once you know yourself you will be quick to discern what kind of person you need when you know yourself and you are able to take care of your own emotional needs you are more likely to draw the right person to youare you emotionally ready to share your life with someone faithfullythis is very important as sometimes the emotional quotient takes a while to mature and it is essential for a happy marriage that your maturity to nurture yourself and your partner is at a level that is conducive to a happy marriagein my opinion if you have all these areas covered it is likely that you are ready to be marriedbe honest with yourself and your family and when you find the one please make sure you are truthful about your capabilities as well as your work in progress dr prakriti poddar is an expert in mental health and the director of poddar wellness ltdwant expert advice for your relationship send us a mail at expertadvicetoigmailcom