Census Bureau figures for 2003 show that Americans are getting married later, with the average age for a first marriage having risen to 26. What do you think?

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  Oh, great. First my grandmother starts pestering me about not being married, then my parents, and now the national media.

  Dale Steele
  Systems Analyst

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  Thank God there's a greater trend I can look to when I ponder my lonely, loveless existence in the midnight hour.

  Lois Halverson
  Real Estate Clerk

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  I don't have to worry about marriage at this point in my life. Paying child support for three kids is stressful enough as it is.

  Curtis Fuller
  Salesperson

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  It's because of the sluggish economy. It's harder to get a dowry together these days.

  Ruby Turpin
  Auditor

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  Christ. Get ready for some of the bitterest-looking bridesmaids in history.

  Marvin Watts
  Robotics Technician

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  My folks got married at 17. They were also cousins. Let me know when you have your tape recorder ready.

  Glen Powers
  Home Health Aide