I never got married until I was 38, but I am Polish and not Italian.
In today's world, the reality is people are getting married much later in life. My sister just turned 37 and hasn't married yet. It was a red flag that he's a player. I'm not "interested" in him, but he's pleasant eye candy.
M: 37 H: 36 Married: Aug 13, 2004 Decision to Divorce: July 20, 2008 Reconciled: September 2008 Current: Ambivalence