is it better to get married or date at a young age?

is it better to get married or date at a young age?
I have never dated and im 24. I feel pathetic but i try to cheer myself up by saying that if i wait i will not wear out my marriage thought life everything will still be interesting in life and i will be less likely to divorce but i am really staring to doubt that now. what do you think?any advantage to starting to date when your really old? I consider myself old and definitely too old for never have dated.