7 Reasons Why it’s Fine to Never Get Married
Here comes NO Bride, here comes NO Groom.
In the days of yore, getting married and having kids was regarded as the biggest achievement any person could ever attain.
Despite spending 18 to 22 years in the education system just to fight illiteracy, overcoming generational poverty and climbing the corporate ladder, getting married was an outstanding move.
Everyone wishes for a match made in heaven.
If life was a show, walking down the aisle would be the final act.
Some aspire to receive academic accolades while some set their heart toward filling the earth with their offspring. Either decision is fine.
However, some men and women have other things on their minds. If you are single and feel a bit left in the dust by the marriage topic, there’s nothing wrong with you.
Here are 7 practical reasons why it’s okay to take a backseat when it comes to marriage:
1. You Lost Your One True Love
You were convinced that you would one day tie the knot with your best friend but then death struck.
Losing your spouse, or experiencing major heartbreak can close one off from the idea of finding love and settling with someone for the rest of their lives.
Devastating heartbreaks and mourning may take a long time to heal, but for some, it never does.
2. You Come From An Unhealthy Family Environment
Children from dysfunctional families usually avoid marriage or any long-term commitments.
As a result of fear of replicating their parents’ toxic environments and causing lifelong trauma, many people choose to live alone.
They have difficulty trusting their partners and maintaining close relationships and experience anxiety during confrontational periods during the dating stage.
3. You Feel Complete Without A Husband Or Wife
Marriage isn’t one size fits all. We are poles apart. Some find fulfillment in raising their pets, working towards their careers, or taking part in charities. In some cases, career comes first.
In this contemporary time, it’s normal to hear people describe themselves as Dog Mums or Pet Fathers.
People strive and take delight in independence, therefore, co-dependency is by no means an option for them.
4. You Never Met A Man Or Woman You Would Want To Marry
We all have standards. Marriage is all about meeting the right person. Some people are willing to wait for The One than settle.
Rushing in to beat the biological clock doesn’t cut it for some. Others enjoy spending time alone and prefer peace of mind.
For a marriage to be successful, it needs a serious commitment of energy and time. You may not be ready to trade your freedom.
5. You’re Terrified Of Divorce
The fear of marriage is real. Building something from the ground up sounds exciting but what happens when one day it all comes crumbling down?
Sharing all your resources and then suddenly claiming your property and some of their property in a divorce court is a horrendous scene.
Finding your significant other is like looking for a needle in a haystack but what if they find someone they are more interested in?
The idea of What If may cause some to be hesitant to put a ring on it.
6. There Aren’t Many Advantages to Being Married
Marriage is a union between two people but what happens when their is a crowd in your marriage?
The rules of the dating game are changing. Some people prefer come-we-stay marriages, polyamorous relationships, and open marriages.
Any activity that was marriage confined is carried out in relationships and situational ships.
As some would say, “Why buy the cow when the milk is free?”
7. Marriage Creates A Slew Of Financial Worries
The out earner is responsible for all financial responsibilities. They are required to keep the family afloat financially regardless of their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Marriage seems like an outworn institution that was heavily embraced in the past. Others refuse to fit into that mold and get labeled.
Most people are willing to give marriage a shot, but some tremble at the sound of its name.
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