Not married
By gradyslady
@gradyslady (4054)
United States
October 26, 2007 1:34pm CST
For those who aren't married yet, is the thought of getting married always on your mind? As you get older, is it bothering you even more that you feel like you have to get married?
In one of my classes the other day, we talked about how it's hard going to college to get a successful job and looking for love and keeping a relationship strong up until the point of getting married and of course keeping it that way afterwards. One girl said the older she gets the more getting married haunts her, how do you feel about it?
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19 responses
@terrych (1227)
• United States
26 Oct 07
I am not married, and I would love to get married one day... but I feel that I have to find that especial person to get married... sometimes I feel the social pressure, but, as I sadi before I can not get married by myself... so just keep hoping that my prince arrive soon!
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@khassandra2006 (490)
• Philippines
27 Oct 07
When I was younger, I used to be afraid of the responsibility. But as we grow older, the thought of being alone later in life scares us most especially if people your age are all getting married. It's easier for a man, however, women need to get married and have kids before their menopausal stage. Questions like, "What if I won't be able to have babies anymore ?" arise. You seem to be pressured by that thought and the loneliness when you get old alone.
@copperkitten (3473)
• United States
26 Oct 07
I am not married. I have been with my hunny for 6 and a half years. He is the best person I could have ever asked for. We have two children together. We are engaged but in no hurry to get married. I dont feel that I have to be married to him to love him. I dont need a signed piece of paper to say I love him. I love him he loves me and we will get married someday.
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@cdv102 (132)
• United States
26 Oct 07
Yeah, I have to admit that marriage is pretty heavy on my mind, if only because all of my friends are now getting married and having children and I'm not even in a relationship. Being single was just fine with me when all my friends were single too, but now that almost everywhere I go, it's me and a bunch of couples, it definitely feels a little lonely. And also, being 32, I do realize that I only have so many years left to have children, which I really only wanted to do if I was married. I'm a very independent woman and I never felt like I needed a man to validate or complete me. But I'd just be lying if I said I didn't want a partner, someone to share my life with, someone to walk down the aisle with.
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@raychill (6525)
• United States
26 Oct 07
No. and No.
I don't really think of getting married too often. For one, it's hard to think about getting married when you're single. that's kinda silly and I can't visualize it. So I don't really think about it.
I mean, sometimes I'm not even sure it'll happen. So it's very much a hypothetical thing If I do speak of it...and I don't really think about it to much. I think it's best to just live and make yourself happy with yourself...and not with someone else.
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@beccansnc (12)
• United States
27 Oct 07
For me, getting married seems like its only a dream. I am the oldest of three sisters and both of my sisters are married and have kids. There are times when I watch them in their family setting that I feel depressed, thinking that I will never find someone to spend the rest of my life with. I am happy for my sisters, but sometimes it's like a slap in the face. Anyway, I know that it's just a matter of time before I find someone.
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@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
27 Oct 07
Marriage is an old-fashioned custom. People get married, because they think without it they miss something. After marriage they realize, that the goldring is gold cuffs. And it is a big lie.
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@GloomCookieLex (6073)
• United States
26 Oct 07
I've never felt like I had to get married. Actually, I never really planned on getting married. It just wasn't on my list of things I wanted to do with my life. I just happened to meet someone and we decided that being married would be the easiest way to live out our relationship. I still don't feel like we *have* to get married, it's just a choice we've made for our lives. Marriage isn't necessary for a committed relationship.
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@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
27 Oct 07
After being married 3 times........no not really on my mind a lot. lol However, I am in a wonderful relationship (he's been married before also) and I don't believe we have to be married to be committed to each other. We've been together 2 1/2 years, and still going strong, and I don't need a piece of paper or a ring on my hand to know that we love each other and care about each other. We have talked about marriage........if we're still together in 30 years (we'd both be in our 70's) we'll get married, that is if we can make it to the alter and can still hear the preacher....LOL
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@ericajoyce (1746)
• Philippines
2 Nov 07
I am not married yet. A lot of my friends got married at an early age. They always ask me when will I get married. Honestly, marriage isn't my top priority.
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@gradyslady (4054)
• United States
2 Nov 07
Mine either, I have to get my education over with pay off all my bills and stuff and then maybe worry about marriage later.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
26 Oct 07
There's a linger of the haunt but then to really counter that I have plenty of past, present and inevitable future examples that suppress it. After being through some horrors, seeing others go through it and reading about some barbarous acts in marriage, there's at least some counter to the "marriage haunting".
Really though, I don't care if I get married or not. I'm just fine with my life. I'm having real fun and I'm really happy. I do hate how there are several media examples and a stigma towards people having to get married. And this is also the same media that posts example after example of men being useless and below dirt (with plenty of women adopting the stand). With treatment and sentiment like that, I'm better off avoiding the garbage completely.
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@gradyslady (4054)
• United States
26 Oct 07
I used to feel that way too, that I didn't care if I got married or not, but then I found someone who is really special to me. Good luck with everything in your life, and I hope you continue to stay happy.
@clamarco808 (312)
• United States
26 Oct 07
Funny thing is that I always said that I would NEVER get married & NEVER have kids...LOL Never say never!! I've gotten married twice and have 4 kids. I guess society makes it to seem that we need to be married to be happy but it's not true. Sure, it's terrific to find someone that you want to spend your life with and all of that but on the other hand, alot of couples are only together for one reason or another and not for love. A marriage license costs maybe $30.00 or a little more, a divorce costs hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Go figure. I am happily married now but my first marriage was hell for me and I was 23 or so when I got married the first time to a very abusive person.
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@rogue13xmen13 (14402)
• United States
27 Oct 07
I am still far too young to get married and I am in no hurry, also, I do not believe in marriage because most marriages in my family end in ruins.
@ciades (1623)
• Philippines
27 Oct 07
No, i am not. I am 27 years old. BUt its not worrying me. I will not force myself into it if its not my destiny. BUt if there is someone who will propose and his fine with me. Ahmm..? Let see. Though its depend. Marriage is not a joke thing as you know.
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@shooting_star (384)
• Philippines
27 Oct 07
I'm in my mid-20s and thinking about marriage, but I'm saving that for my late 20s. My boyfriend and I have been talking about it even if we've just been together for around 6 months. We're waiting for about 3 more years before we do get married and I'm kind of excited about it, but it's also scary sometimes because it's a decision to spend the rest of your life with one person. I'm not a believer in getting married then getting divorced soon after because I think marriage is really a lifetime thing; once you get into it, you can't take your singlehood back. If things don't always go well, then you have to work things out as a couple because you went into the marriage together. You can't just divorce someone because of simple or petty things, you really have to work things out. Where I'm from, marriage is a sacred thing and that's why I respect it a lot, and I don't want to rush into one just for the sake of getting married. I want it to happen with someone I really love and feel that I could have a good future with him.
@irene_27 (542)
• Philippines
27 Oct 07
Being not married yet at my age, does not bother me at all. Though pressure from friends and family is now quite taking its toll on me, i couldn't care less. There's no law that says that marrying age is up to a certain age only. Why be bothered? To everyone out there who's still single don't worry. Even at age 60 we can still get married so long as we finally found the one meant for us. Just keep on praying. My friend told me that sometimes "the longer the wait, the better the person". Well, who knows? this might be true.
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