Shout::: I WANNA GET MARRIED!!!!!

Philippines
January 10, 2008 9:42am CST
I wanna get married!!! Sometimes when I’m alone, I just wanna scream my heart out that I wanna get married. Maybe, somehow, I will be listened to. I dunno, maybe it is a woman thing that if we reach a certain age, we find the urge to settle down, to nest. I’ve been having this desire to finally settle about 4 years ago and until now, I am still single. Or maybe it is our culture that tags single women as unhappy, as if the fulfillment of one’s womanhood is merely equated to being a wife and a mother. Anything other than these two noble vocations is happiness short. I usually feel depressed about this marriage deal and I sometimes wish many other things, like I could get away from here and start a new life or something. Oh well for now, I should let my heart rest and be content and as you guys say, enjoy the moment…
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@artemis432 (7474)
• Abernathy, Texas
11 Jan 08
I think the idea that the things we most want will happen when we least expect it, when we're not looking for it. My old best friend decided one day not to wait for a guy. So she bought her own place and just changed her perspective. Became more content and comfortable with herself - then wham! She found the guy of her dreams - this was almost ten years ago - they've been very happily married for many years. Me, I didn't really think of marriage. Thought it would cramp my advneturous style. I like to move cross country on the drop of a hat with little more then a plane ticket and a job office. Years ago I was attending Massage Therapy school to add to my adventures - you know work on cruise ships and resorts around the world...when I met my now husband. Six months later I conceived a child - something totally not in my dreams of the future before - but the decision I made that night (he'd always wanted to kids - my decision was impulsive and the best I've ever made) changed my life - its an amazing privelige and renews my sense of wonder in life and the world. Now I have a new adventure. And although I was asked before by other boyrfriends and by a few friends, I waited until 36 to get married. However, like my friend, I totally wasn't looking for it. I felt content with myself - which I think is important and something a guy can sense. I think its important we want our partners not need them. Right now youare relying on yourself, and learning about yourself and what you want and need - so immportant. Though it doesn't feel that way. My mom always said wait until at least thirty to get married - not sure how old you are - because then you marry for the right reasons not for security, a sense of how things are supposed to be, to move out of your parents house, to have babies. She says that the foundation to a good relationship is Love, RESPECT, commnication and friendship and without these the house of a relationship can't be built. These are the things worth waiting for. I know you're worth all of these things! You'll find a wonderful man.
• Abernathy, Texas
11 Jan 08
LOL I meant job offer not job ofifce.
• India
11 Jan 08
I have a solution. Try n findout an Indian around. Talk to him and become a friend. Make him feel special and he would do the same, but at the end of the day, he would teach you the horrors of getting married. I mean the points he says, would be out of the world's thinking. lol..... Chill dude, u wud get some1 very soon..
• United States
11 Jan 08
I think all women have a natural urge to get married and have a family. It's a big issue for women to get married and have families for some odd reason so I think it's only natural that you act that way. Heck, if I had more time on my hands, I'd probably be the same way. I always had crazy ideas when I was younger about my future life and I always saw myself getting married rather early and sadly I kind of feel bad that never happened and really can't happen. But it's life.
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
11 Jan 08
Hey you're still young. Don't worry, you've got plenty of time. Believe me when I tell you: It is better to be free than to be in a bad marriage. So take time and effort to make sure you marry the right person. Best of luck!
@nkhanna (922)
• India
11 Jan 08
Well friend to some extent i think you are true since every lady sometime or the other in her life wanna settle down.every lady wanna have a hubby of her who loves her a lot and have kids.i think your feeling is genuine and you should not think a lot about it.probably your mr right is just on his way to meet you.is true that life is what one is living at the current moment.so enjoy and i hope you meet the prince of your dream very soon.
@pree70 (525)
• India
11 Jan 08
just wait till you get married and you may be singing a different tune, sweetie... but jokes apart, marriage is serious business, and don't be pressurised into it. it is useless to get into marriage just because you want to fulfill your maternal instincts! No. single women are definitly not unhappy as people says...
@missybal (4490)
• United States
11 Jan 08
LOL... I never wanted to get married when I met the man who because my husband and I ended up married. If you really want to get married you should try to not want it and then you get it.
@youdontsay (3497)
• United States
10 Jan 08
There's no reason you can't nest single! And if your are feeling disparate to find a mate you will be a big turn-off for attracting one. The important thing is that you like who you are and have confidence in your ability to relate to others. Then the right mate will find you! You will attract the person who is right for you. Until then, get a roommate or a pet and build your nest. Get comfortable with yourself so others will be comfortable with you.
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
11 Jan 08
so you have been wanting to settle down at the age of 20? I think at that age and your age now you have a lot of things to do. you have your goals, future plans aside from being married, you may already start a career by now. I would suggest don't enter any commitment in haste, you will have to live it for the rest of your life so be careful what and who you commit yourself to. If you haven't found the person to marry or nobody proposed to you yet, let it be. take a trip somewhere you've never been, or get a creative course, you never know you may find love there.
@owstalaga (4707)
• Philippines
11 Jan 08
And to whom would you like to get married to? Haha. getting married shouldn't be a problem to you... don't feel pressured to get married just because you're still single... I am still single and don't really want to be in relationships right now but i don't really feel that i should shout i wanna get married yet... i'm more like "i should get a boyfriend already!" Lol. ^_^
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
10 Jan 08
hey, you try to set your mind before making any decision. set down the reasons why you want to get married. if these things become clear to you, then proceeding to the goal will become a breeze because you know what you want. at this stage, i could sense that you still have doubts and questions on what you really want. figure them out first and proceed with them. best wishes!
@luanakent (794)
• Brazil
10 Jan 08
I might be wrong but when i watch american'movies( which i love) understand that american society sets great 2 things: success and marriage. Logical that everybody wants success in money and love...but i say this because noticed in several films which uses the term "looser" often. Sorry but i think that is ignorance. If someone has a decent job is already winner. I can't understand how semeone can say that a honest worker is failed!! Similarly .. i noted that on many american'movies that are in the roadmap meeting of former colleagues of college..There is concern for single women to show that they are alone. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!! Igot married at 30 years old and had my daughter with 32..and still think married early lololol. I understand that you are feeling lonely or something missing in your life...do you know that it would can not be lack of a husband? Better be single than bad married. The feeling is like an octopus with many tentacles..and this is a good thing because you have many chances to be successful in their dreams Not being in all..and some you will be. In his prayer,put in the hand of God..thus the marriage lasts. Do not panic looking for husband throughout corner..relax.He will come at the right time. While living in fear od God..Who is with God dont get desapointed. Be happy... kisses.
• United States
10 Jan 08
I have to say that you need to take a step back and figure what you want out of life. Not just the marriage part. Just because you get married doesn't always mean that you are happy. Happiness comes in may forms and you must be happy with yourself and who you are on the inside before you make a big leap in your life. I spent five years being a single mom. It was not always easy and I got lonely alot but as I realized a few years down the road I had very good for. I was to figure out who I was before I got into a relationship with someone.
@BooZzZ (139)
• Netherlands
10 Jan 08
Dont worry about it to much, everyone founds Mr./Mrs. Right at one point.