Settling Down for Marriage's Sake
@artistic_temper (83)
Philippines
June 29, 2011 11:58pm CST
When you reached a certain age, it seems like a cosmic force in the universe that people around you start expecting for you to get married anytime soon. And they regard you as abnormal or homosexual if you're still single. Hey, havent anyone heard about the phrase, "happily single"? Well, I am happy being single though Im not totally against the idea of marriage. Its just that I haven't found the perfect partner yet, someone I totally love and someone I can't live without. There was a time I could have already settled down but I didn't feel it was the right time or the right person. I dont want to get married just for the sake of being married or just because people expect it of you. I still believe in the magic of love. You know waking up with that special person everyday, doing things together and enjoying every moment. I believe marriage is special and when you just settle down with someone for the sake of being married, then you miss something that could have been a source of happiness throughout your lifetime.
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@youaremylush (479)
• United States
30 Jun 11
I totally agree with you. I hate when people have expectations about how you should be with someone. Not everyone needs to have a significant other. My mom is always trying to force me out on dates with random guys. Do what makes you happy and you'll find the right person.
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@chuyins123 (2112)
• Philippines
30 Jun 11
I told mom, I want to enjoy my bachelor's life. And if she keeps bringing up the issue of marriage, I'll just say "I'll come to that, but I am not in a hurry." 
I really don't care about people's expectation. A lot of our neighbors keep asking me, why don't I get married now, they said I can already raise a family because I already have a job. But I just shove it off and told them, it's not all that I need to get married. I need the right person to begin with.
I really don't care about people's expectation. A lot of our neighbors keep asking me, why don't I get married now, they said I can already raise a family because I already have a job. But I just shove it off and told them, it's not all that I need to get married. I need the right person to begin with.
@chuyins123 (2112)
• Philippines
30 Jun 11
Same here artistic_temper. I just recently broke up with my girlfriend. I posted about it here too. Well, I do believe there's nothing wrong with being single. I let go of my girlfriend, because I still don't think that I could get married soon. But she's quite in a hurry. She wants to marry at twenties. But I figured marrying around 30s so instead of keeping her waiting, I just decided to let her go. And well, we're still friends, it's just that I am giving her the freedom, she might need soon, once she finds the one who's willing to marry her at a young age. I still feel young now, I am 24 but I feel, I still ain't ready for marriage. So I am slowing down, waiting for the right time and the right. one. LOL. 
