Permission To Not Get Married

The choice to get married is entirely up to you. Marriage isn’t mandatory. Marriage isn’t even necessary. You can still commit to a person but never actually get married. Getting married is an old fashion concept, but it is important to note that choosing not to get married is different from having a fear of commitment.

Many men suffer from a fear of commitment which in turn causes them to fear the idea of marriage. If you fear commitment then being married isn’t the problem. Difference: many men can find the perfect girl to marry and have a couple of babies with, but when they have a fear of commitment they run away. Why? They fear the responsibility that comes with growing up. There are plenty of men that choose to not get married but they will still be with someone and have a family. You can love someone and choose not to get married. You can love multiple people and marry all of them.

Marriage is a vow many people break or don’t take seriously, so it makes sense that people are deciding not to spend the thousands of dollars to get married. Entire industries and companies are built around the idea of marriage. If you believe the idea of marriage is just a social construct then why bother. You can still be happy with someone and live a happy life without the stress of planning a “perfect wedding day.” You can still find happiness dating multiple people. You might not even be the “settling down” type. More people are focusing on their careers instead of their love lives. Figuring out your life and your passion are very important aspects in life too. We live in a multi-faceted world and the choice is yours. Commit to yourself and your happiness and accept that the other pieces of your life will fall where they may.