It’s OK to be single (marriage, love, younger, family)

[Suesbal]

I think if more people accepted they aren’t cut out for the married life, we would have fewer failed marriages.

[Mink57]

Originally Posted by Suesbal

I think if more people accepted they aren’t cut out for the married life, we would have fewer failed marriages.

Probably, but I think it's a bit more complex than that!

But I agree. It's perfectly fine to be single.

[ellie]

Single is just fine. Sometimes it’s absolutely the best thing ever.

[fleetiebelle]

Originally Posted by Suesbal

I think if more people accepted they aren’t cut out for the married life, we would have fewer failed marriages.

I also think that society needs to let go of the expectation that marriage is forever. Not that I think people shouldn't take their committments seriously or that rash decisions are okay, but what is so bad about divorce? If two people are in a relationship that's no longer making them happy and they want to split up, why is that seen as a failure? They were in a relationship that ran its course, and now it's over.

[Auraliea]

I agree there is nothing wrong with being single at all. But some people act like it's an atrocity.

One big I think society needs to emphasize more is the power of platonic friendships and close relationships with family. It's hardly ever talked about in the media. Mainly because romance sells. But there are countless people out there with friendship bonds stronger than any romantic relationship they have ever had. There are all kinds of different love out there and neither is more superior than the other. Appreciate all of it.

Originally Posted by fleetiebelle

I also think that society needs to let go of the expectation that marriage is forever. Not that I think people shouldn't take their committments seriously or that rash decisions are okay, but what is so bad about divorce? If two people are in a relationship that's no longer making them happy and they want to split up, why is that seen as a failure? They were in a relationship that ran its course, and now it's over.

And just to add to this, the institution of marriage was created during a time people didn't live that long (30 years max), most people these days live to be about 70 to 80 years old. The younger generation is expected to live even longer than that. That is a long time to be with ANYONE. And it's not without it's trials and tribulations. A lot of people who have been married a long time will tell you all kinds of stuff they may have dealt with. It's not always kittens and rainbows.

[The Dissenter]

Originally Posted by Suesbal

I think if more people accepted they aren’t cut out for the married life, we would have fewer failed marriages.

My mother would have been so much farther ahead in life if she had accepted this three marriages ago. Thankfully, I’ve accepted I’m not the marrying type before even trying it once.

[usayit]

Yup.. perfectly fine.

[2 Scoops]

Society places a lot of pressure on people to get married. I feel bad for people who feel they have to stay in a bad marriage
due to financial reasons, the sake of the kids, religious reasons or they just fear being alone. Very sad.

[Oceanside_M]

People only report when they feel bad or there's bad news, ie the start of being single after a break up or missing someone badly because of a break up or unrequited love. Being single gets a bad rep unfortunately.

I agree there needs to be more importance placed on other family relationships and platonic relationships!

[PJSaturn]

This thread is not about romantic relationships. Consequently, it's now closed.