Why does everyone want to get married?

[JacquelineDeane55]

I am 30 and single and I am loving it. This way without a partner my life has less stress and responsibilities. I kind of like it that way. I hate violence and drama and chaos.

I see a lot of people want to get married. Fine, I don't share your sentiments, but whatever. I actually am afraid of marriage and commitment, so I am the exact opposite of you. I think that if I stay single I will have less troubles in life.

 

[HisWinterRose]

I got married almost 40 years ago { April 1st marks 40 years } I wanted to prove to myself that I would have a marriage that would stand the test of time and I could tell my children that there parents were in love and that we had GOD on our side. And as I said here we are celebrating yet another birthday { mine } in a few days { 12/19 = 60 years old } and I have been thru a lot in the time we have been together. I am so thankful for my husband too ... he too has been thru a lot & I have been right there at his side.

 

[JacquelineDeane55]

Also my situation in life is unique. I am a special needs person who has a lot of needs, so we think I would actually falter with a spouse and not do too well, you know? I have autism and other mental disabilities.

 

[JacquelineDeane55]

Oh hi winter rose! I suppose that if you are able to get married then you should, unlike me who signed her marriage rights away in a court of law. So now I cannot legally get married. Which suits me fine since I am afraid of marriage anyways.

Didn't Paul say it is better to marry than to burn?

 

[A_Thinker]

Didn't Paul say it is better to marry than to burn?

But it sounds like YOU are not burning (in lust).

Regarding marriage, Jesus says that each one must follow his/her own God-given path.

Matthew 19

10 Jesus’ disciples then said to him, “If this is the case, it is better not to marry!”

11 “Not everyone can accept this statement,” Jesus said. “Only those whom God helps. 12 Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”

 

[mukk_in]

I am 30 and single and I am loving it. This way without a partner my life has less stress and responsibilities. I kind of like it that way. I hate violence and drama and chaos.

I see a lot of people want to get married. Fine, I don't share your sentiments, but whatever. I actually am afraid of marriage and commitment, so I am the exact opposite of you. I think that if I stay single I will have less troubles in life.

I totally agree with you Jacqueline and also admire your decision. Both the Lord Jesus and the Apostle Paul completely agree with you too . I'm single myself and will avoid marriage for as long as possible. I guess I'll eventually end up marrying just to have someone with me in my old age (should that even be God's will), especially if I returned to America.

With regards to your other post: If you're snowed in or it's bone-chilling in TN, you and your dad can think of chess, scrabble, or other board games. If you enjoy video games those could be fun too. I used to watch football and Bill Shatner's Star Trek when I was cooped up in Virginia. Do something fun that you and your dad enjoy. That'll keep you from being gloomy. Nice conversation may also help. Peace in Christ .

 

[JacquelineDeane55]

Heehee, you make me feel good about being single.

 

[eighty_proof]

I am 30 and single and I am loving it. This way without a partner my life has less stress and responsibilities. I kind of like it that way. I hate violence and drama and chaos.

I see a lot of people want to get married. Fine, I don't share your sentiments, but whatever. I actually am afraid of marriage and commitment, so I am the exact opposite of you. I think that if I stay single I will have less troubles in life.

Yeah... I don't think being single because of fear is the healthiest reason to be single, to be honest.

 

[Sunshinee777]

I am 30 and single and I am loving it. This way without a partner my life has less stress and responsibilities. I kind of like it that way. I hate violence and drama and chaos.

I see a lot of people want to get married. Fine, I don't share your sentiments, but whatever. I actually am afraid of marriage and commitment, so I am the exact opposite of you. I think that if I stay single I will have less troubles in life.

This is a old post but I do feel quite same like you. Most of the time. Although I do believe that with right person it would not be misery all the time. Maby it would be nice.

 

[Walking the Path]

I am 30 and single and I am loving it. This way without a partner my life has less stress and responsibilities. I kind of like it that way. I hate violence and drama and chaos.

I see a lot of people want to get married. Fine, I don't share your sentiments, but whatever. I actually am afraid of marriage and commitment, so I am the exact opposite of you. I think that if I stay single I will have less troubles in life.

Hello there!

I am also single, and I enjoy spending time alone. I am pretty introverted, and I am not awfully good at striking up conversation with people. I don't think there is anything wrong with enjoying single life; if it makes you happy, embrace it.

If and when, you meet someone and wish to settle down; you may have a change of prospective, however, there's no pressure.

Blessings!

P.S. Just noted this is from 2017, however, couldn't resist writing a response to this.

 

[ctrudel]

I am 30 and single and I am loving it. This way without a partner my life has less stress and responsibilities. I kind of like it that way. I hate violence and drama and chaos.

I see a lot of people want to get married. Fine, I don't share your sentiments, but whatever. I actually am afraid of marriage and commitment, so I am the exact opposite of you. I think that if I stay single I will have less troubles in life.

I like the idea of having someone to go home to. I'm not interested in become a cat lady

 

[Faith712]

I want romance. I want to meet a good man, fall in love, and have children someday. I want that. I want to love someone romantically, I just want to experience that.

 

[spiritfilledjm]

I mean, being fruitful and multiplying was the first commandment given by God to man...that and I enjoy...aerobics.