Do you have to be married or in a relationship to have a fullfilled life?

Question

Why do people think this way? Some people like me prefer to live and be alone. No wife, no kids period.

Answer 1

No you don't. For a lot of people it is difficult to fathom that someone could actually be happy being on their own. I was always happier on my own that is why I really didn't WANT to ever get married. (did so more for financial reasons than anything) I was on my own for ten years before getting married and within the first five years of the marriage I was miserable, the last five we were what I consider "married" we were BOTH miserable, and it didn't take long after our tenth year for me to move out of our bedroom and into the guestroom. When we split up there really were no tears I just wanted it to be over and when it finally was I felt relief! Since then life has been very good.

Answer 2

I think we all have a different view of what a fullfilled life might entail. Some of us want to be married and have family with us, others don't. One view is no more right than the other, it is just that in our society, people view you as weird or different because you are not married. And you are labeled "old maid" or whatever because you are not married. Again, this isn't right, but it is the way of the world as we know it.

Answer 3

I think for most people, being married and having a family is necessary for them to feel their life is fulfilled, but I think it's absolutely possible to live a full and rich life without marriage or children. But, I would question if being completely alone is a fulfilled life. If it works for you though, that's great. So long as you're completely happy and satisfied with being alone, and are too afraid to risk being in some kind of relationship with another person. If fear is your motivation in being alone, I doubt I'd consider that fulfilled. Just my opinion, of course.

Answer 4

This is good for some people. But most people feel the need to accomplish these things in life. I knew when I was a young girl that I would grow up and become married and have children. There are those who feel the need to become married and not have children and there are those who want neither a marriage or children. I say to each his own. If you don't feel the need to be married and have children then you shouldn't do so:)

Answer 5

I am with you on that one. I am alone, but I do have a child. well hes not a child any more . but I was never married, and I love it. we don't have to answer to no one. and we can have a fullfilled life. and you really shouldn't care what other people think, its not them it your life and you do what you want to do.

Answer 6

In good marriages/relationships each person is fullfilled in their own right. If you are happy and fulfilled than enjoy yourself.

Answer 7

Marriage is a fulfillment that has been ordained from above. The same given for sex and to bring children into the world. if you can do without sex the stay single and unmarried but otherwise enjoy the gift of marriage and love that truely is itimate..

Answer 8

There's absolutely nothing wrong with choosing to live single. I wouldn't judge you and say that you needed to be in a relationship.

Being happily married, I don't "envy" you. I wouldn't want to be back in the "dating pool," and have to play a lot of psychological games with women. I've done that & been there. It's tedious and exhausting.

Then, there's the issue/risk of STDs.

I have no issues with being single; I just wouldn't want to return to those days.

Answer 9

Good question. No. You do not have to married or in a relationship to be happy. I would rather live alone.

Answer 10

No, fulfillment comes with it. Even people that are married or in a relationship are not 100% fulfilled.