Why does everyone want to be in a relationship so early in life and get married?

Question

Single life is so much fun and less restrictive. Just seems pointless to get married or in a relationship so early in life when there is so much out there to do without having that responsibility.

Answer 1

I believe that when it feels right its right regardless of age..

I was in a relationship for 3 years. 16-19 years old and I really thought that being single was great after that. But unexpectedly met my finace at 20 and well.. you cant just push away out of logic. it happens when it happens but I do believe that unless it's 'the one' who you cant let go - have the itme of your life single - that year was the best of my life for me

Answer 2

Devin - how old are you? I am 26 and have been married for 2 years now. I did the college scene and even waited 2 years after before making the decision to marry. In my family - I'm old to get married!! My parents were married at the age of 21 and had 4 kids by 26! I think I'm ahead by quite a few years! You know when the time is right to get married. I don't plan on getting divorced - marriage is a lifelong committment - for better or worse. Marriage is not easy! It is a constant struggle, especially the first year. You're still getting to know each other and LIVE with each other - the good and bad! You will know when you're ready, if you ever will be ready. It's ok to not ever get married! Being single was fun - but marriage is special and I'm so glad I married the man of my dreams.

Answer 3

Because humans are basically sheep. They cant think for themselves or do what they feel. They are constantly trying to be accepted and loved by everyone. Apparently some diickhead out there said, find a partner, get married, raise kids, buy a house with a white picket fence and everything will be okay. It's what society expects. You've only got to ask a thirty five year old woman if shes a miss or ms and watch her go bright red. Society looks down on single, unmarried, childless women. They think theres something wrong with them. Go the single and childless I say! Enjoy your short time in this world and really.....who gives a f@#$k what anyone else thinks. As long as you are a good person it shouldnt matter a bit.

Answer 4

A lot of people are afraid they will be alone forever if they aren't in a serious relationship or married by a certain stage in their life. I don't really agree that being single is more fun and less restrictive (it wasn't for me anyway. I found it boring and monotonous). It depends on your goals in life. A man can wait until he is 50 to start having a family, but women can't (unless they want to do it artificially). Most women want to have kids no later than their mid to late 30's. They don't want to be old mothers. I didn't. I wanted to have my kids by my mid 20's so I could enjoy my 40's and 50's because my kids will be grown by then. I got married young (23) and had kids young (24) and I don't regret any of it. My life is fun. I do have more responsibility, but that's part of growing up. Kids or not, we all have responsibilities.

Answer 5

Very true. Single life can be fun and is definitely less restrictive. Everyone should live single for awhile and not be so quick to marry. Perhaps the divorce rate will go down as a result. With that said, being married is wonderful. When one is truly ready for marriage and the commitment to another.

Answer 6

Counts for the high divorce rate I imagine. People getting married before they can even really define what it means to them. Why have some huge commitment if it's not the right time? I think a lot of people have trouble rationally seeing the future. They like the IDEA of being married and they feel safe being committed. That is terribly shortsighted.

Answer 7

i agree but most people probably dont. most people tend to get married earlier on in life coz they think that their partner is right for them but then they discover later on in life that they r not right for each other and then get a divorce. my parents were like that and now my mother has found someone else and she is divorcing my father. it is pointless really. theyt might as well wait until later on in life and see if their feeling change for each other because at least that way they wont have to go and get a divorce because they wouldnt be married. good luck. hope u meet or have met the right person.

Answer 8

single life is good, i agree. however, being in a relationship in life is even better if you can find someone you like no matter how early you get into. I believe that being with someone needs to take time to learn how to cooperate each other. It is not easy to just be in a relationship and then get married quickly. Someday, you will realize someone meaningful to you to share everything with you in life, that just amazing and exculsive. Moreover, taking responsbility in you early life is better than take it later, cuz you can have better life with your behalf, not just going around with any specific purpose. Anyway, what i am trying to say is being with someone unique can bring you better life. This is just my opinion.

Answer 9

Honestly, there is a point in your life where you have had your fun and you just want to settle down with one person whom you can spend your life with.
there is only so much you can do single, and then it becomes boring and you want to start your life with that special someone....and start a family, i am not sure how old you are, but you will see when you are done playing the field

Answer 10

Because people get tired of being alone. I know this because my two best friends are single and hating it. I am not and I am jelous of them sometimes and they are jelous of me all the time. One of them is only 21 and a very smart woman and just finsihed her college degree and she is dying to get married. She is pretty too. So I dont know why she cant date around. But they bother are dying for it!