Right Reasons To Be Married

“By all means marry; if you get a good wife/husband, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.” – Socrates.

With divorce rates at an all time high. It’s important to be sure of the decision you are making. Marriage can be a beautiful thing. But it requires a lot of work. Work which doesn’t seem like Work if you are in it for the right reasons.

The great marriages are partnerships. It can’t be a great marriage without being a partnership.

Some good reasons to get married:

You are in love with one another.
A desire to share your life with another.
To have a lifetime companion.
You both have realistic expectations and shared goals.
You would feel comfortable doing premarital counseling to make certain this is the right choice.
You want to feel connected with a person you love and to grow with that person emotionally.
Willingness to be there for one another while you each fulfill your own needs and dreams.
You both do not have blinders on and have spent enough time together to know it’s the right choice.

Some really silly reasons to get married to anyone:

You feel too guilty or ashamed to back out when plagued with doubt.
You are willing to gamble on your future spouse changing or having potential.
You want to be free from parents.
To have sex.
To ease loneliness.
To be happy.
To show you are an adult.
Because of a pregnancy. While I do believe you should only have children when you are married to that person. Don’t marry the person to give your child any parental figure. Marry the person who will be a great parental figure for your child.
Just because he or she loves you. Definitely don’t do this. This will fade once they figure out you don’t love them in the same manner.
To save, rescue, or help someone.
Because you want a baby.
Because all your friends are married.
You’ve always wanted a fancy wedding. Or to wear a fancy dress.
Out of fear that no one else will want to marry you.
You think you are running out of time to get married. You might be, but choose wisely.
To have someone to “complete” you. That is an implanted thought by Disney 🤦🏽‍♂️
You are tired of being single.
Someone is pressuring you into getting married.
You don’t want people gossiping about the two of you living together.