Ayaaz:
I'll say my piece.
In this instance and on this particular issue, i'll advice you open up to elders and have frank discussions about your feelings, views and sentiments and at the end of it all, make the wise choice

Opinions are on Nairaland, reality is waiting for you outside, tap into it because this is a real life choice

efficiencie:
Only a fool marries to fulfil a norm...if you don't need a spouse stay single. Any attempt to get married without seeing the need for marriage will result in a catastrophe!

DimplesLikeWow:
Do what makes you happy. You're in control of your life and have the freewill to live it as you wish.

Anonnn:


I really appreciate your input... I really do... You have got very valid points here.

But I have actually tried speaking to a few older people and honestly, all the answers I'm getting after any long discussion is always along the lines of - "It's ideal to have a companion", "Why putting yourself through troubles by not settling down?", "You are not even supposed to be heard saying such", "Are you called to serve in the Religious line? If not, don't stress yourself trying to stay alone", "This is strange coming from a lady when others are fighting to marry, are you sure this is not spiritual?" and so many others.

I've finally concluded that the society has a huge hand in why they say this and so seeking advice from such people is not a good idea.

Or wat do you think?

Shortyy:


You're welcome. Just do the right thing and live a healthy and righteous life.
Don't be promiscuous.

As for children, you can always adopt. So many motherless children out there looking for love and care.

Rev sisters don't marry, they dedicate theirs lives in serving God and taking care of the less privileged.

Mother Theresa never married. But she was mother to all.

Uzomacharles:



Don't come here and spit what you don't know

BronzeMajik:
I can see you don't know anything Mr Charles..

Uzomacharles:


I can see you know everything

BronzeMajik:
thanks sir.. enjoy your day

Anonnn:
(LONG POST)

Growing up, I have never seen myself to be someone that would one day get married and live with a partner (no, I don't have any unpleasant past experience). I have only had 2 serious relationships and let me just say I did that because I wanted to see if I could overcome my fears by having a taste/feel of what it's like to have a partner.

I'm currently in the second relationship which is gradually moving to marriage and I must say the guy is a very great person. The problem is, even though I have tried to suppress all the feelings that it is not what I want, people I share it with keep telling me that it is not normal for me to say I do not want to have a partner. I have come to realize that the reason why they are saying this is because society has made it look like getting married is a huge goal ( I don't know the word to even use here)!

I'm left to wonder, why has society made it look like it is "compulsory" to have a partner?

Why has it been normalized in our society? Like, anyone who is probably "of age", or done with school, or has a stable source of income is expected to have a partner, or planning to get settled down with one (well except you are going the religious/clergy way). Sometimes, people do not even want you to finish school or have a stable income before they come with the question of when you want to get a marriage partner and settle down.

Why is it sometimes termed abnormal when someone thinks or says they do not want to have a partner?
Why is there also some stereotypes hanging over people who decide not to get married (I can't go into all that to not make this post longer than it already is)?

So, I'm really concerned, can't one just decide to live a single life without getting married or going the religious way? Of course, if one is scared of dying alone, there is always an option to adopt a family or an orphaned child you can train and grow old with.

Can't one just choose to stay dedicated alone; focus on themselves, live a good life, build a great career, render help when necessary and just not bother about having a partner?

Is there really any consequence for not deciding to settle with a partner or go the religious way?

Why has society made it look like you need a partner to be "complete"? Or to even be respected in some settings no matter your class/status?

Why are people who decide they do not want to have a partner always looked at like they are not normal?

I am yet to see where it is stated that it is actually compulsory that one must have a partner or be in the religious line as the case may be (please, let me know if I'm wrong).

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Yeah, I know I have asked many questions already, but they have all been pressing on my chest for long and I really needed to get them off to make a longterm decision.

I also apologize if some people see this as rude, I don't mean it to be that way.
And, if you do not have an open-minded comment/response, please, don't bother.
Thanks.