It’s easy for folks to say “you’re a child, you don’t know anything”, but contradict themselves when the next sentence is “you’re 25 years old, it’s time you got married.”
Society has become such a defining tool of our lives, that we don’t have the option to even think about what we want. Even if my family supports my decision, people around will question all of us – as if invasion of privacy on social media was not enough. We are all so limited to what’s happening in our lives, that we don’t pay attention to the bigger picture – becoming better humans, contributing to making the world a better place, restoring faith in humanity, showing compassion, being empathetic, travelling, reading…
God forbid I mention a solo trip, and the next words that utter from society’s mouth will be “Get married, and go do these things with your husband.”…but why? What if my husband doesn’t want to? Does that mean I get to go alone then? Or do I just repress my dreams?
I have nothing against marriage – you want to get married, do it. Don’t ask me to do it. And 25 is not an age for a woman to get married. The age is right, when the man is right; when the bond feels right. That could be 21, 25 30 or 50.
Being bound by societal norms and expectations – this needs to evolve for the better. The current generation is focused on the larger picture, and I suggest people go along with it. Because that’s what matters.
Song of the week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG4IFUymaMI
THE IDLE MIND 