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Reasons why most men don’t want to marry these days

5 reasons why men fear marrying

By CharlesWPublished about a year ago 3 min read

The percentage of women who believe that having a successful marriage is one of the most important things in their lives has increased nine percentage points since 1997, from 28 percent to 37%, according to Pew Research Center.

1. Some guys fear losing their personal space;

You've probably read or heard a lot about men hiding off in their "man caves. "Some men feel that when their lives are occupied with a wife or children, they will lose their independence. Most guys find it challenging to share their space with anyone, no matter what. These men tend to avoid getting married because having a wife and raising children can often mean losing your solitude.

2. Men think it's better than ever to be single;

Men no longer place as much emphasis on marriage, yet single life has become better. Men who don't want to get married can't get enough of the single life. They believe that while they are single, they are unrestricted by their family and may do whatever they want, live their lives anyway they choose, and return whenever they please. Being married, in their eyes, robs them of their freedom.

3.Some guys believe they will miss out on the chance for impromptu sex;

One of the main reasons why many men don't want to get married may be this. On average, married men have more sex than single men, but far less than men who live with their partners without being married, especially as time goes on. A study that followed 2,737 people for six years and found that cohabiters reported feeling happier and more confident than married couples and singles was discussed in a Men's Health article. They believe that staying single allows them the freedom to have sex whenever they want with different random people rather than having sex with just the wife.

4.Some men believe that a divorce could cost them their riches;

Some guys choose not to get married since they are aware that divorce accounts for over half of all marriages in today's society. Not only is the divorce rate half, but many nations' divorce laws were drafted in a way that favored women, which might be just as awful as losing half of your money to a woman.

Children who experience a divorce are much more likely to experience severe psychological, emotional, or even physical difficulties. Most of the males who choose not to get married are the products of dysfunctional families; they made this choice to spare themselves the hardships their divorced parents experienced.

5. A few guys worry their marriage proposal won't be accepted;

But not every guy can endure proposal rejection, and because of their fear of being rejected by the other sex during a proposal, some men choose to stay single in light of the numerous rejected marriage proposal videos that are widely viewed online. Many people have had a failed relationship. Some men who don't want to get married also have a history of failed relationships. Most often, this occurrence is what causes people to lose faith in the idea of marriage. To them, having multiple open relationships with the other sex is possible without having to worry about commitment.

However, is marriage really worthwhile?

We believe marriage is worthwhile in a world where two people sincerely love one another, are willing to be honest at all times, and are willing to make certain sacrifices. In a world where the majority of individuals are unfaithful, dishonest, and self-absorbed, marriage is difficult. Marrisge is a beautiful thing and every person needs a partner to love and to be loved.

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