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Am I Afraid of Marrying Someone I Don’t Truly Know?
It’s not about finding someone perfect, it’s about building a life together.
Standing here and sharing my thoughts with all of you feels like I am letting out something that has been in my heart for a long time. Marriage, they say, is about two people coming together. But let’s be honest it is rarely just about those two people. It is also about their families, traditions, expectations, and sometimes, even pride.
When I think about marriage, I cannot ignore how much caste and rituals play a role in it. People say these things are important, but I feel frustrated because they often overshadow what truly matters to the individuals involved. I am not saying love marriages are better than arranged ones, or the other way around. What I do feel is that these caste issues and rigid traditions create unnecessary complications.
Marriage is not a small decision. It is not just about having a grand wedding or making everyone around us happy. It is about choosing a partner for life someone you will share your happiness, sadness, and everything in between. How can anyone take such a decision lightly?
The truth is, we often do not know enough about the person we are marrying. How do they act when they are angry or upset? Do they have habits that might hurt us? Will they support us through…