10 Wrong Reasons for Getting Married

Lust: Ordinarily, lusting after someone can make us preoccupied by thoughts of them. The fact that we are preoccupied with thoughts of someone is not a confirmation of love. We must learn not to confuse love with lust. If we get married by lustful desires, the marriage will collapse when these desires have been satisfied.

Liking the idea of Marriage: Oh, I love the idea of a gorgeous wedding gown, or smart suit. Oh, I wonder how it will look on me. Oh, they say marriage is so sweet; I want to experience the feeling. These are all wrong reasons for getting married. Marriage is an institution, it’s not easy to build.

The fear of remaining unmarried: Never feel like age or time is running out on you. The anxiety that you are growing and yet married may instigate you towards a wrong decision. Always trust in your heart and believe that there is a soul mate for you.

Pressure: Do not give in to pressure of any sort, and from any source. Make sure that you are in a good communication with your God, before you make that decision. Remember, the next worse thing after Hell is a bad marriage.

Escape from being jilted: Do not use marriage as an escape root from anything. The fear of jilt has the power to say “I do” to any proposal that comes your way.

Money: Happiness is the cornerstone of a good marriage. “When happiness is in a marriage, it becomes a home.” Arguably, money cannot buy such happiness mentioned here. Also, unfortunately for ladies, many of the extra nice men who could make great husbands are yet rich.

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Beauty: This is the same as buying a real estate because of its paint. Paint wears, so does beauty. What happens next, when beauty fades? Bitterness and guilt sets into the marriage.

Accidental Pregnancy: The fact that you accidentally got pregnant or impregnate a girl does not make marriage binding for both parties. 

Do not get married to satisfy your parents or hurt them. Neither get married to escape from them.

Never get married because of pity.