Are you terrified of the responsibilities that a marriage and a family bring with it?

Marriage, and a commitment to share life with someone till death, is one of the biggest decisions you take in your life. That’s why is natural to be jittery about it.

The view of marriage that we get to see and sometimes are told about is that after marriage we'll have to live certain roles, meet certain expectations, and sacrifice our freedom and even a part of who we are! And you may feel that you are not prepared to fulfill all these expectations.

The feeling might differ slightly if you have chosen your life partner yourself, because you know him to some extent and have an idea of what is expected from you after marriage. But even then, there is a big difference between being with a person for many years and actually living under the same roof! Both partners have certain expectations of what their marriage "should" be like. Especially when you feel that you know each other very well.

All said and done, it is also true that you cannot keep running from this institution all your life. And marriage has its beautiful side too. It is not just about sacrificing a part of your original self… but about being committed to someone who completes you! You grow into loving these differences. And responsibilities? They come as an extra package with the gift of love, to make your life more meaningful. Imagine a life without responsibilities. It is like a job without any job satisfaction! So don’t run away from marriage… enjoy the beautiful knot instead!

Have a happy married life!