Avoid marriage reddit. . However, the less well-off party can have the state order the more well-off party to give a substantial amount of income to them just because they decided to void the contract. Reply reply Infamous_Bowler_698 • If marriage and family are important to you, you’re wasting your time with this guy. Many are wondering why men seem to be avoiding marriage more than ever before. I was raising two kids that weren’t mine, and I was responsible for EVERYTHING!!!!! After realising how disposable men are to women, would it be reasonable for me to avoid marriage entirely? I just don't see a point in a long-term relationship with a woman if she'll leave me for a better option the moment I falter. If you and your partner are able to communicate and are committed to the marriage, this will most likely will be fine. Some people are incapable of compromise and are doomed to divorce after divorce. It’s not something I want or need. Why build a strong relationship only to have everything taken away? Men will actually have more potential marriage partners as they age. My marriage only lasted 7 years despite my best attempts. AskMenAdvice) submitted 8 hours ago by apricitily I’ve noticed that many young men, especially those focused on their ambitions, avoid relationships. I stay at work as long as I can to avoid coming home (she is a SAHM by her own choice). You can't avoid divorce alone. Edit :where iam coming from our culture and religion doesn't allow man and women to stay together and have sex if they aren't married so that makes my question like why men don't want to have a partner in life and who would never like to have a women by their side at any point in life ( that would be more appropriate to say)also the divorce Therefore, in my country, deciding not to get married equals deciding not to ever enter into a long term relationship with anybody, which means, in order to avoid emotional pain, avoiding human contact as much as possible because you never know when you will meet someone you might want to spend a significant amount of time with. But in the USA common law marriage isn't nearly as wide spread. Women are encouraged to marry so that they will always have someone to take care of them, while men are encouraged not to marry because being solely responsible for someone else's happiness can Jan 19, 2026 · The trend of men avoiding marriage is becoming only prevalent with time. Traditional expectations around marriage have evolved, giving me "I think growing up around miserable married people made me reconsider the idea of marriage for myself. There's simply too much risk involved. The relationship Discover heartfelt and funny messages to write in a Valentine's Day card, inspired by real Reddit user suggestions and popular romantic trends. " "I've never seen a marriage that I've thought, 'I'd like me one of those, please. It's not just men who fear marriage, nor marriage that they fear. With the rise in live-in and polyamorous relationships, people are not only delaying marriage but are considering doing away with it altogether. Also, it usually sucks more for men, in cases of divorce. Fear of divorce Marriage rates have been steadily declining across the globe, particularly in the last few decades. Marriage/Children why men avoiding marriage Share Add a Comment Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best Vidar34 • While I can’t speak for all men, I can tell you why I don’t want to get married anymore; I’ve been married and divorced. It can be difficult for a man who gets divorced and broken at the courts to trust women. Indeed, by Tinder statistics the most desirable age for women is 18 while desirability peaks at 50 for men. Reply reply Grammie2to4 • And marriage will mostly add risks not benefits. Now I know in practice, marriage isn't nearly so awful for men. In this blog, I will share 17 key reasons behind this growing reluctance to marry. Societal roles for marriage dictate that the man is the provider and care taker while women, for the most part, are expected to be the primary parent. " "I was married before. All breakups start when one or both partners refuse to compromise or communicate. I dread the weekends or any holidays as we will have more time together and opportunities to argue/fight. One key reason lies in shifting societal norms. Plenty of marriages end amicably. I don't want to be married to her anymore, but I don't know what to do as I know she will try to keep my kids. It's the fear of being tied for life to the wrong person. Wonder why men don’t want to get married anymore? We’ll look at the different reasons behind this trend catching on with such rapidity in modern society. Imo, men benefit a lot from marriage. This trend isn’t confined to one country—it’s a global phenomenon, raising questions about why men don’t want to marry as much as before. Although if you live in canada, common law marriage will entitle your partner to several things even if you don't get married. 618 votes, 366 comments. For a generation of men to be actively avoiding… Mar 27, 2025 · Why do young men often avoid relationships due to high goals and ambitions? (self. Consider why men avoid marriage. Jan 26, 2026 · This shift away from marriage is causing ripples in society. If your partner expresses unwillingness to get married, it's not committment but probably you that they are unsure of. "It creates a contractual agreement between two parties that either party can withdraw from the contract at any time. The friends who are still married are constantly fighting and arguing over petty things. Don’t know how unpopular this is. I found out the hard way that you can't necessarily trust anyone to prioritize your interests just because they vowed to. It’s time you demand a serious conversation about this and if he’s not willing to do so, you have your answer. If this subreddit is about equality, we need to discuss how the family courts break men financially and emotionally. As soon as we got married, my bank account was drained. There was no upside. ' I've seen my parents and friends' marriages end in divorce. It’s changing how people view relationships, family structures, and personal goals. n27p, kh2g, fzki9, vrrxk, rkht7, scvq, goz51f, t7r0zu, symq, ijypr,