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There are distinct advantages to being married and to being single. It is worth noting, however, that it is not always a "one or the other" scenario, as many of the benefits often overlap. To that end, the courtship process is, in a sense, the unique time, with the single life and marriage serving as the bookends.
Comfort
The longer you are with someone, the more comfortable you get. At the other end of the spectrum is that relaxation and comfort in one's own skin are also hallmarks of the single life. While you ideally will do your part to keep the romance alive, the fact remains that you are no longer faced with the pressures of the dating world regarding superficial matters, such as whether or not your hair is perfect.
Self Awareness
When subjected to the rigors of the dating scene, people all too often let their love lives define them. When you're single, you are free to become who you want to become without the pressure of trying to impress a partner. The same is true in marriage. Granted, you love each other and want to make each other happy, but thanks to the mutual respect and support that a good marriage provides, you are able to once again be who you want to be.
Annoying Behaviors
You may become more comfortable with your marriage partner as time goes by, but the fact remains that familiarity breeds contempt. Fighting "like an old married couple" is a common practice, not just an old saying. For the single person, there's the issue of roommates and friends and family who wonder what's wrong with them because they're not married. When dating someone, infatuation allows annoying behaviors to temporarily masquerade as cute.
Financial Stability
When you're single, you are essentially in control of your own financial destiny. The courtship ritual can be very expensive, leading many to spend money that they don't have in order to woo someone. Married people also have the potential to enjoy more financial freedom, given their dual incomes or higher tax returns, to name a few. The latter is especially true if they have kids.
Comfort
The longer you are with someone, the more comfortable you get. At the other end of the spectrum is that relaxation and comfort in one's own skin are also hallmarks of the single life. While you ideally will do your part to keep the romance alive, the fact remains that you are no longer faced with the pressures of the dating world regarding superficial matters, such as whether or not your hair is perfect.
Self Awareness
When subjected to the rigors of the dating scene, people all too often let their love lives define them. When you're single, you are free to become who you want to become without the pressure of trying to impress a partner. The same is true in marriage. Granted, you love each other and want to make each other happy, but thanks to the mutual respect and support that a good marriage provides, you are able to once again be who you want to be.
You may become more comfortable with your marriage partner as time goes by, but the fact remains that familiarity breeds contempt. Fighting "like an old married couple" is a common practice, not just an old saying. For the single person, there's the issue of roommates and friends and family who wonder what's wrong with them because they're not married. When dating someone, infatuation allows annoying behaviors to temporarily masquerade as cute.
Financial Stability
When you're single, you are essentially in control of your own financial destiny. The courtship ritual can be very expensive, leading many to spend money that they don't have in order to woo someone. Married people also have the potential to enjoy more financial freedom, given their dual incomes or higher tax returns, to name a few. The latter is especially true if they have kids.
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