Benefits and drawbacks of marriage

Marriage indeed is one of the most beautiful relation but it requires a commitment for whole life. Many people enters to this relation with lots of expectations , hopes and dreams. But in today's scenario the popularity of marriage is decreasing specially in developed countries, reason being increased divorce rates and some people doesn't want to marry at all. But if you are wondering if marriage is the right thing for you or not then i have come up with a list of pros and cons of marriage for those who are in dilemma. Read the below points if you are in the same situation.

PROS OF MARRIAGE-  

1- For kind of humans who doesn't like solitude and crave for a life long commitment, marriage is beneficial, and most human's crave for a life long companionship. You can have a person,  a best friend to share all your experiences with, you always have a back for you and all that stays for whole life if relation is maintained.

2- Marriage has a financial benefits too, two people can share burdens and responsibilities which means less stress and mental peace. Even raising a children is easy for two people together than raising them alone.

3- There are many health benefits associated with marriage too. Many researches suggests that married people enjoy better health than single people. For example, married people live longer, has less rate of depression, less heart stroke rate etc.

4 - For those who are happy with monogamy, marriage is beneficial in every way, they enjoy physical intimacy better than those who have multiple intimate relationships because marriage allows you to have deeper bonds with your partner . Partners can get to know each other and can fulfill each other's desires in a long trusting relationship.

5- Marriage gives you a sense of fulfillment and completeness, you feel complete when you are in a loving and happy marriage.

Also read: tips for happy marriage

CONS OF MARRIAGE- 

1- Two basic requirements  of marriage are SHARE OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMITMENT, so if you are someone who always run away from responsibilities then marriage is not your cup of tea because it demands share of responsibilities, also if you are scared of life long commitment then also marriage is not your thing.

2- Although it depends on person to person, but in some cases marriage may restrict your freedom. You can't enjoy benefits of single hood anymore.

3- Many couples get stuck into a mundane routine, starts following similar course in everything, have same argument again and again which sometimes decreases the charm of relationship in marriage, partner's are no more attracted to each other which may leads to infidelity.

4- Due to society pressure specially in some cultures and  countries, in many cases the ill suited relationships get extended in a fear of social disgrace which is the biggest dark side of marriage. A couple is supposed to continue even the worst relationship for the sake of social respect.

5- In cultures where female are dominated, in a marriage female experience injustice and crimes . They are not treated equally with respect which suppress their personal growth and also the growth of whole society. It creates a fear about marrying in future too.

6- If a marriage ends on bad terms it may sometimes to some people leaves a very strong and bad impression of marriage leaving them stressed, and depressed.

These were the benefits as well as negative effects of marriage in my opinion, so if you are looking for an answer whether you should marry or not, i hope this post will help you make a good decision.