Generation Why Get Married

Tying the knot isn’t as common as it used to be and that trend speaks volumes about the changing societal values.

By Natasha Stone

Past generations are trying to figure out why Generation Y puts off marriage. Despite being a Millennial, I can see how we are unable to adapt to the sacrifices marriage requires, devaluing it to the point where deferred responsibility and self-centeredness are the norm.

Only about 26 percent of Millenials are married, according to the Pew Research Center, an all-time low.

We have become the babied generation.

Being married involves communication, patience, personal growth and putting someone before you. Millennials don’t find those qualities a priority.

Most are concerned with image and social status. They carefully curate their likes and dislikes, but don’t want to be held accountable to anyone for their actions.

When I told friends and peers I was getting married, I didn’t receive the support I hoped for. They said I needed time to have fun, time to be free. Our attitudes are apparently different.

For those who question marriage and its benefits, it’s not a matter of pros and cons. It’s about meeting that one person who challenges you, supports and loves you while accepting you for everything you are.