Marriage...Schmarriage

Is marriage the ultimate goal in life? Is it what defines success? I think not. However, it is a constant struggle to tell yourself that you are still a success and still worth something in a society that thinks marriage is the "prize." Until the sound of wedding bells is heard by all who know and love you...you will repeatedly get that same "awww....don't worry, you'll find someone" look. It is so frustrating! When people ask me, "Why aren't you married yet?", I want to punch them in the face. How is it that in this day and age you still receive no validation as an individual? I am not saying I don't believe in marriage or will never get married. I honestly have no idea where I will end up when it comes to this. What I do know is that I am not going to feel inadequate as a human being just because I don't have a man to call my husband. In fact, most of the time I take pride in the fact that I have not gotten married yet. I haven't settled for someone I knew I wouldn't want 10 years from now. I haven't tied myself to a life I am not ready for. I have not gaged my self worth on whether or not I have a man. I am an individual who is looking for someone to complement who I am, not define or complete me. I wish more women (and men) would realize that this world can be full of happiness and success without a significant other. Adding a great man or woman to your life should just be the sprinkles on your already delicous cupcake! ;)