Why Bother Getting Married? - Jordan Peterson

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[@stevenson77]

The value of having some sort of responsibility in your life is quite immeasurable

[@giselap5032]

Even if it is a cat you have to feed every morning at 6 o'clock! I was very sick and coudn't go to work for many months. It helped me a lot to keep up my life...

[@w.turner1041]

Thank you for saying that on this platform. Am glad read your comment. It further reinforces my beliefs

[@susanentwisle4727]

I lost my husband 20 years ago,and I should have remarried or had a full time relationship.

[@stevenson77]

@@giselap5032 💯🙌🏾 Mine was the age long saying of "clean up your room", sounds so basic but it was life changing

[@stevenson77]

@@susanentwisle4727 I'm so sorry about your husband. What I do know is, it's never too late. Look at me, I'm almost in my 30s and I'm currently discerning Vocations to the priesthood.

[@factsoverfeelingspam2220]

If you watch the entire video, JP is trying to communicate the importance of having some type of dependable social construct whether that be a spouse, partners, family, friends etc. He didn’t say everyone needs to be married to have a decent life.

[@virginiacardinas3912]

So true

[@shadowbandit3975]

People are dumb. He even says it in the video here not clearly because it's missing context. But have a stable family can help when you can't find a lasting relationship.

[@captainmonkeyface30]

Where can you find the original video?

[@captainmonkeyface30]

I found it. Jyst typed in "Jordan Peterson Mike Johnson" and it popped up

[@robinsss]

it's hard to be sane without being married generalize much?

[@Miamiflow885]

I have no friends, no family, Im completely alone. But God is with me and hes never left me since I was a child. Others may leave, but he promised to never leave me.

[@robertcoulter2072]

Be a lighthouse

[@insiracusa1111]

Hey, we are never alone ❤ We have God. And we have Angels. I have just waken up and in my dreams I met Luna(my golden doodle) and we were at home and she was fluffy and laughing as always. This Dr is a nice guy. However what he says is not suitable to everyone. In my case it is much better to stay single without kids. Every single life is different and we live sometimes so many different lifes during our lifetime. I hope I find you well. I send you a big hug.

[@Bikewithlove]

Peterson’s not wrong, but there has to be a society that isn’t brainwashed to undermine each other. Women have all been brainwashed to hate men, so relations in any capacity are out of the question until long after the brainwashing stops. Buckle up, it’s going to be brutal for the next 1,000 years…

[@1biggieb]

You sound like a crazy person.🤨

[@regiebrace5262]

❤❤❤sanity is truth😊😊😊

[@jellyt8767]

I grew up in a broken family. My life used to be dysfunctional because I grew up in one. Never believed in marriage because I used to think, I’ll just end up getting separated, why bother? Until I met my husband. He gave me the stability that I didn’t have from my parents, siblings and friends. My husbands family mostly are fairly decent people. When I see them there are a lot of things I wished I have done differently. I wish I studied harder when I was younger, I could have been more. It hits differently when you’re surrounded by people who are goal oriented, it motivates you to be better. It is true you are the people you’re around with. I was surrounded with a lot a of mediocre people before my husband including myself 😅

[@glennmorren2892]

Will never go back to the abusive family, will never get married due to high risk low reward and getting my life ruined, have some friends that are actually good friends. Havent been this 'happy'( = not severely fearful and depressed 24/7) since I was 4, am 28 now. Dont assume that other people will bring you happiness, especially family which you can't choose but are stuck with for years. Most try to abuse and extort as much as they can from you. So watch out who you're bonding with and be the strongest stand alone version of yourself

[@nschilk]

And if you go thru that and still stay sane and grounded, imagine how strong of a man that must be.

[@a.w.3772]

How strong of a HUMAN....man or Woman.

[@nschilk]

@@a.w.3772 agreed, but I'm a man and had the experience I commented, that's why I phrased it like that.

[@hajrabatool4730]

Hi can you please tell me how did you go through that without being depressed and in constant state of melancholy. I am in a situation like that and I have been trying to stay sane on my own, I have interests in different productive activities, but I feel some emptiness

[@nottthereyet4872]

@@hajrabatool4730 I've been single and married. I may be single again someday as we age. Only my faith in the Lord gives me constant partnership and assurance. Not what most want to hear but what we need to know and believe that all things work together for good. Jesus is my Rock - first and foremost.

[@teddykambouris5516]

Dr Peterson is a brilliant person and he always speaks the truth and with substance and that’s the problem of why some people don’t like him they want to listen to the nonsense and it’s a shame how many people are living a life based on lies and immediate gratification they will remember his words when they are older and all alone I wish a man like this ran the country he’s brilliant and he’s put in his dues he’s studied and has probably read more books than 30 people of this generation combined who are college grads

[@Bijinstraightstudio]

True, but not impossible. It’s a struggle, but it fosters strengths.

[@EndTimesHarvest]

This, of course, is predicated entirely upon being able to marry someone who is actually a good marriage partner. Finding such a person has become increasingly rare in our modern society. Far too many people nowadays make for horrible marriage partners. Marrying the wrong person could and will ruin your life.

[@foggyfrogy]

​@@johndemario8173 finding a SO who you really appreciate and they really appreciate you, while working together through good and bad to achieve the same dream is really becoming rare. In the long term you guys are gonna be the one in the minority. Please stay strong and keep on supporting each other

[@lululestat]

Agreed FACTS!!

[@janemathaba7706]

Exactly, because the are sooo many "Married" people who are very Miserable in their marriages, they could live better lives without their spouses, and have stronger friendships, good family relationships etc

[@EndTimesHarvest]

@@janemathaba7706 Just from looking at studies which reveal certain character traits in individuals, I'd estimate that at least 30% of men and 30% of women are simply bad people who would make for horrible marriage partners: the kind of people who lie, cheat, and steal all the time without remorse, lacking a conscience, engaged in immoral activity all the time, taking advantage of others, using emotional manipulation, being selfish and greedy, etc. This means that when someone is looking for a marriage partner, they can cross off at least 30% of the population as individuals to stay away from. Because of this, many, many people will be forced to remain single because there are not enough decent people in the world who make for good marriage partners.

[@elsajones6325]

Many of us grew up in a dysfunctional home. That makes it difficult to know what behavior can be tolerated and which should never be allowed.

[@mishimposble]

Marriage has been reduced to a terrible lopsided business contract. Don't do it until the laws are made fair. You can have a relationship without involving the state.

[@acevirginian2203]

yeah...

[@mechsmit]

I lost my wife and family to health issues.. (not covid related) and my life has been flipped exactly as you describe.. its incredibly hard

[@yourfutureisnow6480]

It will get better. Be patient.

[@our.secret1130]

I’m sorry. Feel my prayers

[@our.secret1130]

@user-ku8yi9gb9v what would life insurance do?

[@inquisitiveone2556]

I'd argue loneliness and chaotic relations aren't the ONLY options outside of marriage

[@lorimedeiros1988]

Like?

[@Jacek_videos]

Thank you GOD for dr. Jordan Peterson. He speaks THE TRUTH !!!

[@fwstrongiv]

I have none of those anymore. No wife, no family, no close friends.

[@cristianm7097]

Same here. It could be worse, for example having a toxic family or backstabbing friends.

[@adinashaina9977]

PGTOW

[@robertm.-certifieddaytrade4939]

Same boat here! Family is dead, divorced and my only daughter passed 10 years ago!

[@singingwindrider9881]

Ditto

[@vincentmackinnon3601]

We have the Lord God and you have us

[@mojavegreen2072]

Great message for my 28 YO daughter on the beginning of a New Year. Thanks for all the great videos Jordan. You pave a sane path through the insanity surrounding me/us. Blessings to you and yours!

[@Redeemed.4salvation]

You are correct. 1st time I've ever seen this discussed at this level and as such

[@alezy7645]

I got hopeless seeing and advertisment for casual dating right after this video in the shorts loop

[@steakandkidney]

Just make sure you choose the right partner .

[@Julie.SandhuMD]

🙏🏼

[@billcipher3946]

No such thing as a right partner

[@lindsayb7811]

Some of the loneliest people in assisted living facilities are those with kids, not the opposite.

[@JohnWick-ob2cp]

Then imagine those ppl without a family. That would be way worse for them.

[@mcchickenmuhchicken]

@@JohnWick-ob2cp if no one comes see you, its the same as having no family

[@maryl9180]

​@JohnWick-ob2cp The absence of presence of family is the total absence of family. That's the sad reality of our society today.

[@deewesthill1213]

This was supposed to be about "why bother getting married", but it was really about relationships and responsibilities, and no one needs to "get married or the equivalent" to have those. I had a longtime companion for 12 years, it was okay, then he started turning into a "pack rat" so i asked him to leave, which he did, preserving my sanity. That was over 12 years ago. I've always had cats, who are excellent company, i'm not at all lonely, i live happily, mostly without human company, although I can have it if i choose it.

[@The090919900222]

This is a valid argument to bring to someone who doesn't want to get married. It's not always about finding love and happiness. It creates a new improved version of you that creates added responsibilities and challenges. That's the beauty of marriage. Thats the biggest lesson I learnt since being married

[@ashleydolin4292]

This is so true. Was single for the most part till I turned 30 and met my now wife. That was years agai and I've never been happier.

[@cristianm7097]

It is too expensive to own a house or start a family. Fix the economy system, then you can have families in society.

[@cristianm7097]

@@RaeDonnell Care to elaborate ?

[@Imagocorporation]

Everything depends on the partner, that's all that can be said, but it's becoming impossible to give people the benefit of the doubt that want one sided demands met, or expect you to know the unknown

[@nancygibson4380]

I understand the need for human interaction. My husband divorced me 23 years ago. I had 1 semiwonderful relationship until he told me I needed to leave because a more intelligent stimulating woman was moving in. This woman was 10-15 years his senior and was very ill. They lasted until he died. I believe he was looking for a woman who represented his mom. It sounds sick to me if this relationship was sexual; which it was part time. Plus he liked both men and women. This he told him after he broke up with me. :(

[@danmoen755]

It's not good for man to be alone. So true my grandpa died grandma was half a person. She said love is the greatest pain. What truth. She told me you know it's love when you meet one you can't stand being without. Now it's So true.

[@winterwulf1995]

I've managed it for 28 years what's another 40 or 50

[@OntheLAMRomans8]

When tear apart families we tear apart society.

[@StarEssences]

"Some are made to marry and some are not..." And THEY are very unkind and unfair to those who are unmarried and childless.

[@Rottimail]

Who is "THEY"?

[@ss0498]

​@@Rottimail Those who get married shame unmarried and childfree people as if they are doing a great thing.

[@MM-ow2md]

Genuine question...is getting married really beneficial? I think I'd find it rather restrictive. I value lone time so much.

[@lucyfeo]

My family is on your side, buddy. Hang in there.

[@lynetteayala531]

Short term, chaotic relationships. That's me. I am working to get out of that pattern. I will likely die doing that.

[@Theleagueofprimes]

Marriage to a right partner is a blessing while the opposite can be nightmare and ruin your life.

[@Blakmage3]

I think people need a companion to keep each other grounded, knock the edges off one another and perceive external perspectives. People who are single their whole lives don’t have anyone to keep them in check and rely on themselves to identify where social boundaries lie and that’s never a good idea. That’s why people who live alone for an extended period of time tend to get a bit odd/quirky/eccentric.

[@Julie.SandhuMD]

I agree with most of what you are saying. But I think everyone is different and you have have to figure out who you are and what suits best for you. Most people don’t know who they are

[@InJusticeAustralia]

That’s so untrue. I’m ABSOLUTELY ECSTATICALLY HAPPY to be single (by choice), long term (by choice), with no kids (by choice), and though I’m sad about cutting ties with family and those I THOUGHT were good friends, I finally realised they’re NOT, so now add to my list very few connections with anybody, (by choice), and have honest to God never been happier , calmer, and more at peace.

[@johnparris2353]

U would describe u self as sane others may differ

[@bmoresweetz7023]

Way to put it Mr Peterson i like how I understand what he's talking about short term gratification and hedonism

[@jaanapettersson7679]

Such a beautiful word: equilibrium 🥰

[@Sunnahiman]

DR PETERSON YOU'RE A BRILLIANT MAN. YOU'RE SO RIGHT AND EXPLAIN EACH PROBLEM OF INDIVIDUALS SO CLEAR. TRULY YOU'RE LOVED BY ALL WHO GRAVERTATE TO YOUR TRUTH AND WISDOM. A GIFT TOO HUMANITY MUSLIMAH 50S GENERATION ☪️ BLESSINGS.

[@Upgrayedddd]

After watching so many of the people I care about destroy their lives and where my life is today, I consider myself fortunate to have never followed such mindless advice. No one can tell you who you are or what you need. I like Jordan but when it comes to advice for weathering the storm, we shouldn't forget that when the storm came Jordan turned to drugs to be blunt. My foundation was built true to myself and its solid.

[@anikettripathi7991]

people can balance with single tyer . but it's difficult for new born and during adversities we need at least two tyers /people for emotional stabilities.

[@w.turner1041]

Thank you Jordan very much for this reminder. It's crucial to live by principals. This topic is extremely sobering

[@ninaboulton8100]

i love my own space and my creativity and helping other people my family will be there for me when my life winds down, me i will exit this life as quickly as possible before the family demons runs out of control

[@stephaniebailey4236]

That's where religion takes advantage. People don't have to be alone. Family, YMCA, senior groups, young adult groups, and creating a satisfying routine in your life, can make for a very satisfying life, if you live alone.

[@sweetjane6506]

I'm in my sixties, never married. I watched all of my friends make bad decisions back in the day, and now they're all divorced. I'm happy,. I have limited contact with my family because they didn't treat me well as a child--and contrary to popular belief--these people don't change. I had a feeling that some of the narcissism I experienced was hereditary, so I opted out of parenthood. I've never regretted that decision. I have lots of friends and lots of time to myself, which I enjoy. My step-mother idolized her children and with one exception they all deserted her when she was dying of cancer. Getting married isn't a guarantee against loneliness, treating others well is.

[@mrreemann3739]

Wrong. If you're self-secure you don't need anyone. I'm very happy being single. pinning your hopes on others for validation is just a continuation of childhood... Seeking the approval of a spouse instead of a parent.

[@bmjw18]

Nah, it’s easy AF to ignore the world and chill on my lonely. Everybody that knows me would say I’m TOO happy.

[@RaySpurlock-k2u]

Some people do not need justification of their existence by adopting the need of acceptance by anyone else. Just because you are insecure in your own shoes, please don’t throw insults at those of us who are not.

[@JeanneLeClair]

I agree 💯% - the Bible says two is better than one! Amen 💞

[@arthurlincoln9093]

Dr Peterson is one of the few men I know who can cross both legs tightly while sitting in a chair. Many people think they have a strong bond with their dog. Not so many want to marry the dog.

[@pepper1188]

I saw domestic violence, and absolute misery in all the marriages around me growing up. There is something that is amazing that you can only have alone, peace.

[@amiec8988]

I love the difference you make in my life Jordan Peterson with the wisdom you share. I wish I know of you when I was in my early twenties. Oh, how different my choices would have been.

[@timothytremblay7763]

I live "alone" single and generally happy., Because my ❤️ LOVE is with and for Christ ✝️✌️😎

[@JayneCooney-ym9kp]

Next year I've been married 25 years to my husband who ballooned after me through a very hard stroke he is an amazing person now I'm responsible for him while he suffers from emphasima

[@lyndoriabody7996]

This man is a miracle genius! Wow God!

[@John-ee8wm]

Didn't run from responsible but from the laws that are in favor of women... If a woman says you did something you're guilty unless on video and that is only true sometimes...

[@z0mn1a]

I'm in love with loneliness. I have no family, and my adopting parents are going to die soon.. I have few to no friends. The most important project I ever began Is loving myself. I am nowhere close to who I want to be. And I may never get there. But I love my company. My job gives me the power to teach people basic life skills and work skills. And to people who really need it. I don't feel like I need anyone. I enjoy people's company and I do enjoy the idea of being married and having friends but like most my other ideas they get boring very fast. I would rather just adopt a couple kids once I hit my first million. Adopt people like me and do the best I can for them. I don't care for any other type of long term relationship. I disagree with jps outlook here because it's narrow to his own experience. You discredit people like me. People who suffer the most by trying to obtain what he's listed. Once I finally let go of the "normal life" I finally experienced some degree of happiness for the first time. JP is intelligent within the scope of his own life experience and such experience is the commonality to be sure. But great people rarely grow from within commonality. And for those who grow outside such, heeding his advice and outlook can potentially cripple your personal development.

[@SayconTalks]

I agree … there are many unmarried people who have done amazing things in this world. A great deal of un happiness can come from pursuing the status quo- many of us are married and many are not.. I’m sure this quote is out of context because not every un married person is miserable. But the rare beautiful healthy marriage is certainly optimal. But not everyone can or will attain it. We must find joy in community and in ourselves regardless.

[@rabidlorax1650]

This video is taken out of context and is not a rebuke of voluntary abstinence or some sort of asceticism, but rather pointing out that using other people for short term sexual gratification will only assist in causing you further grief and isolation in the long run and suggests finding a stable lasting relationship with someone you trust to be the antidote.

[@APBCTechnique]

I’m the same as you, like my job as a doctor, like my own Space and loneliness and dislike friendships and friends as they usually become my (free patients) I was lonely but liked it for years but got married at 42 and she’s a dr and she likes her lonely quiet time too. So it works !!

[@vikkiwhite711]

I think you miss the point. He is not discrediting people like you at all. All he is saying after years of experience of talking with people, observation and study of humans social science and constructs; the fostering of relationships help keep your equalibrium. There is nothing wrong with enjoying your own company that is wonderful, yet you also need to work and have bonded relationships.

[@suzanam5872]

@@johndemario8173 good luck w finding true love at any age, life and love is a constant reach and trouble lol have to learn to hang on like youre on a ŕollercoaster

[@christinahornsby2848]

I totally agree because I don't have either. And Im trying to stay hopeful

[@jamiedean7026]

I don’t want to like this But He’s true

[@amichaels1871]

RESPONSIBILITY. BOOM 💥 TRUTH SPOKEN. ❤️🌠

[@ahmedkhan5620]

That's why I love him

[@andrewnoblett9510]

You know what Jordan . I never ever thought that the world would end up in a place . where we got to fight for the truth . God I am so glad you believe in God and the truth . Because the world wouldn’t make it without men like you . God speed be with you

[@NezPez-n9n]

It's also hard to remain sane and happy even when you're married, doc.

[@kristinegreco3513]

Family is everything ❤

[@slinkLainey]

Jordan Peterson wearing AirPods is surreal

[@Gogalen789]

That settles it. My cat 🐈 and I are getting married.

[@jamesaugust9266]

When I had to leave my life ,home, career to come to New Port Richey Florida to see after my daughter and mother . I was a restaurant mngr, thought I'd find it quickly. Let's pet it in English. This town in Florida is a drug den . Mom and Tiffany died a month apart. I got muged had my throat cut. 2 mo's. Later I got Cll Chronic Lymphomic Leukemia. A death sentence I'm living through. It's Christmas nite. I bought a small trailer I keep nice , I am alone, friends are impossible. It's a toilet here. I'll sum it up, due to life's cercumstance, covid, pace maker now , congestive heart failure. I'm not Old. I'm forced into solstice , week after week most after mos. I calling out to the world. As I do my eyes burn because I'm crying from perging to a world that don't care, Can someone, anyone help me. I'm on disability don't want charity!! Just one human being in this world to hear me before death finds me. Dear God hear my empty cries. Like he's says there is not one thing posative here, I didn't fail. Life ,my health and a town without any human empathy. I'm done here Cell 727-619-8964

[@SA-ud9nf]

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. I know it's sounds silly but don't give up. God will work it all for the good. Wait on him and he will restore you. I've suffered for decades but I don't give up even if I doubt sometimes. If you haven't read it yet please read or watch the movies of the stories of Joseph suffering years of slavery and jail, Jobs story and Christ suffering torture, rejection and crucifixion. The Lord saw them through. Do all you can to educate yourself psychologically and spiritually with self help books, christian radio and you tube. There is hope. Don't give up. Don't let the enemy of evil make you lose faith or get you down. You are God's child. With him you cannot be defeated. You are the authority, the head and not the tail. You will prevail, conquer and be a great soldier. I pray you are in peace and blessed always. DON'T GIVE UP God bless you. .

[@jocelynburrell445]

Marriage under any tagut system is not Lawful jumping over a broom

[@johnoneil6061]

A decision for just a "few"is the best way in my book . Not a large network. Starting out of these many many "networks" is the key.. having maybe one.. or two.. to slide out on

[@BQ900]

He has some good ideas but the idea that being single, widowed or divorced is a prelude to insanity is just an injustice to a whole group of people!!!

[@pakistanibaloch2955]

golden words..

[@ifnotnowthenwhen9063]

He is right but what if family members only happy when you always agree with them and will not talk to you if you disagree.

[@quantrillej]

As a single, 59 yr old woman, I disagree with him in the area of needing to have a partner. My life is full, I’m not lonely, my life is not chaotic and I’m sane, or at least the voices in my head tell me I am! 😂

[@gailgail3154]

That might be your way of thinking I've been celibate for 35 years and I'm happy.

[@youngalwyn1124]

I’m a supporter (and fan) of Jordan Peterson. That said, there are huge generalizations being floated in this video clip. 😌

[@kp-ko9wt]

I agreed besides the marriage thing.

[@debrahenderson6381]

Because women need the respect that they are valued and cared for. Even though I was a Christian, I missed this twice. The second time, I married a Christian man. God has to be the center of your marriage. It is never perfect because we are human. But it is certain if God is in the center!!!❤

[@yepitsme7237]

No friend gang Still looking for my long term peeps.

[@cherylmiles3536]

Still wish you had been my therapist. Too late for me. I f'd it all up. And now all I have is a lonely life full of pain

[@delliv5451]

Correct. We'll said JP.

[@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..]

Many people are sane, happy, stable, successful and prosperous without marriage, numerous partners, self centeredness, hedonism, etc. Self sufficiency is not that hard, but does require a high degree of personal development, self reliance, disclipline, confidence, responsibility, and life skills, etc. It does not necessarily include loneliness, instability, short-term relationships, chaos, etc. It certainly requires being self-actualized enough to be capable, bright-spirited, and "content" with your own life and it's outcomes... along the roads less travelled.

[@ModernDayRenaissanceMan]

I was raised in the 80s when being single & a man without kids was the norm. I'm 42 now & yes.... Quite insane. Everyday the "monster" he speaks about is inside me wanting to burn society down like the Joker but I control it 1 more day hopefully waiting for a better outcome I know will never come, because the 80s also taught us after TMNT, or He-Man & every other show that doing good gets you far. What a load of crap. Gen X was lied to the most. We helped build Millennials & Gen Z Zoomer humor while also realizing too late how stupid it was. We created a monster too. The last decent person was born sometime in the early 1900s on a farm somewhere.

[@whitelion1111]

I loved the 80's the air was different back then

[@jocelynburrell445]

The hereafter will not be error

[@SoniaProteau-cj6tk]

I find that even if u meet people , we are always on the net anyways , just past experiences

[@dennishungerford4146]

one man, one woman, marriages for growing sain social order for a future that succeeds successfully.

[@HealthFlexor2728]

I just totally disagree with JP for the first time!

[@jesuschrist02]

Yeh that would be nice.

[@neel3665]

Great point

[@littlebylittle1686]

I'm in recovery from a gambling addiction. Lost everything. Friends, partner. JP is right. My life is pretty miserable at the minute.

[@zoltanszaszbenedek994]

Not really. I am more happy alone than being with someone who makes me lonely...

[@amberlomas5830]

I dont have a family that supports me, I meet God and hes lead my life to new friends to wonderful caring relationships due to my poor choices earlier that I once made, gods building my life in many ways... I trust him in the season and strength and life is in him ❤

[@65sheilakay]

Sometimes the network of people you belong to are very broken. To put your faith in humans for your happiness can be a big mistake, and you could find yourself very lonely. It's an advantage to break bad cycles in relationships, have a productive work day you are satisfied with, and I have a best friend who never lets me down. He wrote a book that answers a lot of questions and gives me peace. I would mention His name, but unfortunately He's not trending right now.

[@deplorablecovfefe9489]

please explain how marraige stabilizes men's lives. It a guaranteed life of hardship, being used and robbed and left alone in old age.

[@palnagok1720]

Or you can have a career that absorbs your interest and fuels your fascination and creativity

[@faithm9284]

Friends but had to go no contact with my narcissist family. Best thing I ever did for emotional security! So this advice doesn't always apply. JESUS is my Rock, support, and confidant. 🥳👍

[@May-vy5bu]

Dr Peterson, I love you to the moon and back, I just wonder sometimes if you live on the same earth as us, what you’re saying is what SUPPOSED to be but NOT what is. But alone at times than the damage that can be caused by your life long partner, I speak from experience.

[@paullemiremusic3101]

I disagree with most of what he’s saying here. I maintain stability, my life isn’t chaotic , and although I am pretty close to family and a handful of friends… I do not feel any need for a romantic partner “to be happy”. Come on , JP, you’re better than this

[@LosN209]

Idk my wife treated it like a dating piece of paper and after 5 years just left. She didn't even try and talk to me to fix the problems. I would do anything for her.

[@taniaioannou6507]

I couldn't agree more with you! Thank you! Happy holidays! 🎄✨💯

[@PigeoneerToy]

Many people lost their parents and siblings, there must be options for single people whose family died.

[@rodrigsantsil]

I'm laughing really hard right now because family and relationships are the very thing I had to run away from so as to be SANE and have equilibrium themselves! And I'm happier than before that course of action. However I'm not saying not having a life partner, a spouse is better than being alone. There's always a path that's less painful than the other.