When I taught the intermediate class last period, I found an interesting statement to comment. It says that "Marriage should be the first priority in life". Awww, that was so "general mind", eh?
Most of my students stated their disagreement, saying that marriage is not the first priority, but should be the second or third. The bottomline is, it is not the first priority, but still in the top three. The reason was, the social construct oblige them to do so. People do not want to grow old as in-eligible bachelor. As single elder living only with a group of cats, sitting in a rocking chair and wearing their sweater all the time.
Jiah! What is so wrong with the social construct? Putting all those ideologies of marriage life and happiness. When you remain unmarried, you will automatically fall into the blackhole of misery. When you marry, you will have all the happiness in the world. And suddenly society assume the robe of almighty, bestowing happiness and misery to people.
Then what's with all the divorces? Then what's with all those successful bachelors and bachelorettes?
Regarding the priority thingy, is it true that marriage should be in our priority at all? Well, got no right to judge people's choice though. But, aren't there more important things in life??
