discuss Do people lose their freedom when they get married?

[Kross]

They say that marriage is a decision to be responsible. And for some people, the things they probably enjoyed doing as a single person, they can't do it in marriage. You can't just hang out with friends without getting permission from your partner. You don't keep late nights et all.

Do people lose their freedom simply because they got married?

 

[MamaFrankie]

Yes, especially women. This is one of the reasons I am still single and always will be.

 

[Dr. A]

Yes, marriage is a compromise. A lot needs to be sacrificed including certain freedom but there is a lot to be gained too from a marriage. However, if you have an understanding partner who respects your freedom and sources of happiness, then it becomes a better choice.

 

[Shortie]

In some marriages, you will find that some do lose their freedom, and a lot of it I have found, is due to trust issues or even confidence in themselves.

If you have a good relationship with the person you are married to, losing freedom should not be an issue as long as you are open and honest with your husband or wife.

 

[Yama]

If you are married to the right person, you will never loose freedom. If your spouse is good you can actually explore freedom. If you feel that freedom is hanging with friends leaving your spouse alone in the house, you have the wrong notion of freedom.

 

[Fidelia1]

There are certain things that you probably enjoyed doing as a single person that you can't do as a married person. You can't just spend money the way you used to do when you were single. You spend your money on anything that catches your fancy. When you are married, you would have to completely cut down on that lifestyle and agree with your spouse first before you spend money. That's a loss of freedom in some sense.

 

[lens]

I do not totally believe that people lose their freedom when they get married because marriage is a thing that should bring joy and freedom. It shouldn't be a thing that will limit us.

 

[Apsara]

Not necessarily. While marriage brings shared responsibilities and compromise, it doesn’t mean losing freedom. A healthy marriage respects individual space, dreams, and choices. When both partners support each other's growth, marriage can actually enhance personal freedom and emotional security.

 

[King Belieal]

Married people can't freely be friends with the opposite gender. They can't do things they want to do because they must factor in the interest of their spouse in that decision. Do you know that a married person can't just wear whatever he or she wants to wear. They must get validation from their partners.

 

[NatureFreak]

Well after marriage, it is safe to say that one can't think for only himself anymore. 'I'becomes 'we', so the kind of freedom your singleness can afford you will no longer be there after marriage.
And that's not a bad thing if you ask me.

 

[Maina]

I believe healthy marriage balances freedom and togetherness. It’s about mutual respect and compromise, not losing yourself. I’ve seen couples grow individually while building a shared life that supports both partners’ goals and independence.

 

[Augusta]

No, marriage does not inherently mean a loss of freedom. While marriage involves adjustments and shared responsibilities, it doesn't automatically negate individual freedoms or rights.

 

[MamaFrankie]

As you have all said, marriage involves compromise and compromise is something I don't believe in.

 

[Niyi Brixx]

Marriage was not designed to make one loose his or her freedom. It was designed to help shape individual's lifestyle and promote your sense of living. That you become more responsible doesn't mean that you should loose your freedom.