We take our user's privacy very seriously and will never, ever expose any personal details. All personal indentifiable information on these questions here are carefully removed and published only after getting permission from user.

Do not want to marry girlfriend but have committed to the marriage

Asked by Male, 30, Single
Hi, I took a haste decision of getting married to my girlfriend. There had been many ups and downs in our relationship over the past 2 years. My view was tying the knot would help. Now my marriage is fixed. But I can now feel that I do not want to get married to her. We do not have that charm left in our relationship. I have tried talking to her and my parents. But no one seem to understand. Invitations have been sent across. And they fear if I quit the marriage there will be a lot of things people around will be talking about. And being in Indian society the girl will have to face a lot of difficulties while getting married in future as well. I do feel for her but I am not happy and want to quit. With each passing day it is getting more and more difficult for me. Sometimes I just feel like running away. I know it was me who took this decision and convinced people around for the marriage. But this is not working out. Please help.
Answer
Thumb 190
Indu Padmakumar
Counselling Psychologist and Special Educator

Hi,
It seems to me that you are extremely self aware of your feelings and the role you play in this situation. You know the exact consequence of each of your actions and how it will affect others.
You seem like a person who really cares a lot for your girlfriend and the others around you.
However marriage is a decision that needs to be taken after thinking about it carefully.
It's a decision that is taken by two people who are consenting to it.
If one partner does not want it and is unhappy about it, it directly affects the happiness of the other partner.
You and your family are scared of what people might say right now for calling off the wedding but it is still a better decision than getting a divorce years later.
In the end of the day, regardless of what people say, you're the one who has to be married to her, not them.
That being said, be prepared for dealing with the consequences of calling of the wedding. People may talk and say hurtful things about you, but it's important to be strong and do the right thing for yourself as well.
In the long run, you will have protected your partner from any further pain and shame.
Have strength and stand by your decision.
Hopefully one day, your partner and your family will come to understand you.
Take care and all the best to you.

Speak with a Relationship Counselor today
  • Anonymous and Convenient. Free Trial Available.
  • Send Unlimited Messages to your dedicated Counselor.
  • Book a Phone Session