Being married vs. being single

[Skittles1101]

As others have stated, you're 17, trust me it'll change. There aren't too many people who willingly stay single forever. It's human nature to crave a physical and emotional bond with another person. I got married at 17, and divorced at close to 20. I'm a single mom to a very spirited almost 6 year old. I'd love to have someone to come home to, to hold, to vent and talk to, to make a life with. I'm only 23 and I don't even recognize the person I was when I was 17.

Trust me, once you get out of high school and/or college, give it a few years...you're going to crave that same thing. I'm socially awkward, though I hide it well, I'm an introvert, I absolutely suck at meeting new people...I still want that bond with someone. Heck, I miss what I had just a few months ago with my boyfriend, he used to live with me and moved out.

Regardless, it doesn't matter what our opinions are, you're free to do what you please. I, however, don't see a sense in having a heated argument with your parents about marriage at 17 years old. Indian or not, it's not worth the argument since you're only 17 and living in America. Shrug it off, don't bring it up, and see how you feel in a few years.

P.S. relationships should never be about being tied down or having to follow another persons rules. It's about a mutual respect and commitment, and if you ever found the right person you won't mind giving up a few stupid things to make them happy, and vice versa.