Why Marriage Is The Ultimate Form Of Freedom, Not Bondage
One of the most common narratives we see in the mainstream world of media and entertainment is, marriage is a form of bondage that stops you from living your life to the fullest. We see all sorts of TV shows and movies these days about single men or women who are purposely avoiding marriage because it would only rob them of their freedom.
Celebrities like Chelsea Handler have been very outspoken about the fact that marriage is a form of bondage, which is why the old "ball and chain" joke even exists. Oprah has also said that she prefers to remain boyfriend and girlfriend with her longtime partner Stedman Graham because she "didn't want the sacrifices, the compromises, the day-in-day-out commitment required to make a marriage work." Everywhere we turn, it sounds like marriage is the very thing that stops you from chasing your dreams. Being married to someone is made out to be an obligation that removes all the color and fun out of your life.