Many men joked about how they no longer have much freedom once they get married – and despite being in a happy marriage, some can’t help but wonder what life would be like if they were still single.
In an anonymous posting on the Twitter account TwtSecretsMY, a Malaysian man shared how he feels about marrying early. In the post, the man said he married early and had a child but clarified that he doesn’t regret his marriage.
Instead, the man said he only feels sad that he couldn’t hang out with his single friends because of his responsibilities as a husband and a father. He added that sometimes, he feels empty when thinking about his current life because he isn’t as “free” as his friends. At the end of the sharing, the man asked for some encouragement as he couldn’t talk about this to his friends.
Many Malaysians chimed in with their perspective on the issue, saying that the man shouldn’t feel bad because it’s normal to think such a way. However, they added that he shouldn’t compare his life to theirs as the circumstances are different. Some even pointed out that many single men would instead envy him for having a wife and a child to spend time with.
Netizens also suggested the man should share his hobbies with his family so that he could “kill two birds with one stone”. One Twitter user said he could bring along his family when engaging in hobbies like running or hiking. While he does need to consider their needs, having his family join in these activities means they can all make fun memories together. Another man who married young vouched for this suggestion, saying that hobbies can be more fun when you have your family with you.
The man brought up a valid point about marrying early, but, as the saying goes, the grass is always greener on the other side – so, instead of comparing ourselves to others, let’s be happy with what we have.
Source: Twitter
