Message 2449 of 2907

Why am I afraid of marriage?

I have never been married. I came close, even last week to almost walking down the aisle, but something made me run in the other direction. I don't know why. I know that my father used to beat my mother in a terrible way and he was always leaving. I swore that I would never be like that. One therapist told me that I was afraid that I could be like my father, but I'm not. I loved my mother and when he finally beat her for the last time and left, I took care of her and lived with her. Now, I know that I'm not like her, so what makes me run when marriage is in play. I have lived iwth one lady for almost twelve years and everything was fine, only she developed cancer and I lost that beautifu lady. But I didn't want to marry her. It just scares me. I have had women leave me, or I would leave them. I just wanted to throw it out there to see if anyone has a clue. I am attracted to women, especially one here on eons, but I wonder if I should even voice it to her. I think that she knows who she is and maybe she can give me a little clue. Maybe with a soul like hers I could make it.
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well i am not a therapist but i fell that you are afraid of loss,you are probably a very giving person and you feel you give your all and everything turns out different then what you expected,i could tell you are not like your father and you have lived all these years not being like him,so i would not worry about that,life is too short enjoy it,i was feeling like you for a while i lost my husband 3 yrs ago,but i decided i am going to take a chance and go out on dates.you don t have to get married just have a wonderful time.
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about 1 year ago
Maybe you just haven't met the right woman yet!!
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about 1 year ago
Gee, I am more interested in who you mean on here, then why you are afraid of getting married. I believe that the ladies are too easy on you. You are afraid because you DO carry the baggage of your father. You say that you were in therapy then you must know that is the first and biggest contributor to your fear. The second is that the ladies are probably so in love with you that you can get away with just living with them and it's easier than being completely committed. If you feel the way you do, then I would stay single and just date or even live with someone. There is nothing wrong with that, but I hope that you are not depriving yourself of a family, just because of the excuse that your father was mean and abusive to your mother. You are not he. I wish you luck and who is the person on here? ;o)

about 1 year ago
Truthseeker,when you grow up in an enviornment as the one you did,you tend to become gunshy.
You don't want that happening to you.
Since you and your Mom have been real close and you became her protector,you transfered this behavior in all of your relationships.
So when you get close to tying the knot you pull back,not because your not ready,but because you keep constantly replaying the event over and over in your head.
You do need to go to another therapist and discuss this problem that torments you or you will never find real happiness.
Have you ever discussed this with the woman in your life?


about 1 year ago
Because you don't like full responsibility. You like to have it all, but you are paying back your father by denying yourself and you are also afraid of any type of closeness. That's how I see it.

Good luck to you.
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about 1 year ago
Son, one day you and I have to talk. LOL. You know that it's easier for you this way. Tell me, how many children do you have? I bet yesterday you had a nice Father's Day. You are afraid to commit and that is made too easy by other ladies.

about 1 year ago
Because your sorry ass is afraid to park it in one spot. Hell, men like you like to have the chance to look around and then try on those calf gloves more than once. You are nothing but a dumb guy who things that he can have the milk, the cow and the goat. I would give you one ride buckeroo that you wouldn't forget. Get your act together you old geezer, and do what you gotta do! Find yourself one nice rug and and keep it.
Yeah, you're afraid all right. Hahahahaha
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about 1 year ago
After the death of two husbands at an early age I to was terrified of getting married. I ran out on alot of good men to keep from getting married and bless ones heart I actually left him standing in front of the preacher twice and ran like the wind.
I am terrified of having another husband die. I loved being single. I didnt want to give up the life I loved.
Last year I was proposed to again. I was crying the day of our marriage and ready to run like crazy. Next thing I know the magistrate is at my hotel room and we got married right there in the room so I could not run again.
Do I have any regrets? I love him deeply and he is a good man, but yes, I miss my life and friends and family and I miss my freedom. I miss being able to get up and go when I want to go. But I am married and will be for the rest of one of our lives and I love him dearly. So I guess you have to make choices. what is more important to you? Do you want to be alone? Do you love that life? or do you want someone there every day to help you through life? I want someone there with me.
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about 1 year ago
If you explain it to me, I'll explain it to you. I enjoy my freedom and my space. I am not good with someone hanging onto me 24/7, nor why I looked at someone without my evening knowing that I did. I love male company, but marriage, NEVER. Tried it, fried it and washed the pan for the last time. So, dates yes, nice romance yes, marriage, hell no, I won't go!

about 1 year ago
At least you didn't just figure this out way down the road and screw up a marriage like the jerk in the story on this page by 'motheroftwo'.

If you are honest with the women in your life about how you feel, I say 'No Harm, No Foul'

about 1 year ago
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