In today's world, marriage has been postponed as a sacred contract and a turning point in the lives of many young people. This delay is not only due to economic conditions but also stems from psychological reasons. In Isfahan, a psychologist and member of the Cultural Promotion and Mental Health Literacy Committee of the Iranian Psychological and Counseling Organization has examined this phenomenon.
Fear of Wrong Choices
Today's youth face deep concerns about choosing a life partner. Many of them have learned from the unpleasant experiences of those around them and believe they might make similar mistakes. This fear drives them towards delaying marriage, as they want to avoid feelings of failure and its consequences.
Emotional Failure and Divorce
Emotional failures in past relationships, especially the numerous divorces in society, are cited as another influential factor in the delay of marriage among young people. Observing these patterns leads them to conclude that marriage may result in emotional death rather than happiness. Therefore, they try to avoid these potential dangers by postponing marriage.
Maintaining Psychological Security
Delaying marriage is considered a defensive strategy. Young people attempt to maintain their psychological security with this action and avoid situations where they might become vulnerable. This decision reflects a need for more time to analyze and assess conditions and make the right choice.
Ultimately, the delay in marriage has become common among young people not only due to economic constraints but also due to fears of making wrong choices and emotional failures. This phenomenon requires further attention and investigation to provide appropriate solutions to overcome these issues.
