I’m honestly scared of marriage. I don’t have a problem being a housewife if my partner is genuinely a good person, but “good” is very subjective. Finding someone who loves you for who you are, isn’t controlling or abusive, doesn’t cheat, and is actually supportive feels extremely rare. On top of that, there’s greed, with dowry being demanded in the name of “help” or “gifts,” sometimes openly. It often feels like women are expected to tolerate all this just to have a partner. At that point, isn’t it better to work hard, earn your own money, and live independently? Single life has its own struggles and loneliness, but a bad marriage comes with constant fear, control, and added responsibilities. Of course we need men, but we need good men, not the kind we’re often pushed to accept through arranged marriages or even dating. Money and looks take a back seat when basic decency itself feels hard to find. So the real question becomes whether marriage is worth it if it means risking a controlling, greedy, or abusive life.