I am tired
I am a woman of Indian descent, and on a challenging career path. I am so tired of hearing people in family talk about marriage. Constantly. As if that is the only way to live life. Even my own mother said that I am being arrogant and I act like life is not worth living. Just because I said maybe I won't get married. They act like having a man by my side is the only way I can avoid being lonely in the future. What if I want to live in a house with all my women friends and we just live in a simple community and help raise children together? Why must I start a family with a man who may or may not see me as an equal, or expect me to sacrifice my career and freedom for children, or worse, him? I genuinely do not know how to deal with things like this because at one end, yes I am young and have wanted romance, but am so so disappointed by the state of men in this world. On the other hand, I want to be that radical b**ch that no one dares to question in the family. Thoughts?