13 Marriages You Should Avoid

Marriage is a beautiful institution, and it becomes even more fun when you marry right. Hence, it is important to know the avoidable mistakes before falling into them.

In this article, we will be revealing 13 Marriage Mistakes one should avoid to have a lasting union.

While there  are no written manuals for marriage, however, it is important to be aware of the 13 Marriages You Should Avoid.

1. Immigration Marriage

Since it has become a trend, a lot of people have fallen into the traps of getting married to someone they do not love because of the benefit of getting their papers abroad. Or becoming a citizen of the country they reside.

It is has, over time proving that such marriages, although, not all do not work out as planned. Only few may have figured out how to make it work, but the statistics showed that many people who married because of immigration papers are not living happily.

2. Expiry Date Marriage 

A time comes when someone is pressured either by his/her parents or by peers to get married. This is proving to be a problem.

When one has already planned to get married by the age of 30 and getting to 29, nothing seems to work out as planned, they end up marrying whom they are not compatible with, because the person is ready and they just want to fulfill their desire of marrying at age of 30.

When you get to this point, do not be pressured, take your time and everything will fall into place.

3. Rebound Marriage

A rebound marriages happen when someone experienced a heartbreak from their previous relationships.

To get a revenge, they end up marrying someone else they do not have affection for with one motive, to show their ex they can get someone better than them.

4. Fire Exit Marriage

Fire exit marriage happens when someone decided to get married because, maybe his/her parents are pressuring them.

In order to get their freedom, they decide to get married. However, it has proven that such marriages do not last because one party is not ready physically, mentally or emotionally.

5. Sympathetic Marriage

Marrying someone out of pity is a very dangerous thing to do. This act alone can make you regret all the rest of your life.

Marriage is a beautiful thing, but one has to make up his or her mind to know what they are getting into and marrying out of pity is a big mistake.

6. Missionary Marriage

A lot of people have been caught up in the web of trying to change an adult. That is where the missionary marriage occurs.

When someone is a woman beater, you believe when you marry him, you will tame him, that is a wrong thing to think. Do not marry people that you are not compatible with.

8. Accidental Pregnancy

Do not get married because of accidental pregnancy, you may end up regretting it. It is important to understand that marriage is different from relationship.

That you get get someone pregnant does not mean that you must marry them. Same goes for both genders.

9. Falsely Prophesied Marriage

Many marriages today have hit the rock because they married based on what their Pastors prophesy to them.

Do not marry because your pastor told you that ‘holy ghost’ revealed to him that he/she is your wife/husband. Do your due diligence and make sure both of you are compatible. Marrying someone because of a false prophecy can be dangerous.

10. Financial Breakthrough

Do not marry someone because they are financially stable or their family is doing very fine, especially when you are coming from a poor background. Not everyone gets such luck when it comes to financial breakthrough marriages.

Marry someone you can build with not already made spouse.

11. Parentally Manipulated Marriage

It is very common among parents trying to chose spouses for their children. Do not allow someone else to make the choice for you.

Marriage is an institution that is meant to last forever, so, the choice is best you make yourself not even your parents are recommended.

12. Big Name Celebrity Marriage

Most people get into a marriage with their spouse because they have carved a name for themselves. Do not marry because the person is a celebrity. If you do, that is your choice.

However, statistics showed that celebrity doesn’t end well.

13. Unresearched Marriage

Dating or courtship can be defined as a pre-marriage, so, one is expected to get more data about someone they intend to spend the rest of their life with.

It is important to research about who you want to marry, while this may not guarantee lasting marriage, but it is important to know who you want to marry.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while marriage cannot be defined by the written articles, it is imperative to note that most times, people fall into these traps because they are not informed.

Do your due diligence and do not marry out pity or by pressure from parents or peers. None of them will not be there when the time comes.

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