25 Jan 2016

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The ridiculous things people ask women who are about to get married

Cath Jenkin

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I didn’t have those childhood wedding daydreams, so I’ve never signed up for the Pinterest boards. I still haven’t, and I don’t think I ever will.

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Do you think it's important to get married in this day and age?

Yes, it's important in order to create a family unit and for companionship

Not at all. Being single is far more liberating

There is no general answer to this, it's each to their own

Yes, society still frowns on unmarried people, especially women

It depends on whether you are able to find a compatible partner

Results

Yes, it's important in order to create a family unit and for companionship

23% - 938 votes

Not at all. Being single is far more liberating

9% - 376 votes

There is no general answer to this, it's each to their own

49% - 2055 votes

Yes, society still frowns on unmarried people, especially women

1% - 58 votes

It depends on whether you are able to find a compatible partner

18% - 732 votes

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