The fear of divorce is misplaced. The real fear is that of an unhealthy marriage
I wish I had a dating question for you, but I don’t, because I am too scared to date. I am 24 years old, and over the last eight months, two girls from my inner circle of friends just got divorced. I am
completely freaked out. They looked really happy at their chasunahs and whenever I saw them afterward. I feel like marriage is too scary; I don’t trust myself to make a good decision either. Of course I want to get married, but I feel disillusioned, and, frankly, terrified.
Disillusioned and Scared
Two divorces, close friends, eight months — it’s the perfect storm for sheer fear. No wonder you’re “freaked out.” The first divorce was probably shocking, but the second one kind of makes you question everything.
Let’s unpack the fear, because I actually hear you expressing fear about two things: the institution of marriage and your intuition. Each deserves its day in the sun.
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