Singles pressured to tie knots retort “need more time”

By Ko Dong-hwan

A survey conducted by a leading matchmaking agency Noblese Soohyun found majority of single men and women say they need more time as an excuse for putting off their marriage.

Edaily News revealed Thursday results of the survey ― “How do you deal with marriage pressure?” ― based on responses by 477 males and 481 females submitted from April 22 to May 2.

Most selected answers from male and female respondents were, respectively, “I need more time to prepare for marriage” (37.3 percent) and “I don’t want to get married yet” (43.1 percent).

Respondents also answered they mildly scare away those causing pressure, saying they will leave home and live on their own. Others answered they say they are dating someone (which could be true or a lie).

Men and women wait for their marriage with different psychological reasoning. While men in general prioritize work security and earning sufficient funds for future wedlock, women pitch for career importance with intentions to break glass ceilings.