6 Worst of The Reasons To Get Married

Getting married should be one of the happiest times in anyone's life. Love fills the air and the hearts of everyone involved usually. Sometimes, L-O-V-E isn't the reason a couple chooses to tie the knot. In many cases, these reasons make sense at first, but ultimately and quickly lead to divorce court.

If you're feeling a case of cold feet coming on before your big day, or you know someone who's walking down the aisle for all the wrong reasons, keep in mind that there are many good reasons to call off a wedding, too. Check out the top ten worst reasons to get married.

# To have your dream wedding

Of course, a wedding is a beautiful, amazing event that definitely strengthens a relationship and makes life better. On the flip side, there's a lot of hype surrounding the wedding itself that can really make you want one in the worst way. Even if you're not ready or your mate isn't exactly the marrying type, the fantasy of having a dream wedding can certainly be a strong lure.

The reality is, the wedding is just a single day. Your marriage is for the rest of your life. When you're ready, you can have both. It's OK to hold on to those dream wedding plans just keep them to yourself until the time comes to share them with someone special.

# For the gifts

It sounds amazing that anyone would tie the knot just to get presents, but it happens. Unfortunately, this reason alone isn't enough to get hitched. You'll spend more money on the wedding than you would just buying the gifts yourself. Plus, getting divorced once the gifts are all unwrapped and the two of you find out you're not a good match is expensive, too, and not as much fun.

Your best bet is to make sure you really want to share those towels with your sweetheart for the rest of your life.

# Because you're lonely

Many people have a hard time being alone. As you get older, it may seem like someone in your life is your last chance, and they may start to look like good marriage material. Hold off on tying the knot if the person you're marrying isn't the love of your life. Settling for anything less may mean you miss out on that truly amazing special someone down the road.

Remember: getting married is a good way to improve an already-great relationship, but it's not the only road that leads to a happy life.

# You're feeling the pressure

There's a lot of pressure in a marriage proposal, and it can be difficult to let your partner know you love them but just aren't ready to take that leap. What's even worse is when your beloved issues an ultimatum: Marry me, or we're through!îù You may have a fear of commitment and a nudge of this sort might be just what you need to get over it, but it can also cause you to ignore gut instincts that will probably lead to canceling the wedding later on.

It's painfully hard to be honest, but if you truly love someone, it's much easier than living a lie or having to admit later on that you never wanted to get married in the first place.

# All your friends are doing it

While hitting life's milestones at the same time as your friends is great, there's really no reason to feel left out if you're the last of your group to head to the altar. It's better to be the last to get married than the first to get divorced, so take your time. Besides, when you're the last one to get hitched, your married friends can offer some really great marriage advice, and they usually have more experience in helping you plan your big day.

# Your ex is getting married

There's nothing more satisfying than letting an ex know you've found someone better and have moved on. However, when the shoe is on the other foot and your ex has announced their nuptials, it can seem like you've been punched in the gut. Spite is never a good reason to get married and besides, there are many other great ways to let your ex know you're the one who got away.