You’re mad. Bonkers. Off your head. But I’ll tell you a secret; all the best people are.

- Alice in Wonderland

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

As I am getting older, I feel the pressure to get married (especially in the LDS culture). It's just not that easy. When I was in my early 20s at BYU, I thought I hit the jackpot of single, LDS men. However, I was no where near ready to date seriously, let alone get married. I had a lot growing up to do. I am now one of the many people who left BYU unmarried, which hasn't phased me so much until recently. I am fighting the internal battle of becoming complacent with being single and being overly anxious to get married. It's hard to find the middle ground when I know the next step is marriage, yet I still enjoy the single life.

I like this phrase, "Be someone who makes you happy" because while I am fighting my internal battle, it easy to forget about my self worth. I want to be happy; married or not.

What it comes down to is there is no specific time line that everyone needs to follow. The grass is always greener on the other side... This is my life, and I am happy to be living it.



6 comments:

E B said...

This is great, Skye. They say it happens when you least expect it, and there is something to that. When people are not overanxious one way or another they're more fun to be with and get to know so maybe that's why it happens more often when we are happy where we are, with whom we are.

Kjell Crowe said...

i love you so much.
I think your have the best attitude. You're wonderful.

Anonymous said...

You are the best! Make yourself happy and the rest will take care of itself.I appreciate your great spirit and love for me and your Mom.

Anonymous said...

You are the best! Make yourself happy and the rest will take care of itself.I appreciate your great spirit and love for me and your Mom.

Ms. Crowe said...

Amen Sister!! Been thinking about the same thing :) being in Utah doesn't help lol....but it's true take care of yourself and love yourself and the woman you're becoming & good things will come, marriage or not :)

Ms. Crowe said...

Amen Sister!! Been thinking about the same thing :) being in Utah doesn't help lol....but it's true take care of yourself and love yourself and the woman you're becoming & good things will come, marriage or not :)