How do I deal with the pressure to get married?

Anonymous

I'm a 28 year old woman. My last relationship ended more than a month ago. I haven't been lucky in love. I've been beaten in previous relationships, I've been lied to, or been treated like shit. All my previous 3 relationships have hurt me in a way where I've almost given up on relationships. My family, cousin's, brother... etc. everyone that's close to me tells me I'm a woman and should get married and have kids. I mean don't get me wrong I wish I met a man who I wanted to spend my life with. But I don't want to get stuck in a marriage just for the sake of being married. And if I never get a chance to be a mom I guess that's not meant to be. But the pressure is too much. I'm not getting any younger but I still don't want to be miserable all my life but I don't want to end up alone either. I'm just so stressed. I just needed an outlet to let my frustrations out. I'm scared

1- of ending up alone or

2- ending up with someone for the sake of it and regretting it for life.

How do I deal with the pressure to get married?
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