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The Unwanted Pressure to Partner: Why Society Needs to Quit Its Obsession with Relationships

We must equally celebrate those who choose partnership and those who walk their own path.

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Gurdeep Pandher
May 22, 2025
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Society shouldn't pressure or lure people toward relationships as if they are the only path to happiness and fulfillment in life. This widespread societal expectation creates an unnecessary burden on individuals who may have different aspirations or life goals.

I'm not saying that relationships are bad or…

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