How do marriage and family put pressure and stress on people?

Pressure and Stress from Marriage and Family
Marriage and family life can exert significant pressure and stress on individuals due to a variety of factors, including psychological, social, economic, and cultural influences.
#### Psychological and Emotional Stress
1. **Constant Compromise**: Individuals in a marriage must continuously compromise on their personal desires and needs to accommodate their partner and children. This constant adjustment can lead to emotional exhaustion and stress [oai_citation:1,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE) [oai_citation:2,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE).
2. **Emotional Burdens**: The responsibility of maintaining a harmonious relationship, addressing conflicts, and managing the emotional well-being of family members can be overwhelming. The emotional investment required to sustain these relationships often leaves individuals feeling drained [oai_citation:3,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE) [oai_citation:4,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE).
3. **Loss of Individual Identity**: In a family, individuals often sacrifice their personal goals and interests for the sake of the family unit. This can lead to a loss of personal identity and a sense of being trapped in roles that do not align with their true selves [oai_citation:5,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE) [oai_citation:6,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE).
#### Social and Cultural Pressures
1. **Societal Expectations**: Societal norms and cultural expectations place a high value on marriage and family, often pressuring individuals to conform to traditional roles and responsibilities. This pressure can create stress, especially when individuals feel they are not meeting these expectations adequately [oai_citation:7,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE) [oai_citation:8,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE) [oai_citation:9,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE).
2. **Extended Family Interference**: Expectations and demands from extended family members can create additional stress. For instance, balancing the needs of the nuclear family with the expectations of parents and in-laws can lead to conflicts and added pressure [oai_citation:10,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE).
#### Economic and Legal Stress
1. **Financial Responsibilities**: Providing for a family often requires significant financial resources. The pressure to earn enough to cover expenses such as housing, education, and healthcare can lead to financial stress. The need to manage these responsibilities can dominate an individual's time and energy, leaving little room for personal pursuits [oai_citation:11,3.txt](file-service://file-BqsxYlAz5SuG38plHWys2yEI) [oai_citation:12,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE).
2. **Legal Obligations**: Marriage creates legal obligations that can be stressful to manage. The complexities of joint ownership, shared finances, and the legal process involved in divorce or separation add layers of stress that can be daunting [oai_citation:13,3.txt](file-service://file-BqsxYlAz5SuG38plHWys2yEI) [oai_citation:14,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE).
#### Lifechanyuan's Perspective
From the Lifechanyuan perspective, traditional marriage and family structures are seen as significant sources of stress and pressure. These structures are believed to restrict individual freedom, limit personal growth, and create a breeding ground for conflicts and unhappiness. Lifechanyuan advocates for a lifestyle that transcends these traditional boundaries, promoting personal and spiritual liberation. It emphasizes living in harmony with one's true self, free from the restrictive obligations of conventional marriage and family [oai_citation:15,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE) [oai_citation:16,5.txt](file-service://file-iPqMfkRGPTeVzytVeCLq8UIE).
In conclusion, the pressure and stress from marriage and family stem from the need for constant compromise, societal expectations, financial responsibilities, and legal obligations. The Lifechanyuan philosophy suggests that these traditional structures impede true happiness and personal freedom, advocating for a more liberated and harmonious way of living.