What are the thoughts on married life?
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"Marriage, as it is commonly lived, often dulls the aliveness of the soul; to find truth, observe real lives and embrace honesty, even when it feels uncomfortable."
According to Osho, his being unmarried is itself his verdict on conventional marriage: most people in it cannot tell the truth about it, because fear, habit, and social decorum veil their dissatisfaction. Through humor he hints that marriage, as commonly lived, dulls aliveness. If you want the truth, watch real lives—not ideals—and dare to be honest, even if it’s uncomfortable.
He jokes that by not marrying he’s already answered: many marriages make people unhappy and afraid to speak honestly.
Why this matters practically
- Question social pressure to marry; choose consciously.
- Create space for honest, private conversations about your relationship’s reality.
- Rely on lived experience—not romantic ideals—when making decisions.
- Create space for honest, private conversations about your relationship’s reality.
- Rely on lived experience—not romantic ideals—when making decisions.
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