A Malaysian woman recently shared her views on societal expectations surrounding marriage after an intern at her workplace questioned how she felt about entering her 30s without being married.
The intern, who is 22 years old, expressed concerns about not achieving enough in life and remarked, “When you’re 30, you should have some achievements,” implying that marriage is one of them.
The woman, however, laughed off the comment and responded, “Achievement doesn’t have to come from marital status or material things.”
“As long as my life is better”
She later elaborated on social media, highlighting how personal success should be defined individually.
If my life is better than it was five years ago, then I’ve achieved something. Do you know what the most valuable achievement is?” she questioned.
The woman further reflected on her growth, stating that she had stopped comparing her life to others because “everyone has their own destiny.”
Her post sparked discussions online, with many agreeing that marriage should not be seen as the pinnacle of success.
People still consider marriage the ultimate life achievement? Marriage is not an achievement.” a netizen commented.
Netizens’ reaction
Her perspective resonated with many who believe that societal norms should not dictate an individual’s sense of accomplishment, encouraging a shift towards broader definitions of success.
