

{"id":71015,"date":"2021-10-28T05:31:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T05:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=71015"},"modified":"2022-10-28T07:39:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T07:39:59","slug":"why-marriage-proposals-get-rejected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/why-marriage-proposals-get-rejected\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why Marriage Proposals Get Rejected"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71021\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/reasons-why-marriage-proposals-get-rejected.jpg\" alt=\"Young African American Scared Girlfriend Rejecting a Marriage Proposal. Humorous Situation.\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Will you marry me?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may be one of the most beautiful questions that you will hear in your lifetime. Marriage proposals are like one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/realistic-relationship-goals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ultimate goals of couples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be engaged and later be married to the person you love is the dream of many.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not all love stories end with a sweet &lsquo;yes.&rsquo; Some marriage proposals end up with a cold &lsquo;no.&rsquo;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would you do if you had to deal with a marriage proposal rejection?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-a-marriage-proposal-and-why-is-it-important\"><\/span>What is a marriage proposal, and why is it important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage, for most people, is significant because it&rsquo;s a union of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/fall-in-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two souls in love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s a decision of a lifetime and the union of two people to be as one, a beautiful and solemn promise <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/tips-to-build-harmonious-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to live together in harmony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the reason why <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dspace.library.uvic.ca\/bitstream\/handle\/1828\/7406\/Hoplock_Lisa_PhD_2016.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marriage proposals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are viewed as the ultimate test of commitment. If your partner is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/tips-to-maintain-commitment-in-your-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truly committed to you and your relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then this person would pop the question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what if the most awaited event turns out to be a nightmare?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/marriage-proposal-rejection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rejected proposals happen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it&rsquo;s not something that you can easily forget.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do marriage proposals get rejected?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Reasons-why-marriage-proposals-get-turned-down\"><\/span>10 Reasons why marriage proposals get turned down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that an engagement does not guarantee a wedding or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/15-key-secrets-to-a-successful-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">successful marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but what about proposals gone bad?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/questions-to-ask-your-crush\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asking the question<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or receiving the proposal, make sure you read through to understand better why some people choose to say no to a sweet question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 10 common reasons for failed marriage proposals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. You&rsquo;re not ready yet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/family\/a-household-of-happiness-and-love-tips-for-a-happier-family\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in love and happy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but sometimes, you are just not ready to say &lsquo;yes&rsquo; and move on to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, a marriage proposal rejection doesn&rsquo;t mean that the other person is not <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/serious-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious about the relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It may just mean that they are not ready yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might still have many plans in their career and single life, and marriage is a topic that has not crossed their minds yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people simply don&rsquo;t want to set false expectations and would choose to decline a marriage proposal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. You need more time to think<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A proposal denied doesn&rsquo;t exactly mean a love denied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While marriage proposals <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/surprise-your-special-someone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are always sweet surprises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are situations where the person may be caught off guard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven&rsquo;t talked about the future of marriage, and then you ask the question, it&rsquo;s understandable if your partner might say no.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody wants to be caught off guard, especially when it&rsquo;s about their future. Your partner might need some time to process the question.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Your partner is not &ldquo;the one&rdquo; for you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncertainty is the most common reason for marriage proposal rejections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are okay with dating and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/the-true-meaning-of-being-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">being in a relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sadly, they don&rsquo;t see themselves being married to the person they&rsquo;re with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/commitment-and-seeing-it-through\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lifetime commitment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so if they don&rsquo;t see you as a lifetime partner, the answer would always be &lsquo;no.&rsquo; This may be the most hurtful reason to be rejected in marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Also Try: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/are-you-and-your-partner-a-perfect-match\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are You And Your Partner A Perfect Match<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. You&rsquo;re not yet financially stable<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person may choose to say no to marriage proposals when they aren&rsquo;t financially stable yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For them, getting engaged and eventually getting married means <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/finance\/manage-finances-in-your-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financial responsibilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a giant leap in your relationship, and sometimes, it&rsquo;s just terrifying to commit when you don&rsquo;t have a stable job or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marripedia.org\/effects_of_marriage_on_financial_stability\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source of income<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people would instead focus on their careers first before deciding to settle down. This way, they would <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-enjoy-married-life-at-any-age\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enjoy marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and having a family better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. You don&rsquo;t believe in marriage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people who have turned down marriage proposals don&rsquo;t believe in marriage in general.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might think that the ceremony is irrelevant, or they may have a traumatic past that prevents them from believing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/sanctity-of-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the sanctity of marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those in this situation may choose to compromise so they can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-stay-together-when-you-are-different-from-each-other\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">still stay together<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without getting married.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. There is no foundation in the relationship<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71022\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/there-is-no-foundation-in-the-relationship.jpg\" alt=\"A Beautiful Young Woman Standing and Talking on Her Phone and Ignoring Her Handsome Boyfriend\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A marriage proposal like what we see in fairytales can turn sour and become a rejected marriage proposal. A person might say &lsquo;no&rsquo; if there is no <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/foundation-rs-for-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solid foundation in the relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do we mean by this?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the relationship lacks trust, respect, or even love, then a marriage proposal is just an empty promise. It&rsquo;s better to turn down a marriage proposal if you are in an abusive or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/what-is-a-toxic-relationship-and-its-common-types\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toxic relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Also Try: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/are-you-in-a-toxic-relationship-quiz\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are You In A Toxic Relationship Quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. The marriage proposal wasn&rsquo;t romantic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some marriage proposal rejection is simply because the proposal wasn&rsquo;t sweet or romantic enough. It&rsquo;s like expectations vs. reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your partner might have waited for this moment for years. Expectations like a grand hotel reservation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/love-songs-for-him\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a romantic song<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a bouquet of roses, and all of that romantic stuff, and let&rsquo;s not forget getting down on one knee before asking the question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you simply ask your partner, &ldquo;Hey, let&rsquo;s do it. Let&rsquo;s get married, okay?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can cause mixed emotions that can lead to a harsh and cold &lsquo;no.&rsquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a video providing some marriage proposal tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nXW0mWcS1II\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/dos-and-donts-for-marriage-proposal\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dos and Don&rsquo;ts for an Unforgettable Marriage Proposal<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>8. The proposal was made in public<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;ve seen so many viral marriage proposals, and most of them were done in public.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some, it&rsquo;s like shouting to the whole world that you&rsquo;re in love and you want to marry this person, but what if this person is an introvert?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people don&rsquo;t like this setup, and this usually leads to denied proposals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also means that you don&rsquo;t know your partner that well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some, a private marriage proposal is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/the-role-of-romance-in-a-relationship-and-its-importance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more romantic and heartfelt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. There was no ring<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another cause of proposals gone bad is because of the ring. We all know how important <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/the-engagement-ring-dilemma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the engagement ring is<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some declined the proposal because of poor ring choice, or worse, and there was no ring at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, the ring is essential because it signifies the promise of marriage. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s nice to have a good engagement ring when you&rsquo;re <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/different-ways-to-propose\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planning to propose to your loved one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Also Try: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/engagement-ring-style-quiz\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement Ring Style Quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. The proposal was only to save the relationship<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason why a person would <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-reject-someone-nicely\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">say <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is when it&rsquo;s done to save it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This happens a lot. The relationship is already experiencing problems, and you see that your relationship is coming to an end. Some people think that a marriage proposal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/save-your-marriage\/save-my-marriage-by-myself\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can save the relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, this isn&rsquo;t the answer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/solutions-for-8-common-relationship-issues\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to a problematic relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead, being truthful and working together is much better than proposing a marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s better if the marriage proposal is made out of readiness and love. This is why some people choose to say &lsquo;no&rsquo; to a marriage proposal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-handle-when-your-marriage-proposal-gets-rejected\"><\/span>How to handle when your marriage proposal gets rejected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71023\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-handle-when-your-marriage-proposal-gets-rejected.jpg\" alt=\"Sad Man Is Covering His Face With Hands and Crying in Despair, Double Exposure Image With Unrecognizable People Walking on Street.\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ve found &lsquo;the one,&rsquo; and you decided to ask the question, but what happens when you are faced with a marriage proposal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/monitor\/2012\/04\/rejection\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rejection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens now?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There can be many reasons why a person would decline a sweet marriage proposal, just like the ten reasons listed above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being faced with the reality that you and your partner don&rsquo;t share the same dream of getting married and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/family\/steps-to-build-your-family-culture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building a family<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may ultimately end the relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, it&rsquo;s normal to feel hurt. Rejection is always painful, and it&rsquo;s not something that you can comfort in a day or two. This is also where you have to decide if you would remain in the relationship or choose to end it and move on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, you would need expert tips to help you on how you can deal with a turned-down marriage proposal. These four steps can help you with how you deal with this hard situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span>Remain calm.<\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t let your emotions get the better of you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself time to heal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s normal if you want to be left alone, and it can even help you with your healing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess yourself and your relationship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you still want to give it another chance, or would you instead end your relationship and move on?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/heart-to-heart-relationship-conversations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your partner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear things up. If you don&rsquo;t know why your partner rejected your marriage proposal, then this is the time to ask.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In life, we don&rsquo;t want to regret our decisions. As much as possible, we want to be entirely sure of something before we decide to go for it. It makes sense, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&rsquo;s why if you still have doubts, even if it&rsquo;s the sweetest marriage proposal, then it&rsquo;s okay to decline it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may be more than these ten reasons why some people say no to a marriage proposal, and whatever that reason is, it&rsquo;s good enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage proposal rejection hurts, but it&rsquo;s not the end. This may be a chance for you and your partner to talk to each other. This way, you can get a deeper understanding of your goals in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rejected marriage proposal isn&rsquo;t the end of the world or even your relationship. Maybe, you need to check each other&rsquo;s priorities and assess your relationship until the both of you are ready to commit.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;Will you marry me?&rdquo; This may be one of the most beautiful questions that you will hear in your lifetime. Marriage proposals are like one of the ultimate goals of couples.&nbsp; To be engaged and later be married to the person you love is the dream of many. However, not all love stories end with a sweet &lsquo;yes.&rsquo; Some marriage proposals end up with a cold &lsquo;no.&rsquo;&nbsp; What would you do if you had to deal with a marriage proposal rejection? What is a marriage proposal, and why is it important? Marriage, for most people, is significant because it&rsquo;s a <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1419,"featured_media":71021,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[21],"tags":[2620],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71015"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1419"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71015"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71025,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71015\/revisions\/71025"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}