<Welcome to the Marriage Information Company> Is Real Marriage Possible? [20]

Planning for a Future Alone

“Hey, I wish I could wake up tomorrow and be married.”

I overheard a conversation at a cafe between four women who looked to be in their early 30s. Their words caught my attention.

“Right, right. Wouldn’t it be great if I woke up tomorrow with a husband by my side?”

“I’m so tired of going on blind dates. It’s just exhausting getting ready for them.”

“I even hesitate and wonder if I should cancel before I even go.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

I secretly listened in and let out a chuckle. I thought, 'Everyone seems to be thinking the same thing.' It was interesting to me that complete strangers were feeling similar emotions.

It’s a bit delusional, but I’ve sometimes wished I had been born in the Joseon Dynasty.

If that were the case, I wouldn’t have had to worry about it and would be living a normal life with a marriage arranged by my family.

Although, the fortune teller who read my chart a while back said, “If you were born in the Joseon Dynasty, you would have dressed like a man and carried a sword around. You should be grateful to be born in this era!”

But still...

I went out of my way to move my body, visiting places like canola flower fields and cherry blossom viewing spots.

I didn’t want to let sadness consume me entirely.

I went hiking, and I actively looked for various trails to walk on.

I read a lot of books, watched a lot of movies, and immersed myself in developing new hobbies.

And most importantly, I started studying finance.

I seriously questioned how long I could work at this company and began researching what direction I should take with my investments.

It was an issue I couldn’t put off any longer – it wouldn’t just magically solve itself.

Should I become independent? Or should I live with my aging parents? It would be great to travel once a year.

When my parents pass away, should I move into a senior living facility?

I officially began planning for my future alone.