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“Openness” is not the sole factor in the reluctance to marry; its impact depends on how it is understood and applied in personal and societal life. Therefore, I answer the question: How can openness lead to reluctance to marry? with the following five points:

First: Changing priorities; with the increase in educational and professional opportunities and travel, many prefer to focus on self-development rather than early marriage.

Second: Rejection of traditional constraints; openness has led some to reject traditional marriage, which imposes specific roles on men and women.

Third: Availability of alternatives to relationships; in some societies, openness has led to the spread of informal relationships, making some view marriage as an unnecessary commitment.

Fourth: Increased selection criteria; openness has made people more aware of their rights and requirements, raising the expectations from a partner, and thus making it harder to find the right person.

Fifth: Fear of failure and divorce; with exposure to others' experiences through media and social media, some have become more cautious about marriage due to rising divorce rates and marital problems.

But the most important question is: Is openness always a negative cause? The answer is: Not necessarily; in some cases, it helps build healthy, conscious relationships, as young people choose to marry out of conviction rather than social pressure. It can also encourage the formation of marriages based on mutual understanding and respect rather than some traditional marriages based solely on customs.

In summary:

“Openness” may be a reason for some to shy away from marriage, but on the other hand, it gives individuals the opportunity to choose what suits them with greater freedom and awareness.