Compare and Contrast Essay

28.02.2014

Melike Büşra SAĞIR

Married and Single Life

 To lead a life as a married or single is a matter of preference. While passing from married life to single life, most people cannot predict differences that will occur in their life. While some of them adapt to those differences in a short time, others can’t stand and so they go into divorce. Therefore, everyone needs to know these before making such a serious decision. Independence, money and free time are three main differences between married and single life.

 First, you need to remove the idea of independence from your mind once you are married. As a married person you have to reconsider every decision as potentially impacting your spouse. Thus, almost every step you take must be considered from your husband or wife's point of view. On the other hand, when you are single, you can do whatever you want and go where you want. You only have to consider your own interests and desires.

 Second, you have to think when and where the money is required to spend for you and your spouse future in married life. As a priority, you should take into consideration of your spouse and children. Additionally, you need to do a certain amount of accumulation for your future. However, you tend to spend more money for extra needs such as shopping or dining out in single life. You can spend money when and where you see fit without worrying about an angry spouse.

 Third, married people usually have less free time to spend going cinema or lingering with their friends because they have some responsibilities such as working, cooking or raising children. Even if they find a free time, they can apply to any activity taking a decision in common with your spouse. Nevertheless, they can do what they want according to their own free choice in single life.

 The differences we see between the two lifestyle: Unlike the single people, married people are not free as they have to take a decision in common with their husbands or wives, they spend less money because they need to save money for their future, and they have less free time because of many other responsibilities. Actually, if you're single, you're already comfortable and independent. However, if you have preferred the married life, you should keep up with these differences and lead a happy and peaceful life with your spouse.

Outline

Thesis: Independence, money and free time are three main differences between married and single life.

1.   Independence

A.  As a married person you have to consider your spouse while deciding anything.

B.    As a single person you can do whatever you want and go where you want.

2.   Money   

A.    Married people can’t spend money for their own desire without consulting.

B.    Single people can spend money when and where they see fit without worrying about an angry spouse.

3.   Free time

A.    You can apply to an activity taking a decision in common with your spouse in married life.

B.    You can do what you want according to your own free choice in single life.