BEST IELTS Writing Task 2, 31st December

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IELTS WRITING TASK 2

Many young people nowadays choose to remain unmarried. Why are people doing this? Is this a positive or negative development?

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Remaining unmarried is becoming more popular among young people in many countries nowadays. There are several causes of this trend, and I believe it has negative impacts on people’s lives.

The decision to delay marriage is attributable to two main factors. First, most young people nowadays want to fully focus on their careers before getting married. They believe that having a successful career with a high income will ensure a more fulfilling life with their family in the future. Second, getting married is one of the biggest commitment made in a lifetime and therefore choosing the right person to marry is among the most difficult decisions that every individual has to make. Those who feel that they are not ready will choose to stay unmarried until they meet the right partner.

From my perspective, this can have a serious negative impact on young people’s lives. First of all, delaying marriage means having kids later, and it is scientifically proven that having children later in life can lead to a higher risk of miscarriage and Down Syndrome. In addition, young adults are faced with many concerns in their life, from work to financial problems, and therefore they usually suffer from a huge amount of stress and pressure. Staying single for too long can be harmful to their mental health as they have no one to share their feelings with, while having a partner by their side can provide more mental support.

In conclusion, choosing to get married later on may result from several reasons, two of which are people’s concerns about their career and choosing the right person to get married. This tendency, however, negatively affects people’s lives.

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