Throughout the world, there has been a growing trend of living alone. The following essay will analyse the underlying causes behind this trend, as well as the reason why I affirm that its disadvantages, including stresses in emergencies or a decline in birthrates, are more significant compared to the benefits brought, particularly temporary satisfaction.
The propensity of living alone can be attributed to many reasons, chief among which is a personalised lifestyle. Many people, especially youngsters, are living in a different pattern that is different from others, such as working throughout the night and getting rest during the daytime, or having different eating habits. These ways of living, unlike the majority, make it more challenging for them to find a companion. Another primary culprit behind this trend is that some living alone do not want to be burdened by anyone. These days, many young people favor living alone over looking for a committed relationship, because they believe that it prevents them from pursuing their own interests. For example, a person in marriage has to take care of family, which is an obstacle to getting satisfaction due to lack of time for them. As a result, those who consider personal freedom more important often hesitate committing themselves in a long-term relationship.
One undeniable strength of living alone is that it offers satisfaction and freedom. Individuals who are already in a lasting relationship not only lack time elaborating on themselves but also are weighed down by responsibilities, such as spending time to maintain the situation or taking care of each other. For that reason, being alone helps to avoid those burdens, thereby allocating more time entertaining and self-caring. However, during stress times such as overloading at work, people living alone are more likely to suffer from some mental health issues, even depression if the amount of stress is excessive. Those who are in marriage, which seems to be a cage at first but then turns out to be a source of help and motivation, can share with their companion, relieving their stress.
On a global scale, this living pattern can pose a significant threat to humanity. If more and more people constantly choose to live alone over getting married, the global population will be minimised because of fewer pregnancies, which result from marriage. A case in point is the Japanese, where there is a rise in the number of young people not finding a companion. Consequently, the birthrate of this country is consistently under one, which means that the mortality rate is higher compared to the newborn babies. If this situation continues, the Japanese will face a shortage of workers or a troublesome population which constantly decreases in the long run. This highlights the greater importance of a country’s existence over personal satisfaction.
In conclusion, the tendency of living alone stems from a personalised lifestyle or emotional resistance to burdens. Its main benefit, which is individual freedom, is pale in comparison to the downsides brought, including mental issues and a threat to humanity.