is marriage an achievment

I wonder why the society places much emphasis on marriage. Immediately one clocks 20,he is being pressurised to get married.some parents agree mariage suitor for 14year old ds getting married for me is just an event io ones life.it isnt a destination. One could choose to experience it or not. Anyone can get married antytime with any one . Getting married is easy.being married is hard. In nigeria today,the high emphasiis on marraige has caused more pain than joy.families divide. Society look down on their unmarried colleague .younger married sisters disrespect the unmarried elderly sisters . You here statement like " when you put a ring on that finger, we can talk". Guys see unmarried men as irresponsible guys. When did marriage become a measure of responsibility? Which should be celebrated?one who just got admission to studdy law or one who has been inducted to PRACTICE MEDICINE AND SAVE LIVES.? IT IS BETTER TO CELEBRATE A COUPLE MARRIED FOR 30 YEARS THAN A NEWLY MARRIAGE LIFE . IT IS QUALITY AND DURATION OF MARRIAGE THAT MATTERS NOT THE BEGINING.