We've all seen romantic movies where feelings explode into the air, people find their "other half," and life begins after the wedding. But reality (unfortunately) isn't always so magical.

According to a study by Match (one of the most popular online dating platforms in the world), 1 in 4 men would hook up with a woman they're not even attracted to. Yes, you read that right. It's not always love that pushes men to the altar - it's often comfort, routine, or... pressure. Here are 9 reasons why they get married even when they're not super in love with a woman:

1. Because they want someone who cooks for them every night

Yes, we know it sounds like a scene from a '50s sitcom, but for many men, the idea of ??someone putting dinner on the table for them every day is more than appealing—it's a reason to get married. Because men... love to eat. Period.

2. Because they don't know how to wash clothes

There are still men who get married because they don't know how to use the washing machine without causing a textile disaster. And if she does the laundry, he saves both time and money. Practical, but love? Not exactly.

3. Because they want comfort, not sparks

When routine becomes more important than chemistry, some men choose emotional security over passion. Coming home and having someone there - that's more than enough for them.

4. Because "everyone is getting married"

When friends get married one by one, the pressure to not be the "last single" becomes real. And some men give in to this pressure, not because they're in love, but because they don't want to seem "left behind."

5. Because they feel guilty

There are men who propose not out of love, but out of guilt. She's been with them for years, put up with everything, and he thinks, "I'll make it up to her with marriage." Not necessarily a good idea, but it happens.

6. Because they are afraid of being alone

No one wants to grow old alone, but some men have this fear much more pronounced. Marriage for them is like an emotional insurance against being lonely - not an act of love.

7. Because… it's easier

Searching for the “right person” is a chore in itself. Some men simply find it more comfortable to stay with someone who is “okay” than to start all over again. As for the sparks? Well, they fade away one day anyway…

8. Because they think "that's how it's done"

You grow up, get a job, get married, have kids. The classic routine of life that society sees as "proper." If you don't follow this pattern, people start looking at you askance. And some men simply marry to fit into expectations.

9. Because they have been given an ultimatum

“Marry or divorce!” – a phrase that sounds like a way to set boundaries, but actually creates frustration and marriages built on pressure, not desire. Some men simply accept to avoid drama… for now.

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_{Source: Your Tango}