is it possible to marry

[josy30]

I am a 30 year old woman. I have had severe social anxiety since I was 12 years old. So far I've just about managed to complete my studies and get a job. I have a lot of diffficulty interacting with people at the workplace. Now I am under a lot of pressure to get married. Now I live in a country where arranged marriages are the norm and our partner is selected by our parents and we don't get to meet them before marriage. So I don't get the chance to discuss my anxiety with him. If I don't get married I run the risk of becoming an embarassment to my family. I am really tensed. Will I be able to interact with my husband and his family? I am currently on buspirone 20 mg twice daily.

[Paxiled]

This is a difficult cultural issue for those of us in western countries to fully be able to appreciate.  I'd only say that if you've made it to 30 without submitting to an arranged marriage you're probably pretty strong-willed, and mores seem to be changing for professionals in Indian cities.  Maybe there's an accommodation that can be made somewhere that will sit well with all parties.  Good luck.

[Rich99]

""""I am under a lot of pressure to get married."""""
Thats got to be the worst reason to get married.     I'm surprised that you never attempted to seek professional help during all those years.      But its never too late.