In this article I would like to remind you that you have control over your choices but not the outcome of those choices.
What I mean is you may think that making one choice will directly result in a given outcome, but the truth is there's a range of outcomes for almost every choice that you make. For some choices the range of outcomes is smaller, while for others it is bigger. These outcomes could be positive or negative.
Here's an example. If you choose to get married to a certain person. In your mind you believe that you know the outcome of that choice, but the truth is marriage has more negative outcomes than positive outcomes. Just from looking at the marriages around you, you'll notice how many marriages end up in divorce and how many married people are either cheating, constantly fighting amongst themselves, and the hate, drama and stress that goes on between them. Married people also have less freedom to be themselves and to make choices for their individual lives than singles.
If the happy life that you want is a life with a high outcome of misery, stress, bondage, cheating, and potential divorce, then getting married wouldn't be a bad idea. Everyone changes multiple times throughout their lives. So being stuck in a relationship where each person may change drastically in the span of a few years, may not be the best choice to make.
Do not fall for instant gratifications, society pressure or family pressure and make choices that could potentially cost you dearly or even ruin your life. Try not to choose alcohol, marriage, sexual promiscuity, drugs, violence, and crime. Make choices with more positive outcomes that truly enrich your life and live the happy life that you've always wanted.