Marriage is a serious decision for every person. It can be the stuff of nightmare for some while a fancy dream for others. So much so that we must have all come across people who say things like, "I'm not ready for marriage", "Marriage is not for me", "The idea of marriage scares me a lot." All these are signs of running away from marriage or, in other words, the fear of marriage. Marriage, however, is about two people who love each other sharing the same house with the permission of society and the law to start their own nuclear family. So why are people afraid of marriage? In this article we will expound upon the concept of gamophobia, known as fear of marriage, and answer the question of how to deal with the fear of marriage.