The Paradox of Choice and Commitment: Finding Liberation

Committing to something, whether it's a person, a career, a place to live, or a friend group, liberates you by removing the burden of choosing and the pressure of getting it right. It provides unexpected psychological freedom, as experienced by the speaker after getting married. This sense of liberation is contrary to the common perception of marriage, particularly among men. The speaker highlights the paradox of choice in the context of dating apps, emphasizing the psychological freedom that comes with making a commitment.