"Bind and shackle"... You see, this is what's wrong with the world today. People think marriage is a shackle, instead of what it really is...

http://www.psychpage.com/family/brwaitgalligher.html

Well, thank the Logos. It seemed that way, though your sarcasm was a little linear, and, as we know, people under the influence of strong emotions tend to make the most rash of decisions, so I wanted to be on the safe side ;P.
Either way: just take your time and explore. Once your heart catches up to reality, all the doubts and fears should go away ^^.