Society has changed a lot in the last two decades, although, at the time set in the play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, the stereotype was very much alive . Even today, echoes of this archaic family model remain. Being normal and fitting into society can often lead a person to feel a short-term sense of belonging. However, the penalty for complying is that the individual may be lost. Giving up your personal goals in pursuit of those passed down from your family can lead to a lifetime of regrets. Basing decisions on social norms can also have devastating consequences, leading the individual to lose themselves in a mundane life that is not of their choosing. Martha and George created an imaginary child for their private needs, to overcome the failure they felt as married individuals by not being able to conceive a child. Nick and Honey entered into their marriage to fill their roles as future parents in the intended family dynamic. Facing every couple is a personal failure that results in an unfulfilled future. Neither couple has the desire to admit their shortcomings for fear of judgment from the other couple. The comedy Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? shows how the desire to be normal and successful, in the eyes of our peers, affects our lives