Title says most of it. Marriage imo does not work in the modern world. And I've learned to live a good fulfilling life without it or having any LTRs. But taking inventory of every woman I've been with, I'd never consider marrying any of them. Not saying they're bad people but I'm judging this on the basis of a very traditionalist view of marriage. I refuse to become a statistic of just another schmuck in an unhappy marriage. A good number I'd procreate with given another shot with em. Good genetics.

But how does this work? How do I not get screwed in child support? I would absolutely provide for my future kids, but she can get her nails did with her own money. Which, in the current world a woman should be having her own money. What if she's thinking about moving 500 miles away? I have a friend trying to get some custody of his kids and gtf outta dodge, but he basically can't do that. But he's also a man. So there's that to consider.

I can live and die without a marriage. But to have kids only to lose them on some bullshit? That would honestly destroy me. We're talking about my genetic legacy here. The family name. The long term purpose of one's existence. Unconditional love. I'm not scared of marriage, I've chosen my course. But having kids does scare me a little.