Summary: Why invest in women when all you need is a womb?

Body: Hello TRP. Something has been on mind mind lately. This sub dose not suffer from a lack of advice along the form of: whatever you do, do not get married. If you you simply must, whatever you do, don't do it without a prenup. And even if you get a prenup, whatever you do, do NOT get her pregnant. Sage advice, both practical and true.

But, it has to be said, that for those with an honest interest in both children and traditional family, this makes for something of a conundrum. Herein lies my thesis, attempting to reconcile these seemingly, irrational and self-destructive pursuits with the cold litigation-proneness of everyday reality. Is a relationship, or god forbid, marriage, really a necessary part of this equation? While women have in-vitro fertilization, men suffer from a distinct absence of reproductive independence. Even with the absence of artificial wombs, removing a woman's uterus without permission for that purpose is probably still illegal in most states, both now, and very likely, forever.

It seems to me that this problem, like all problems, can be solved cheaply, easily, and in questionable quality via outsourcing to China or India. Perhaps the best options for those with a serious and determined goal of having children is to go to a foreign country where a woman might reasonably value money more than the physical closeness of their offspring. Pay said woman the average of a year's wage's (roughly 6k in India I think, probably less in rural china) plus medical fees and then go pick up your child, possibly allowing time for breastfeeding. Have as many as you like, money allowing, and then when you're done: go look for your unicorn. A unicorn that hopefully isn't terribly attached to the genetic identity of her children. Or hell, maybe don't bother, just go hire a nanny.

This seems more viable both financially and in terms of finding a woman to suit your needs. There are of course kinks in this, not the least, being the dietary and physical health of the birth mother during pregnancy, but this could be managed. In fact, if this practice becomes common spread, perhaps this could lead to the birth of a new industry: free range, organic, kobe womb farms. I bet there's money to be made.

Conclusion: In terms of pure risk management, separating female commitment and childbearing seems sound.

PS: So any takers? For single fathers here, how is dating/relationships when you have your own kids? How open are women to raising non related progeny? Anyone have input on the required finances?