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I've thought about this for a while, and just wanted to see what everyone thought (not that your opinion counts). I'm getting older now, and always wanted to have a kid, the problem is that I DO NOT want to get married. I'm a very independent person, and like to do things without telling someone or asking their permission.
I have a few friends that are married and have great kids, and I'm a bit envious :cookoo: (not that the bachelor life is bad). I think having a child would be a great life-changing experience and I want someone to carry on my name.
One reason that I don't want to get married is because a buddy of mine was married for 1 1/2 years and then filed for divorce. His wife was a heavy drinker and he felt unsafe living with her. But the problem was that he never took the time to get a prenup and was married fairly young (22). He was wealthy though, he started a very sucessful business and worked nearly 90 hours a week trying to improve it, but his lazy wife did NOTHING. When he ended the marriage, his *** of a wife got half of everything he worked so hard for.
I want a child that I could take care of and watch grow up. I want to be a parent that helps his child suceed in life and become something. The problem is that I'm still a bit unsure of taking this leap. The financial responsibility isn't the problem, but it's the responsibility that makes me re-think it.
I'm still a bit of a kid myself, but just wanted to tell everyone about this. What does everyone think
I have a few friends that are married and have great kids, and I'm a bit envious :cookoo: (not that the bachelor life is bad). I think having a child would be a great life-changing experience and I want someone to carry on my name.
One reason that I don't want to get married is because a buddy of mine was married for 1 1/2 years and then filed for divorce. His wife was a heavy drinker and he felt unsafe living with her. But the problem was that he never took the time to get a prenup and was married fairly young (22). He was wealthy though, he started a very sucessful business and worked nearly 90 hours a week trying to improve it, but his lazy wife did NOTHING. When he ended the marriage, his *** of a wife got half of everything he worked so hard for.
I want a child that I could take care of and watch grow up. I want to be a parent that helps his child suceed in life and become something. The problem is that I'm still a bit unsure of taking this leap. The financial responsibility isn't the problem, but it's the responsibility that makes me re-think it.
I'm still a bit of a kid myself, but just wanted to tell everyone about this. What does everyone think