[greaper007]

Kristi, I just don't think it's neccessary to be married in order to have kids. Also I pretty much have a spouse right now. I see where you're coming from, I just don't see how marriage is so different from being in a monogamous long term relationship.

Seagull, I don't want to attack you, but.... a lot of your theories seem pretty armchair. For instance my Dad always bi^&hes about having to pay alimony. However, my Mom raised my sisters and I while my Dad was out flying. My mom would have liked to go to Med School, and she probably could have, but my Dad refused to watch us on his days off. My Mom gave up her career asperations in order for us to have a good childhood. I think that entitles her to half the wealth and a few years of alimony to get on her feet. My father definitly couldn't have made as much if my Mom didn't take care of the household.

For the past four years I've been dating someone that has more education (she's about 2 months away from her PHD) and makes more money than me. I don't think women have as much of a problem dating a man with less earning power. Rather, I think most men shy away from strong successful women. Even though it causes long drawn out arguments that I often lose, I enjoy being with a very intelligent strong woman. It's a real turn on for me. Most of my friends don't get it though.