I’m in my early 20s and can’t help but see being single as so much more preferable. Benefits:
- Infinite freedom, all the time and money is mine (no conforming to someone’s needs)
- I don’t need to buy a house or expensive things, one room is enough to be satisfied. So a lot less chores and more free time to spend on what I like
- I don’t have to worry about cheating, divorce etc
- Can travel / move out as I like Miss out on:
- Having someone that I love and that loves me (companionship)
- Having the experience of raising a kid/“unconditional” love? can’t help but see it as a high responsibility/extra burden and I already had the experience of seeing a little sibling grow up
- Growing up old and having to fend for myself on my own – Though it isn’t a responsibility of your children and it’s not like you can’t move when your 60 + it’s likely to improve within 40 years. What are the biggest drawbacks for you? I will operate just fine alone in old age (especially as tech improves). It seems the greatest drawback is missing out on companionship but the benefits overwhelm that and I am perfectly happy being alone. Passing on my bloodline / money doesn’t really matter as in the grand scheme we don’t matter, no one is more special than another who cares if my bloodline ends. Other than that it’s kids but they come with a lot of responsibility/costs. Not having a kid seems to come with greater benefits than having that “special relationship” with a little you. And you never know how they could turn out. submitted by /u/Theskyisalive
Originally posted by u/Theskyisalive on r/AskMen
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