They are two issues with the marriage thing that society gets wrong, first, most people are looking for the perfect partner to complete them. And that is wrong by itself, you should be complete by yourself and marriage is more about finding someone that compliments you rather than completes you.
I Personally have nothing against marriage or having children. In my personal experience and opinion It's one of the life beauties, while I already have a house within 500 meters of the beach and in one of the best and safest cities in the world, in Dubai, the house itself is nothing compared to my little 5 year daughter, I actually enjoy the beach and travel more with my daughter since I get to enjoy my time and watch her growing and learning and being part of her development, the beauty of children is they remind us of how simple life is, watching my little daughter wake up and seeing the sun is enough for her that today is going to good and that how I was when I used to be a kid, I wanted nothing but a good day with friends and I was not thinking about tomorrow.
Marriage, in my opinion, is just a signed contract or agreement between two persons that love each other that they will respect and be there for each one, this agreement or commitment can work for some and does not work for others.If it does not work, it is as simple as declaring that contract as invalid from now on and each one goes his own way.
Thanks for this @digdaga. It's awesome that you spend so much time with your daughter and travel with her too! :-)
'marriage is more about finding someone that compliments you rather than completes you' - I love that. Really, very, true. I guess that's true of any romantic relationship? Doesn't need to be marriage.