What are the pros and cons of being married without kids?

[Anonymous]

[richardcory]

Married without kids? Really two different things.
Marriage has some advantages - automatic power of attorney, and shared ownership, medical benefits. Clear social statement of a permanent relationship. Ability to safely travel to countries where an unmarried couple might be breaking the law.

No kids? Lots of advantages. Save the enormous cost of raising a child. Save the enormous time commitment of raising a child. Freedom to end a relationship without worrying about the impact on children. I'm glad there are people who want kids, but its something I"ll never understand

[Berethor]

No much point in marrying a woman that don't want kids, you risk your money for nothing.

[SeleneSecret]

What's the point of marriage without kids? It's one thing if your spouse suffers from infertility but another to be childfree and want marriage.

The only pro is you would be saving more money. As for cons, well you might miss out on the natural experience of having a child and leaving your legacy.

[Asker]

I don't care about that, what would you recommend then? Just shacking up?

[SeleneSecret]

yeah likely just shacking up if a couple isn't interested in kids

[clampfan101]

The pro is less responsibility.
The cons depends on the person, as not everyone wants kids.

[KrakenAttackin]

If you don't want kids why TF would you ever get married? There are zero pros.