"I am strictly speaking in the financial aspects"

How many people do you know who got married in hopes that it would make them rich?

I have an Asian friend who was told in no uncertain terms that he had to be married with kids in order to inherit, but he was already crazy about his girl before the ultimatum. They are engaged, I think. No kids yet. That is the closest I know of.

In the modern era, folks tend to marry pretty much soley for love. I think that is one of the reasons there are so many divorces: the fact that someone is charming, sweet and good in bed does not mean they are worth a damn as a roommate. I loved the man I am married to right from the get-go, but if I had not lived with him and seen that he was responsible with money and pets also, I would not have married him.

Financially, there are some benefits to marriage (cheaper to live together than apart, you both get to be on the more affordable health plan between the spouses, some tax breaks) but yes, there are more ways to lose money than to gain it. That is the case everywhere, I think. Look at children; parents certainly aren't pumping out the little buggers because they are lucrative!

So, to answer the question: I saw your point, financially, right from the start. It is possible for men to lose their shirts in divorces, for sure, and family custody is definitely stacked against the father. No argument there.

However, you didn't ask for one FINANCIAL reason, you asked for a GOOD reason...and many, many men consider love and companionship a perfectly good reason to marry.

See MY point?

Freki