Having a spouse and a family is super sweet. Constant emotional support and social fulfillment. An endless stream of small sweet positive moments. The ever-grow

Having a spouse and a family is super sweet. Constant emotional support and social fulfillment. An endless stream of small sweet positive moments. The ever-growing feeling of satisfaction that comes with watching your children grow, mature, and succeed. The pride that comes with improving and being a good parent or a good spouse. Having someone who is there for you and has your back 100%. I'm not saying being single, childless, nomadic, or any other kind of lifestyle isn't also sweet too, or that marriage and parenthood is for everyone, but don't let a few negative comments from one person's anecdote be your definition of parenthood or marriage. When done well, they are two of the most fulfilling and rewarding endeavors you can embark on. You also can definitely have meals with other people as you like lol.