Mr. Dad
summarizes some research that shows married dads are wealthier and live longer than their unmarried counterparts. They earn from 10 to 40 percent more than single guys or those who are shacking up in sin, and they also have a longer life expectancy. Hey, somebody tell my husband that. I'm doing him a big favor.
There's also studies indicating that unmarried dads invest less time than in their kids than the wedded ones do. I am now resisting the urge to beat a dead horse, but let's keep in mind that whether or not you believe a study is accurate, these are statistical generalizations, and not necessarily applicable to individuals. Because we love single dads here. And this is a good point: unmarried dads have less rights if things go south and custody is an issue. Boy, I never thought I'd be echoing Alec Baldwin.
So if you are debating marrying your lady-love, be sure to tell her you'd like to do it to increase your earning potential and to ensure you live to be 107 years old. Women love that kind of romantic stuff.
