Have you noticed how so many people spend their lives wishing they were something they are not? Short people would like to be tall, plump people would like to be thin, singles want to be in a relationship, and those that are married eye their single friends and the freedom they have, with some jealousy.
Why is it that from the time we are young it seems ingrained in us to search for that elusive "soul mate"? Being single has a lot of advantages. Jesus Christ was himself a single man and he was able to go town to town preaching the good news without a wife or children dividing his time. Single people are able to make decisions on the fly without taking their spouse into consideration, whereas married folks have to make sure their spouse is "OK" with the decision they have made. I myself have seen focused guys on their way to doing great things completely derailed by getting involved too early with a woman and having a child. Family is a huge commitment and it is not for everyone. There are plenty of people who can stay single throughout their lives and reap the benefits that a single life can offer, such as uninterrupted service to their God of choice.
Married couples in my opinion provide the best foundation to raise children in. The mother and father arrangement give the children stability, that is essential in this world. That by no means is the only way to raise successful children. Single parent homes, and homes with two unmarried parents can be very successful as well, I just believe the "best" way is to have a married mother and father in the home. Other benefits of marriage are the companionship a spouse can provide. Having someone to be there for comfort if needed or someone to watch a good movie with are all great benefits of a loving adult relationship. There will be difficulties as married people that unmarried ones will not face and vice versa. We all need to figure out what works for us as individuals married or single and be the best at that as possible.
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