Can we put that on a poster or cards for people who have kids? Seriously...it's only a benefit to the kids if the parents are still crazy for one another.

I agree with everything that's been said...marriage isn't limiting, to me it's almost freeing, because (hypothetically) you have someone who will support your crazy bucket list type ideas.

Agree re: spousal support. Say I become a world famous arctic archaeologist and only go on digs in the summer, it is great to have someone at home who can handle day to day stuff while I play Indiana Jones. I also believe in some quid pro quo, that if my spouse and his best friend have a goal of climbing certain peaks in North America, that they can go off and do that and in return I can take off with my best friend or sister for the Sock Knitting Summit or because I want to go to Dollywood for Dolly's birthday. I see it as allowing your spouse to be a whole person, even when it doesn't include you.

I'm not saying that marriage is limiting for anyone. I know that I could make time for anything if I wanted and the spouse can/should support me in it. I'm saying that "single time" is the perfect time to do the things one has always wanted because (theoretically) you only have yourself to spend your time and money on. You only have to work with your school/work schedule, not yours plus someone else's. It's your money, not "the household's." So, if you had no attachments like that, no having to find someone to watch the kids, no wondering if you should spend the money when the family needs this or that, what would you go for? This is supposed to be a fun, "What would I do/accomplish if I could" thread. The marrieds can definitely throw in some "before kids" stuff, too. Someone said live alone and I must agree, I LOVE having my own place! It's one of the best feelings ever, being able to take care of myself and having my space when I need it.

I decided to travel cross-country at the end of this year. My sister and I are going to take a photography class together. I definitely want to learn how to cook before I get married. Actually, that's more of a need--Ramen a la king is fine for me, but I don't want my kids growing up on that. :p

Amen - lose the spouse when you come to see me, because I'm not going to dish on anything when your husband is around.