MissM, are you saying that most of the couple are together because of the children? There are numerous childless couples who live together for yrs and taking care of each other. A child is no way going to live with us forever. It’s our spouse who understands and cares us no matter what. Moreover, if you are married at an early age they get wiser together that itself is bliss. All this is true only if you are married to the right person.