>since tax benefits were introduced for married couples with children.

Oh really? I'm in the UK and we have (almost) no tax benefits for marriage (£200 a year subject to very specific circumstances), almost every EU member state has no marriage benefit.

>while subject to a government that provides huge amount of legal benefits

So in the USA?

>Is that really your argument?

Is YOUR argument really "But 'murica gives us benefits for it"

Perhaps the real LPT should be "If you're in a place that give benefits for being married, discuss the benefits of marriage with your significant other, and if not being married is a deal breaker, don't invest in a relationship with that person" but I guess it's not quite as catchy as bashing men for not agreeing with your opinion...

How is it a bad memory if your vet treats your baby with dignity and respect in their last hour? It seems to me, that familiar people and smells, would create a level of comfort.

We hired a service come to our house. It was peaceful and gentle. Almost exactly like u/Glittering_Dealer569 described. Really kind people.

It costs you zero dollars not to post this.

Is that really your argument?

Marriage isn't strictly a religious construct, and hasn't been since tax/medical/legal benefits were introduced for married couples/married couples with children.

If someone was willing to have a child with me, but unwilling to get married while subject to a government that provides huge amount of legal benefits for being married, I'd run like hell.

To be clear, I am 200% opposed to organized religion, and its affect on the general population. That has nothing to do with getting "married" in the eyes of the gov't - you can get married in a courtroom with no ceremony/religion involved.

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Marriage and babies are two totally different things!

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My parents had two dogs. When one passed, we didn’t let the other see his remains. She would always go running towards other dogs that sort of look like him on her walks, looking for him.

The title literally says "If he is willing to make a baby with you, but unwilling [sic] to get married, RUN. RUN LIKE HELL."

Not sure how "unwilling" means I'm missing context but okay.

Seems like it's a "No marriage is a dealbreaker for me, it should be a dealbreaker for everyone" post.

My usual post in these threads: Find a service in your area before you need it.

I called a service in my area and was told they usually cannot do "same day" appointments. This made them unsuitable for my pets since they each needed immediate care. Also, they tend to be a bit more expensive so that may be a factor.

I've used the same vet for over a decade so all my pups are relatively familiar with the location and practice, which helped immensely when the time came.

Agree! I just want to give them the best life and everything they deserve!

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So anyone who is non-religious and doesn't want to marry due to that shouldn't have a child...I see

Why I'm being down voted for my request to stay on topic is a mystery

And I agree. However, saying "women do it too", has succeeded in derailing the original topic. The few comments on here are about women. Which is what I wanted to avoid.

I get it, you're absolutely right. But There are some trifling and/or twisted women out there that just want a "kid" and not a family. Men have to run like hell from them too. And when you commit , it's a hard road you choose. I see couples break up for the simplest things that therapy or some good conversation could easily solve.

When we put our last dog down, she was super affectionate still. She loved going to the vet and was licking everyone. It was surprising to me that 3 different people (in addition to the vet) came in to say goodbye to her. Apparently, our girl was one of the favorites for the crew that worked there because of her friendliness.

Point being, sometimes pets can enjoy visits to the vet and the familiarity of the people there can act as a comfort.

I miss my derp of a dog, and how happy she always was to see me. :(

I can totally feel you. My cat will turn 2 this Feb, and I'm on the verge of weeping after reading these comments - but you gotta enjoy the time you have with them. Why worry about the future now when you're obviously gonna worry then. Give your cats lots of love and have fun 😊

I'm with you in spirit. But in practice, gov licensing of marriage has destroyed marriage.

Get a formal commitment ceremony instead, that doesn't involve the government. And if you're worried about no state protection if he's a douchbage and leaves you with a child, you can make a legally binding agreement, that doesn't involve the state.

But, if you're really concerned about that, should you be making babies with him?

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I'm pretty sure we can detect it too.

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Still goes both ways even if you make a post singling out one gender