Are relationships worth it?

[Wheelyyyy]

Just that really....

What are the benefits of a relationship v choosing to stay single?

And is it possible to keep the connection going long after the starry eyed initial headyness?

Potential benefits: mutual support in parenting and life admin etc, emotional fulfilment, combined finances can give greater security, companionship.

Potential drawbacks: loss of independence, autonomy, individuation, dissatisfaction if relationship is unbalanced and one's needs aren't met, the damage of betrayal.

Idk I'm in a long term happy marriage but I also still fantasize about singledom. The things I think it would give me are mental freedom, never having to consider others' needs above my own, 100% autonomy in decision making, not having to talk when I don't want to or listen to others, peace and quiet, a bed to myself....

I'm not sure, trouble is I don't feel like half of two people, I always feel like a whole person on my own. I find the constant compromise really hard work so I prefer to be single these days.

It all depends on how compatable you are, what stage of life your at, but l do think people naturally outgrow a lot of relationships.
With regards to being single some people are a lot better at being alone than others. If you have the attitude your not at a disadvantage you will thrive and flourish.
We are lucky that we have more choices on how we live our lives now, unlike years ago, when women were much more financially dependant on men.