Originally Posted by subicpilot

I can honestly say, I would not be flying today if it weren't for my wife. I guess it just depends on the situation. No marriage is perfect, and you may have to make some sacrifices along the way, but the objective is to reach old age happy. If being single and flying your A$$ off is what makes you happy, then go for it. If being married and bidding reserve and flying as little as possible and getting paid for it is what you dig, then that's an option too. Then again, some women will let you be married and fly. That's what I have. Some of us just get lucky, I guess. Bottom line, the right spouse can help you and your career as much as the wrong one can torpedo it. Only you can decide what kind of spouse you have.