Chicks know that once they have the marriage papers signed they have ultimate power in the relationship, and a high percentage of them use it, whether anyone likes to admit it or not.
I have multiples of buddies (actually nine when I count) from both CO. and CA. that got absolutely SHAFTED by the state laws of divorce. Women know the laws are in their favor. It left such a bad taste in their mouths they always told me, “NEVER get married dude, just find a cool, independent chick that will hang with you without the “documents”.
I took their advice and I am now 43 and never been married, never been taken to the cleaners (in any way whatsoever) and have a kick butt girlfriend whom also doesn’t care about marriage (she’s already been there).
Additionally, every married buddy of mine has said, sex pretty much becomes non-existent unless you’re willing to try for another kid. This has not been my experience AT ALL having a girlfriend.