Steve,
This is a wonderful article. Being a 17 year old brought up believing marriage is the only way, I found this article very enlightening. As of now though I am still leaning towards getting married. I respect your decision greatly and love how you have the balls to share your experiences. I really hope this doesn't end up hurting Erin and the kids. I know, I know your going to say hurt it part of growing , which it is, but I just hope they will be spared. I'm certain your in this for the right reasons yet there is still some chance you could be kidding yourself IMO. Nonetheless I'm looking forward to reading more. Thanks for changing my life my friend. When I'm successful I'll owe it to guys like you.
-Bud
A Boundless World