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Sweden is a socialistic, cradle to grave welfare state, so it's easier to have a kid grow up there and be taken care of no matter what. The situation is different though on this side of the pond.

Marriage is perfectly fine if that's what you're ready for. If not, then don't get married. Simple as that for me. When it comes down to it, I see marriage like a business partnership, but the "business" is creating and maintaining a family rather than an enterprise.