I agree, having a spouse definitely makes things easier, provided you both have the same goals and values. Another person means two incomes, half the rent/mortgage/bills, and less reason to spend money seeking entertainment or socialization. For example, it's much easier to spend countless nights in the house playing music together, reading, board games...etc with a spouse than it is alone. I wouldn't have accomplished most of what I have in life without my spouse. He is the reason I was able to finish school, pay our debts quickly, and much, much more.