Been around awhile and have found more I learn the less I know.

For purely financial reasons, if you have a substantial career, are able to do well on your own, and children aren't in the mix, I understand your point of view. I never wanted kids and I waited until I was 50 to get married. Both of us had good jobs and had built up equity which we were able to combine to create a life that neither one of us would be able to afford separately. That said, it's the intangible emotional support I get from my wife and her family, as well as the knowledge that we can share financial resources without legal roadblocks or a tax penalty that make it a plus for us. Of course you have to marry the right person as well as uphold your end. That's the truly tricky part.

I'm with you. Still use my V750 that has MIL SPEC dust proofing. Charge it approx once a week unless I use it a fair amount. Have a protective case with a clip and drops are almost a non issue. I will be sad when I have to replace this. Hopefully the phone manufacturers AND carriers wise up that there are those of us out there who use their phones as a phone, strange as that may sound, and don't need a battery and data sucking appliance.

YOLOW (TM)