An guy should only get married if he can safely afford an divorce, child support or alimony. If you can't successfully navigate all 3 without becoming destitute you should not get married. Because chances are you will be faced with all 3 of at some point because marriages rarely last until death do you part these days.
I know dudes who got divorced in their 50's living in an studio apartment eating TV dinners while their ex-wife has the house and still entitled to half their retirement income. But if you want to take an chance providing for an family for years only to be kicked to the curb when your wife gets tired of you be my guest.
It's cheaper to keep her, which is why most married men who are unhappy will cheat but never leave their wives.
And it is usually the wives that file for divorce.
The man always attempts to make it work, not because he loves her and wants to spend the rest of his life with her, but because of the financial penalties and the risk of being in poverty when it's all said and done.
I hate to put negative thoughts in people's mind. Marriage could be a very positive and rewarding experience, but you have to be realistic.
There will be tough times, and you and your spouse will fall out of love numerous times while being married. But when you're one, you never stop loving yourself because you love yourself unconditionally, and that's why it's important to look at your spouse as apart of you.
A majority of your marriage will be dedicated to keeping her happy and raising your family. If you don't find happiness in doing those two things, then don't get married. You will have no time for your own personal pleasures.