There was a programme on British television last night, on 'happiness'...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/happiness_formula/It's actually part of an ongoing series and investigation into what makes a person happy (Ooooh!! Please!! I know! I know!! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> )and much research and study has shown that, contrary to popular belief, having Children does NOT bring happiness... because any pleasure you might expect, is actually outweighed by the sheer worry, fears, and trials and tribulations of simply trying to bring them up - !
A good marriage brings happiness.... But adding children lowers the life expectancy of that marriage....