There’s a Honda car commercial currently running that takes a swipe at marriage. Familiar with it? If not, here it is:

Is anyone else bothered by the suggestion that someone can’t do things such as learn to play the drums or shoot a short film after getting married? Once you get married, I guess you’re supposed to sit on your butt all day or dote on your partner.

I get what Honda is doing: They’re playing off the old fear that marriage is suffocating. Now, I know a lot of people whose relationships were fine until they got married, but the union never stopped them from doing things for themselves. According to Honda, married people can’t live life to the fullest. Or worse, share dreams and aspirations with another person

The other Honda commercial, the one where the actor says they have so much to do before having a baby, that one makes more sense. Bringing a third party into your party takes more planning and consideration.

Still, a baby (or anyone) should not stop you from living the life you want to live. As long as you’re not purposely hurting others, do what ever you want to do, labeled or saddled.