youre very cynical/pessimistic
Realistic is more like it. I speak from experience. How old are you? Sounds like you are young, and still believe someone out there will love you forever and ever. I'm not saying there's no true love, it's just that more likely than not, you'll end up with the wrong person. Sadly, you'll realize when you've done something stupid like get married.
I personally believe, people should live together if they so choose to. Marriage should be the last thing on anyone's mind. Thing is, our society pressures us into doing stupid things. You know, like parents and grandparents, "when are you gonna get married, or give me grandchildren?"
BTW, kids is another thing that isn't for everyone. But that doesn't stop the self absorbed, stupid, broke and selfish from having them. Same with marriage. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
Now in this guy's case, I don't see how this benefits him. Is he afraid to sleep alone? Does he need someone to watch his pets when he is out of town? What's is the point of marriage? He could fuck lots of chicks, just on his financial status. Why ruin that?