Self-preservation and self-interest are not a uniquely feminine issue. Across both sexes, there is a biological imperative prioritizing individual survival and comfort. However, the moment you get married, the need to navigate this new shared life intensifies due to the immediate demands of dependency on each other.

For young married women, one of the most profound and beneficial acts to counterbalance this innate selfishness is to have a baby.

I can already hear the screaming from feminists telling me that not all women want to be mothers or that I am putting too much pressure on women who are trying but incapable of conceiving due to infertility. As if saying this makes my previous statement false. But this advice is not for them. It’s for married women on the fence, trying to decide whether they are ready to give themselves up in service of another.

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