Statistically, 1 in 3 marriages end in divorce. Not sure about unmarried couples staying together for longer, but I DO know that babies are life-long commitments. Don't feel pressured into wanting this before your time. At 26 you have years ahead of you, with the freedom to go on holidays when you want, with whom you want - and the same goes for other social outings. If you enjoy a particular sport or hobby, try and get involved in meeting up with other like-minded folk. You're more likely to meet someone when you stop looking, and perhaps someone who's not just interested in the pub and club scene.