It's difficult to give advice of any kind in these uncertain times. So many pilots out there have been burnt of late-(
best advice I could offer is don't put all yr eggs in the one basket. Aviation always hinges on the edge at the best of times. Any medical can personally end it all right there! Have another skill up yr sleeve preferably not aviation related. I did just that and it saved my bacon a few times over the turbulent years of aviation.
As for marriage and flying? Again best advice I can give is get women out of your system BEFORE you make big money in aviation (if ever!) that way you will lose less! The two so often simply don't mix -)
I only ever went to work flying heavy metal in the end to get the $$$ to enjoy other pursuits, flying is fun but not at the top, grass roots is where the fun lies and am enjoying the full circle route these days more than ever at a 120 kts 500' AGL... Good luck, trust me you'll need it especially in these crazy times!