top pair in big pot

[econ_tim 0]

Here's a pretty standard hand. Posting because I'm bored.I'm Button with [ Kd Qc ]UTG calls, 1 fold, MP calls, 1 fold, CO (poster) checks, I raise, SB calls, BB calls, UTG calls, MP calls, CO folds.Flop: (11 SB) [ 3h, Kc, 4d ]SB checks, BB bets, UTG calls, MP calls, I raise, SB cold calls, BB calls, UTG calls, MP call.Turn: (10.5 BB) [5c]SB checks, BB bets, UTG folds, MP calls, I raise, SB cold calls, BB calls. MP calls.River: (18.5 BB) [8d]SB checks, BB bets, MP folds, I call, ...Anyway, nothing special. If you're a new poster in the strat forum, maybe you should answer these questions:Why do I raise preflop?Why do I raise on the flop?Should I raise or call the turn?I calling better than raising the river?