Posted: Apr 01, 2010 6:34 am
I for one would like to see the concept of marriage stick around in some shape or form. I live with a long term girlfriend and I genuinely look forward to one day getting down on one knee... (she's not on these boards, so I feel safe admitting the fact 
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Feeling the way I do makes me all the more convinced that anyone should be able to do so, same sex or not. I don't think there should be any expectation to do so either, no one should feel "obliged to marry". Its just a choice, and if its open to anyone it should be open to everyone. As far as state involvement is concerned, I understand state recognition is practically necessary for inheritence / tax purposes etc, it adds complication but I think a worthwhile one when it comes to looking after my spouse?
In terms of multiple wives, I'm kind of ambivalent on the subject, but I don't feel strongly about it either way. It doesn't bother me much. I would be upset if (imagining 10 years down the road) my wife told me she wished to marry another man, but that's just me. If it really worked for a couple... who am I to deny them that wish?
Oh its all so complicated! Time to go back to something easier like learning Chinese...
)Feeling the way I do makes me all the more convinced that anyone should be able to do so, same sex or not. I don't think there should be any expectation to do so either, no one should feel "obliged to marry". Its just a choice, and if its open to anyone it should be open to everyone. As far as state involvement is concerned, I understand state recognition is practically necessary for inheritence / tax purposes etc, it adds complication but I think a worthwhile one when it comes to looking after my spouse?
In terms of multiple wives, I'm kind of ambivalent on the subject, but I don't feel strongly about it either way. It doesn't bother me much. I would be upset if (imagining 10 years down the road) my wife told me she wished to marry another man, but that's just me. If it really worked for a couple... who am I to deny them that wish?
Oh its all so complicated! Time to go back to something easier like learning Chinese...