Gay Marriage / Gay Rights

[sally]

It's a preference based on personal philosophy regarding state intervention into personal matters and personal independence; not a result of anything missing or negative in terms of relationships. I've had really good long-term relationships that weren't any less fulfilling without a piece of paper or a tax break (along with a couple of flings and such along the way).

I just never felt compelled to make my commitments to the men that I loved/love "legal". Maybe, if I had children, it would seem more appealing or necessary.

Anyway, just like I think consenting adults of all lifestyles should have the freedom to marry, I enjoy the fact that I have the freedom not to.

I feel the same about marriage. I'm only married because after dating my husband for a year he got a letter in the mail saying to change his status or get the fuck out of the country. So we were forced to get married just to be able to stay together.