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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. Of course. The very "a ring" thing feels vestigial to me. We moved in together after 6 years, bought a house together after 10, and I was given "a ring" at 14 -- mainly because I really like diamonds.

There is an ancient, outdated, anti-feminist way of doing things being endorsed quite a bit on this thread. Further proof that the demo of DCUM skews boomer. [/quote]

But he still won't marry you, right?[/quote]

Is this supposed to be the prize? Very anti-feminist.[/quote]

So what? It's still a fact. You're shacking up for 14 years with a man who can buy you off with a diamond because you like to play house and pretend that you have a full committed relationship.

You may be fooling yourself, but everyone else sees right through it. [/quote]

Bless your little judgemental heart.

I am a woman who has supported myself for the majority of my life (since 16). Having a man marry you in this day and age doesn't provide you with any more security financial, emotional, etc than just living with one. In fact, having separate finances, having your own assets, and being able to resolve the relationship without a judge offers you more protection in this case. You were just conditioned to be a prize cow and you think you peeked on your wedding day. It's ok if that is what you want for your life. But to tell others that they're doing it wrong if they don't have that peace of paper is just plain stupid.[/quote]

It does, legally. Why do you think gays and lesbians wanted the right to marry? [/quote]

How so? Other than say in the hospital which can be solved with a POA. It doesn't. In all practical terms it's a religious construct that is not necessary and it most certainly does not indicate the quality of the relationship. [/quote]

What?

Married people may have access to adoption and foster care rights, family leave, bereavement leave, and Social Security benefits. Married people may also be able to receive their spouse's Social Security benefits if they are at least 62 or caring for a child under 16.

Marriage can impact many aspects of a financial plan, including taxes, retirement, budgeting, and insurance. Married people may have access to family health insurance plans, which often offer discounts because they cover more than one person. Married people may also inherit an entire estate without tax consequences.[/quote]

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