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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't stand the word partner. Sounds either like a country western star or a business partner.

And no, I don't think partner is more inclusive. Spouse is gender neutral. Gay marriage is legal now. I strongly believe in marriage (if you want kids) and don't think we should normalize living together unmarried with children. [/quote]

I also strongly believe in marriage (which is one reason why I'm all in favor of gay marriage) but that does not mean everyone's going to get married--kids or not. There need to be terms for their relationships and they get to choose those terms for themselves. It does not undermine the institutution or marriage, or your individual marriage or mine, if they choose "partners." As for normalizing living together unmarried with children -- while I think marriage is usually the best protection for everyone involved, and the best way to show commitment, I say: Far better a healthy, unmarried, committed relationship than an unhealthy, cheating marriage. 
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