If you've been living with your boyfriend/girlfriend for 15+ years...

Why bother getting married now? Asking for a friend.

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Because, if someday they are in the hospital dying... and I don’t get to see them to say goodbye, because I’m not married. It will break my heart.

FCNantes · 22-25, M

@JustGoneNow Why'd that stop you?

@FCNantes Because legally it can. Often times in the hospital only next of kin or spouses are allowed in. Period.

@FCNantes I’m gay. So we are very aware of this issue. It’s a big deal.