I am at my college reunion in Iowa. As some of you may have seen in the news this spring, same sex marriage is legal here. And one of my college friends just took advantage of that.
Sue and Jenn were married ceremonially in 2000. They got married again in Oregon where they live when it was (briefly) legal there before a referendum swept it away. Today, they went for the third try (even though it is only recognized in certain states, recognized some places is better than nowhere). I noticed special emphasis was placed on the word "legally" several time during the ceremony.
I talked to them afterwards and they said it was difficult to explain to their kids (one adopted, two in the final stages of adoption...should be finalized next month) that they were getting legally married since their kids thought they were married. In typical child fashion, one asked, "So were you illegally married before?" The kids seemed more concerned about having outlaws for parents than having two mommies!
I made a bad joke to them afterwards about not losing the marriage certificate since they have to keep track of it this time. Little did I know that they actually did lose the certificate from the first ceremonial marriage and they instantly made sure they had it this time!
Have a long and happy marriage, Sue and and Jenn!
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Congratulations to them! Hopefully some day they will be legal in all 50 states.
I keep wondering why this is such a big deal? It is their life,not mine...good luck and best wishes and happy times to them!
I have a friend that's been with his partner for 30 years (longer than most hetero couples I know). They are in Vermont and are planning a Fall wedding since it will be legal there in Setp. '09
Good luck to your friends. I wish them happiness and the very best. Yes, kids do get it. It is only as adults that we form opinions and can't see the obvious.
I heard a comedian once say, "Why shouldn't same sex marriage be allowed? They should be allowed to be just as miserable as the rest of us!"
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