Why Gay Marriage, by Bratprince

I married Gary a few years ago in California.  I'm still one of those 18,000 people in that state that are married.  Of course, I live in Texas.....legislators and the general populace of this state would rather slit their wrists than recognize my marriage....but...the simple fact is....I am married....actually in about five or six states.

I got into a ridiculous fight with Gary today....MY FAULT...I think I just wanted some action.  Shame on me.  Still...while we were fighting I thought...screw you...I'll just walk (which if you guys know me..I would never do.  I have been with my husband for twenty years and adore him).

It got me thinking.  Gay marriage is good for society in general.  I just can't walk.  I can't just move on.....as gay couples have been doing for years.  If I just walked away I would have to get a divorce in California...or else I would still be married "somewhere".

With the status of married somewhere, I have to think about fights and arguments.  I have to face the fact that I cannot "just leave".  AGAIN...let me say...I would never leave Gary.  I hate when we fight...even if I cause it...but as they say, "Oh my man, I love you so!"

However, it reminded me....marriage is a contract.  It means that it makes it harder just to walk away.  I'm glad for that.  Gary and I have had some big fights as a married couple...but...I can't just leave..nor can he.  We are married.  Thus, we have to get over the fights...work them out....apologize...make amends...have "I'm sorry sex"...the best.

Why is this better for society?  Well...we run a massive household that pays acres of taxes...which probably neither of us could pay on our own.  We are involved in our community together....we are a force to be dealt with!  Also, we eliminate the prospect of STD's spreading around the community (A HUGE burden on the state).

I don't have a civil union...I don't have a "partner"...I have a husband.  Gosh, damn...I love him!!!!

Yours, Bratprince  (P.S.  If you have been with your partner for more than two years...dammit...get married somewhere...we need you to prove that WE CAN DO IT.  And screw those that say we are ruining traditional marriage....my neighbors don't even know I am married!)