If gay marriage was legalized, would you marry your current partner?

Question

and what do you the the divorce rate would be?

Answer 1

Well, I am heterosexual, so this wouldn't impact me at all. Gay people should not get married. If God wanted this to happen, he would enable homosexual people to reproduce.

Answer 2

Gee, I'll be married in a couple years reguardless of whether or not it's "legal" because I have a minister willing to perform the ceremony and bless our union. Again, why can't people see how absurd this is. I can get a religious marriage any time I please, it's the civil marriage that's being denied me.

As for the divorce rate, who knows. Probably not very different from the current one. But perhaps it will be lower and will lower the current divorce rate by preventing some homosexuals from marrying heterosexuals to fit into society. Just a thought, though.

Answer 3

Gay marriage is legal in every state in the Union.

The discussion isn't and has never been about making gay marriage legal or not. The debate is over treating gay marriage equal to straight marriage.

I would not get married if the state I live in decided to treat it equal.

The divorce rate would probably stay right about where it is for straight people. A little more than half of the people who get married get divorced. I don't see gay people being much different than straight people in that area.

Answer 4

I would love to marry my current partner we've been together for over 5 years and I've always had the storybook wedding fantasy since I was a little girl. I realize that I still can have a non-recognized marriage or commitment ceremony to fulfill those desires but, It sadens me greatly to know that I'm denied a dream so many others get to fulfill simply because I happend to fall in love with someone of the same gender. It also annoys me that I am not afforded the same rights as married couples for things like hospital visits, transfer of property, inheritance, ect. I find it especially annoying considering I see no valid reason that it isn't legal.

In terms of the divorce rate, I don't think it would be any higher or any lower. People of all genders make mistakes concerning the nature of love so I really don't think sam sex marriages would be any different than hetrosexual ones in that manner, or in any manner for that matter.

Answer 5

If gay marriage was legal, and I had a partner of the same sex, yes, I would marry them. I think the divorce rate would be about equal to that of straight couples.

Answer 6

I don't have a serious partner right now, but if I ever do fall in love with a woman (I'm bi), I would consider moving to Massachusets, even one of the Scandanavian countries to get married. That's what you do when you want to spend the rest of your life with someone - atheists do it, christians do it, interracial couples do it, why can't we?
I think that currently, with it legalized in very limited jurisdictions, the divorce rate must be exceptionally low, because it's such an ordeal to go through and most of the people who got/are getting married have been together for years, waiting for this chance.
Have a pleasant day.

Answer 7

OK, I am straight and already married, but lets entertain your question as if.....

First, let's say I was a woman and my wife and I were lesbian partners. I would definitely want to get married. I think if two people love each other, it is the right thing to do to make such a commitment to one another. I think some gay partners are unsure what to do when presented with this opportunity, because up until recently, being gay has meant not having the CHOICE to make this sort of commitment. I am not saying that people turn gay to avoid commitment, but that SOME gay individuals are likely scared by the prospect of such a commitment, when it has not been available before.

I hope my straight thoughts were of some value.

Answer 8

I am bisexual (I am a women lol) and I would definatly marry my girlfriend. I think there would stil be divorce....but in my opinion maybe not so much. Thats not because I think gays are better then straights...its because I feel like we have been waiting for this for so long...why are we going to f*** it up ya know...thats just my opinion. But I dont think the statistics would be any different really. There is so many things working against this. I just hope it is soon, we all deserve this, and plus not only to say your legally married but to also have the benefits. I should have the right as any other to get my lovers social secirity or to give both of us peace of mind that our family is taken care of if anything happens to her.

Answer 9

I sure would! In a heartbeat! We are just as committed to each other as any straight couple is. We had a committment ceremony at St. Louis Pridefest this past weekend (we've been together over 2 years). and we have exchanged rings. I think it's ridiculous that people feel theatened the we want to get married. I find more of my gay/lesbian friends are more devoted/committed to each other than a lot of straight couples are. Look at the divorce rate? Lood at all the infidelity amoung them all? Look at how they make a mockery of marriage (i.e. Britney Spears 55hr Las Vegas wedding).
Who are straights to say they are trying to protect the sanctity of marriage when they've done such a wonderful job of botching it up themselves?

Answer 10

You'd be silly not to if you were in love.

That said, there has been only one nation with legal gay marriage for any extended time and that's Denmark.

The divorce rate for gay and lesbian couples is 17% to 46% for heterosexual couples.

Answer 11

Yes, I would marry her. (I am actually Bi) It is her dream to get married one day. She had it planned out as a little kid, she just happened to fall in love with another girl. I would love for her dream to come true.

The divorce rate would be lower than heterosexual couples. People often marry for money, power, whatever. . . . but overall you wouldn't get that with a gay couple. Even if it were legal, it wouldn't be socially acceptable.