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My brother has been living with his girlfriend for almost as long as I've been married. They've moved cross country, and own a house together. He told me the other day that "a piece of paper does not make a difference in their relationship". But it does matter. I have a friend of mine who is gay and has been dating someone for ten years; When my friend had a heart attack his partner wasn't allowed in to see him. I would imagine it would be the same if my brother had a heart attack - the one person who loves him the most might be denied access at the most important moment. Same thing if he dies - the house, the cars, any money they had... She might not get.
I've been married thirteen years. No regrets at all, still going strong.
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