After 46 Years Together, Grandfathers Tie the Knot

[William769]

http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2014/01/12/watch-after-46-years-together-grandfathers-tie-knot

[Warpy]

1. They won't feel different unless tragedy strikes

In that case, the survivor will be allowed into the ICU for visits and the survivor will be able to plan the funeral for the love of his life.

These are human rights not granted by contract law. It takes marriage.

[eggplant]

9. I disagree

I lived with my wife for eight years before we tied the knot, and for all intents and purposes we were married. We had comingled finances, joint titles on our cars, you name it. I was even able to file as head of household and deduct her because she was a student living with me more than half the year and I was paying her expenses. We even referred to each other as husband and wife because it simplified dealing with people.

But getting married still made things different. Sure, there are all of the rights that are gained (and that is huge), but that's not what makes it different. Marriage isn't something you can simulate with civil unions, health care proxies, and wills. It's much, much more to the couple themselves.

I wish them all the best.

[NYC_SKP]

2. Recommended.....

They're an adorable couple, too!

[William769]

3. Look at that smile.

[shenmue]

4. Hooray!

Mazel tov!

[Cha]

5. Adorable!

[progressoid]

6. Aw.

That's wonderful.

[beac]

7. Hurrah!

What a lovely couple and family.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

8. Huge K&R

"I don't know where I stop and he begins."

What a romance.

[Warren DeMontague]

10. Nice.

Congratulations, Gentlemen.