marriage, intersecting interests, and the woman perspective

[Tumbulu]

6. although same sex marriage is an undeniable right

and should not be taken away, the problems of marriage regardless of the sexes of the participants remain.

And any idea that if the participants of the marriage are of the same sex that it will be more fair or equitable I feel is wishful thinking at best.

I have many friends who are mothers of small children. One of my friends who was married, a lesbian (she is the birth mother of the children and reduced her career options to be the primary caretaker as well) was dumped by her female spouse for a younger woman without children. The ex has 50% custody despite the fact that the kids want to be with their birth mom who was their primary caretaker. My friend cannot believe that her ex would do this to her after all she gave up career-wise to be the primary caretaker. It is heartbreaking to observe.

So, I am trying to say that outrageous behavior is common in humans and not limited by gender or sexual orientation.

We are indeed seeing more and more people remain single or return to single life after a marriage.