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Are you married? Happily?
Married and generally happy. We have our ups and downs.
What is your impression of marriage?
We wouldn't have bothered except for the insurance, work benefits, etc. We didn't particularly care for the piece of paper.
Do you think marriage could improve your life, or the opposite?
My relationship with my wife has improved my life. Marriage was irrelevant, I think.
Is marriage necessary to obtain the benefits of a long-term monogamous relationship?
In terms of the relationship, no. In terms of insurance, co-ownership, etc. yes
Do people view you differently depending on your marital status?
Been married forever, it's hard to be objective.
We got married 30+ years ago when my wife became pregnant and her insurance would not have covered pregnancy in an unmarried woman. We were perfectly fine living together; but a difficult pregnancy and eventual $20k bill made getting married much more attractive. Our relationship is independent of that piece of paper.
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