• foo@feddit.uk
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    8 hours ago

    This probably depends on the country, but being married can make some official processes simpler. For example, if a married person dies there are certain things that just default to their official spouse unless otherwise specified in a legal will.

    This kinda makes your point about it being a financial arrangement, with a bit of a legal one in there too I guess.

    I also think it sometimes makes things easier where kids are involved during official processes.

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      3 hours ago

      Also your spouse gets privileges and powers as you’re dying. The reason gay marriage is legal in America stems from someone being refused those rights. It was a major problem during AIDS too.