Most of the rights and privileges that go with marriage are, in fact, ways to help spouses support each other. ... Because gays can't marry, it's very difficult for partners to help each other in difficult situations like medical crises. The burden of support and decision­ making typically falls in the laps of other family members when it should fall to one's chosen life partner. If people know that they can rely upon their relative's spouse, they can be far less anxious about what will happen to their loved one ­ not just in the context of a crisis, but in general, too. ... As argued by Rya...

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