What if Marriage Is Bad for Us?

What If Marriage Is Bad for Us? 1

Illustration by Ellen Winkler, Original photo from istock

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Illustration by Ellen Winkler, Original photo from istock

Sometimes a belief becomes so strong that suggesting it might be wrong is nearly impossible. One such belief is that marriage is good for us. Last April, when Vermont finally recognized same-sex marriage, many of our fellow Vermonters rushed to celebrate. Neither one of us did. They were puzzled by our lack of enthusiasm. "You have to support gay marriage," a straight colleague angrily shouted at one of us. But why do we have to celebrate any marriage? Unlike conservatives who attack gay

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