Montrose1100 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I don't follow. We could use more restaurants in this part of the Museum District.Forgive Navi, he hasn't socialized with people since he was released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Kidnda sexist though. Why can't we call it husband swapping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Waiting on SCOTUS to determine if that's even feasible for me in TX. If so, then maybe the Southmore can be the new Richmont Square. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 9, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Waiting on SCOTUS to determine if that's even feasible for me in TX. If so, then maybe the Southmore can be the new Richmont Square.Well, I, for one was delighted with the ruling yesterday. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Last week it seemed that this country had again been reduced to one of just guns, violence and hate. But this week the United Stares has proven to me that it is exactly the country that I really have, always known it to be. A country of love, faith, compassion, security and acceptance. Thank you HoustonJack. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Common sense prevails! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Can we keep it on topic? Not everybody agrees with you on SCOTUS. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yeah people that want to continue their right to discriminate against gays are upset. Which, granted, those ppl are free to still judge, but they can't hold back gays and lesbians getting equal legal rights. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Can we keep it on topic? Not everybody agrees with you on SCOTUS. Thanks. Split into a new topic. Carry on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well, I, for one was delighted with the ruling yesterday.Not sure how anyone could not be happy with the ruling. I mean, equality is what this nation is all about. If a minority of people are going to be offended because the name marriage is used, maybe they should have spent the last 30 years trying to remove the word marriage from the government lexicon, rather than trying to exclude people from being legally married based on what they interpret the word to mean? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) FYI - I am registered at Crate and Barrel and Williams Sonoma. Edited June 29, 2015 by rsb320 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I will give you a congratulatory "congrats!" instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 As many of you are painfully aware of my gayness, I'm extremely excited about this ruling. I was engaged before this happened (and honestly forgot about it up until a few days before).I'm just excited we didn't have to make a trip out of getting a certificate. The ceremony is already taking place here, so my laziness prevails! Anyways, I know it's been tough on my redneck family in Louisiana. Oh well, less invitations to send out! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Lousiana + redneck makes me think hypocritical investing relationships, but who am I to judge? Good for you! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Lousiana + redneck makes me think hypocritical investing relationships, but who am I to judge? Good for you! Congrats!I mean some of them are civilized. But some are not. When everyone was making their profile picture rainbow on that day, they were making their's the Southern Cross. Yikes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 It's amazing how fast facebook has been taken over by that end of the political spectrum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) As many of you are painfully aware of my gayness, I'm extremely excited about this ruling. I was engaged before this happened (and honestly forgot about it up until a few days before).I'm just excited we didn't have to make a trip out of getting a certificate. The ceremony is already taking place here, so my laziness prevails! Anyways, I know it's been tough on my redneck family in Louisiana. Oh well, less invitations to send out!Congrats! Also, do you think there are a bunch of people rushing into marriage just because they can get married? Please don't think I'm referring to you.I'm just worried there will be a wave of divorces a couple years from now which will have the neocons saying "see, told you it was the devil at play!" We have some gay friends who I'm worried will rush into it... and with any marriage... that's not a good thing. Edited July 28, 2015 by brian0123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Congrats! Also, do you think there are a bunch of people rushing into marriage just because they can get married? Please don't think I'm referring to you.I'm just worried there will be a wave of divorces a couple years from now which will have the neocons saying "see, told you it was the devil at play!" We have some gay friends who I'm worried will rush into it... and with any marriage... that's not a good thing.Well thank you first of all!Divorce will happen, it will be interesting in a few years when statistics can be compared to heterosexual marriages. (Although I'm sure one could compare already in Canada).The only couples I have seen "rush" to get married are the ones that have been together for 5, 11, and 18 years. I've been with my fiancé for almost 5, so I can't speak for others, but it already feels like we are "married". Marriage means different things for everyone else, for me it's a commitment and final stage for a relationship. (Starts with hanging out, dating, relationship, marriage).Now it just means it's legal, and hopefully along with that comes protection under the law. Let's say I become a stay at home dad in the future for any given amount of time. I now have a legal safety net if (God forbid), we did end up in divorce. I wouldn't be put out on the street (not saying I could see him doing that per say, or if the situation were reverse. Purely hypothetical)... We could be on the same health benefits, insurance from work. If we have or adopt a child, when there is a death/will. Not being morbid, we will all die one day. Since I have duel citizenship with Germany, he will be eligible for citizenship as well. Which makes the dream of moving to the EU one day a real, legal possibility.We were getting married regardless of the ruling. The ruling just has many many legal benefits now. On top of that, as the calendar flies off the wall, views will change even more towards LGBT folks. Sure the polls say "over 50% of people support it", but with time it will grow. People who are against it will find something else to disapprove of, and maybe, just maybe, kids in the future won't contemplate suicide or be kicked out of their house because we will become more moulded into normal society.Will everyone accept us? Probably not. But it will get better.Sorry for the lengthy reply. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thank you Montrose. Well said and congratulations. I hope there is room on your side of the aisle for a few Haifers. Very excited for y'all and proud of our Country. Millions and Millions people will benefit greatly. The decision will lead to more stable and respectful relationships and families. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 buh buh buh buh muh freedums r opressed /s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Now it just means it's legal, and hopefully along with that comes protection under the law. Let's say I become a stay at home dad in the future for any given amount of time. I now have a legal safety net if (God forbid), we did end up in divorce. Have you seen any info about what the ruling means for common-law marriages? I would think it should apply now for everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Congrats Montrose1100. Like Kinky says, you deserve to be just as miserable as the rest of us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Have you seen any info about what the ruling means for common-law marriages? I would think it should apply now for everyone. I can't see any reason why it wouldn't, particularly when thought of in the context of its formal title: non ceremonial marriage. In Texas at least, there's a provision allowing a couple to file a notice of non ceremonial marriage in the public records (though it isn't required). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thank you Montrose. Well said and congratulations. I hope there is room on your side of the aisle for a few Haifers. Very excited for y'all and proud of our Country. Millions and Millions people will benefit greatly. The decision will lead to more stable and respectful relationships and families.Don't worry Navi, I have your seat reserved at a very special table. A very, very special table. I also informed the caterers of your preference for chicken nuggets with French fries, the zig zag ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Congrats!Also, do you think there are a bunch of people rushing into marriage just because they can get married? Please don't think I'm referring to you.I'm just worried there will be a wave of divorces a couple years from now which will have the neocons saying "see, told you it was the devil at play!" We have some gay friends who I'm worried will rush into it... and with any marriage... that's not a good thing.We would be hard pressed to match the evangelical Christian divorce rate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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