Since marriage *does* entail various practical changes (finances, medical decision making, privacy...), it serves as a notice to the community: "Hey, look! I'm *really* serious about this person."
But yes, it would be lovely if all those legal changes could be had à la carte as well.
I generally agree. However...
on 2013-03-04 01:10 pm (UTC)But yes, it would be lovely if all those legal changes could be had à la carte as well.