Marriage's impact on Massachusetts couples

Marriage's impact on Massachusetts couples
Since Massachusetts granted equal marriage rights to same-sex couples in 2004, the experience of being married has been a mixed one, with many couples reporting state recognition strengthened their relationships, some reporting tough going and others remaining indifferent to the institution. "Before marriage was legal, if I called Adrienne my wife, people would say 'Your what?' " Heather Walker said. "But if you say partner, they're thinking business partner. The knowledge that we are legally married, that they can't play a semantics game, is very freeing." The New York Times