Same sex marriages now legal

As someone said earlier ( can't find it now) , there is still inequality in this area of the law; heterosexual couples who would like a civil partnership are not allowed one. Now that gay couples can have a marriage, does this mean the civil partnership will no longer exist or will gay couples be able to chose?

Choose even

Good point, Atqui!

What is the difference between a register office wedding and a civil partnership? I would guess it's pretty minuscule and heterosexuals are not really missing out.

When will the press stop talking about same sex or gay marriage and just say marriage – five years, ten years…?

The difference is in the word Marriage. Many couples do not agree with the institution of marriage, but would like to put their relationship on a legal footing

I naively thought civil partnership was invented as a compromise to try to please both the anti-gay marriage brigade and the gay community.
A sort of 'not marriage but nearly' to protect the financial and legal interests of individuals in long term relationships. Hetero couples could always do that quietly and without fuss in 15 minutes at a registrary office marriage and tell no-one!
I am not sure what advantage there is to a hetero couple (unless they are family members or platonic friends) in a civil partnership vs civil marriage ceremony.

As I said, some couples do not like the idea of marriage as such... a patriarchal institution historically, but would like the legal security of a civil partnership.

If there was no difference why would gay people still be fighting for Marriage?

Civil partnerships were brought in long before anyone thought they would actually go the extra mile and bring in marriage for gay couples. Civil partnerships were perfectly fit for purpose from a protective legal point of view. But then the "love" aspect had to be satisfied. And they did the previously unthinkable. Called it marriage.

The present situation needs to be dealt with quickly. A bit of joined up thinking would have been good from the start. Or just thinking really.

Yes, I agree. It's all been a bit of a mish-mash.

It's a similar situation to what they did with the Child Trust Funds. They brought that in and now, the kids that were eligible for that can't have a junior isa.

So now they've got that to sort that out as well. Complete lack of thinking. Just making it up as they go along.

Politicians seem to be complete airheads these days.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11625835
Interesting article

[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11625835]

Oh no I'm no good at this tech stuff!

This Gay Marriage Musical is very entertaining

Atqui' s link

Is there any chance that someone could Blue our gay marriage,?? the musical ?
it might be interesting to see !

Put your telly on, Nonu. It's on Channel 4 now. Fantastic!

Just watched 'Our Gay Wedding the Musical' ... what a joyous occasion.
Mcem hope your daughters' day is just as lovely (apostrophe correctly placed given your earlier comments).

Damn , missed it, just gone to, Googlebox !

Ce la Vie !!

It's amazing. I watched the end and now I'm watching the beginning on +1.

Given my earlier reservations about the possible 'flamboyance' factor I admit I was pleasantly surprised. DD did text mid-programme -very emotional and saying that's what she wants too! She's very musical and an excellent singer so music (and karaoke aaaaaaargh) do feature large in her party planning! The show was very impressive with all those professional musicians and the Alexandra Palace venue was tasteful and appropriate. I pointed out that we can't compete with that and, unlike the grooms' mums I will not sing! However the happiness factor will be there I'm sure.
Btw OGM thank you for that strategically placed apostrophe - far more meaningful than usual!
Off to the florist this morning to finalise details including 2 bouquets!

Thanks Jings

I've just watched Sandi Toksvig on This Morning, saying that she renewed her vows at weekend, in celebration of the change in the law. I really like her - she's a kind, funny family woman who does no-one any harm. So I was horrified and upset to hear her mention that she has received so much support over the years, since coming out as a gay woman, especially from the Police Hate Crime Squad - her life has been threatened, simply for being openly gay. As Sandi says 'it's only about people loving each other.'