• Dr. Bob@lemmy.ca
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    9 months ago

    The question was about marriage. There are two reasons that I see people get married. For young people it’s about starting a family. However you and I feel about it personally, legal structures that are in place just make it easier when you’re married. The other reason is for older people. Pensions and estate planning is easier for married couples. Again, I have opinions about it but it remains a plain fact.

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      9 months ago

      I got married to share healthcare and other tax advantages and do not plan to have children. I’m under 30 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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        9 months ago

        I envy you. My partner and I are DINKs. There has never been a tax break aimed at our demographic. lol.