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Boy Marries Boy: Then What?

Young married gays seek balance between tradition and nonconformity

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 27, 2008 7:25 PM CDT

(Newser) – Wedding bells have rung for more than 700 homosexual couples in Massachusetts since the state started marrying gays in 2004, prompting the New York Times to profile young gay men who said “I do.” But there are many things the spouses don’t do, such as follow traditional norms: “We don’t think there is any set way to do this,” one 24-year-old said.

“We’re not following anyone’s model,” he added. But many value monogamy, and wider cultural acceptance is likely helping those who yearn for traditional relationships in such novel circumstances. “Ever since I was 19, I knew that I would give myself over to one person in a formal way,” one said.

Many young gay married couples say they value monogamy.
Many young gay married couples say they value monogamy.   (Index Stock)
Over 700 gay men 29 or younger have married in Massachusetts through last June, the latest date for which numbers are available.
Over 700 gay men 29 or younger have married in Massachusetts through last June, the latest date for which numbers are available.   (Magnum Photos)
Gay playwright Terrence McNally called the final civil right; the right to love as anyone else loves.
Gay playwright Terrence McNally called "the final civil right; the right to love as anyone else loves."   (Index Stock)
Massachusetts, which doesn't yet have divorce statistics for homosexual couples, has one of the lowest in the nation.
Massachusetts, which doesn't yet have divorce statistics for homosexual couples, has one of the lowest in the nation.   (Index Stock)
Massachusetts began allowing homosexuals to marry in May 2004.
Massachusetts began allowing homosexuals to marry in May 2004.   (Index Stock)
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