MARRIAGE FEELS DIFFERENT: From USA Today

In July, British Columbia began providing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. In August, we decided to travel from our home in Washington state to the village of Sooke on Vancouver Island in Canada to get married in celebration of our 10th anniversary as a couple. ...

...Since the ceremony, the most frequent inquiry from gay and straight friends alike has been: "So, does it feel any different?" Prior to the event, we anticipated the answer would be a resounding "No!" But we were mistaken.

...Finally, we were officially recognized as individuals in a unique relationship. Canada was saying it supported us in our responsibilities, our aspirations to security and protection, our love.

...As we returned from Sooke and passed through U.S. Customs, an agent questioned us about the nature of our business in Canada. When we told him that we'd gotten married, he broke into a smile and said, "Hey, congratulations, guys!" with surprising sincerity.

As we headed toward our San Juan Islands home, the ferry suddenly made a full circle in the middle of the channel that separates us from the mainland, then continued on its usual way. We were both confused. Moments later, the ferry crew knocked at our window, announcing: "It's an island tradition to give every newlywed couple a 360. Congratulations!" ...

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