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Marriage

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A quick definition of Marriage:

Marriage is when two people decide to become husband and wife. They have to be allowed to get married, agree to it, and sign a legal contract. In the past, the husband had to take care of the family and the wife had to take care of the home and children. But now, things are different. Each state has its own rules about who can get married and how they can end the marriage. Everyone has the right to get married, but they can only be married to one person at a time. Some marriages may not be allowed if the people are too closely related or too young. In the past, some people were not allowed to marry because of their skin color or who they loved. But now, everyone has the right to marry the person they love, no matter what they look like or who they are.

A more thorough explanation:

Marriage is when two people become legally united as spouses. To get married, the couple must be legally allowed to marry each other, both parties must agree to the marriage, and they must sign a marriage contract as required by law.

In the past, marriage was seen as a contract between a man and a woman to become husband and wife. The husband had to provide a safe home, pay for necessities like food and clothing, and live in the house. The wife's responsibilities were to maintain the home, live in the house, have sexual relations with her husband, and raise their children. Today, the legal obligations of marriage have changed due to changes in society.

Marriage is regulated by the states, which means that each state has its own laws about who can get married and how the marriage can be dissolved. Once a couple is married, they have new rights and obligations. For example, they can file taxes jointly and make medical decisions for each other.

Some limitations on marriage include age and close relationship. For example, a person cannot marry their sibling or parent. In 2015, the Supreme Court declared that denying same-sex couples the freedom to marry violates the U.S. Constitution, which means that same-sex couples can now legally get married in all states.

Overall, marriage is a legal union between two people that gives them new rights and obligations.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:02
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llama
22:26
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: Deep/tough. Feels. Im well working on a project so im happy :)
NemoPropheta
22:28
should i hit the dmt pen in the sauna and meet god
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:31
Ooh what kind of project? Work, passion, neither, both?
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
22:31
@NemoPropheta: do it do it
NemoPropheta
22:37
alright day before my lsat ill hit a blinker in the sauna and become one with the test
llama
22:47
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: law school data so just passion.
llama
22:47
@NemoPropheta: noo they drug test before the LSAT! U will get flagged!
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:19
I'm intrigued llama
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
23:21
Holdddddup all that number crunching on your lsd profile is your work? Damn
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
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I don't visit y'all's profiles enough, clearly
NarrowFaithfulCougar
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@NemoPropheta: Ahh yeah, the Sauna. That's some good Nordic shit. Beats the hot tub hands down. Plus everyone is naked.
llama
1:23
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: got that weaponized autism in gear, we out here.
RasheedWallaceFan
12:52
@llama: your cycle confuses me, your stats are good and you applied early but all of those Rs? Is there anything weird about your app?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:53
do you have C&F issues or something?
RasheedWallaceFan
12:55
also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?
llama
12:55
@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10
llama
12:57
@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr
NemoPropheta
12:58
are you R&Ring?
llama
13:00
No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
oh so you submitted the apps with a lower lsat and then retook
RasheedWallaceFan
13:10
got it
Bettercaulsaul
13:33
Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:34
But it says you withdrew?? :(
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
13:41
@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms
llama
2:21
While I am unsure of what option you are referring to, I personally just emailed each school and asked for them to hold my app pending my lsat score release.
llama
2:22
Sorry WNE = Western New England not NEL|B
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14:50
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