August 18, 2005
Gays could be healthier with marriage
A study finds that people who are married are healthier, but anti-gay activists continue to denigrate GLBT people on health issues. Does it seem a bit pathetic that these 'christians' and 'conservatives' can't figure out that maybe a reason why some in the GLBT community have health issues is because we don't have the option for stable relationships? From the report:
"Married individuals fared better in general health scores: They had fewer limitations in daily activities and in physical or social functioning. They were less likely to:
* suffer from severe psychological stress
* have a physically inactive lifestyle
* smoke cigarettes
* engage in heavy alcohol use
* struggle with obesity
* suffer from headaches
In each of the indicators, unless specifically noted, there was little difference between men and women or between adults of different ethnic origins."
So there's another benefit to marriage than the thousands of other benefits of marriage.
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It would seem to me that stopping at one partner is easier option than accumulating multiple ones. Married people cheat all the time without resorting to cheap excuses based on societal pressure. You're in control, why pretend otherwise?
Posted by: Menlo Bob | August 18, 2005 4:20 PM
This just seems kind of funny to me for a number of reasons. Assuming marriage does provide health benefits, what is it about calling an extended partnership "marriage" that makes people healthier? Probably nothing. Its probably just the fact of being in a long term relationship, in which there's some sort of sense of commitment and mutual trust (polyamorous or no) that reduces stress. We all know reduced stress provides a lot of health benefits. So, denying us the legal right to marry isn't going to stop anyone from getting these health benefits.
I guess I always get a little frustrated when I hear the term marriage thrown about. Can I get these health benefits if I go to Vegas, and marry some random girl I meet on the street? I don't think so.
Posted by: Ryan | August 20, 2005 11:03 AM
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Posted by: Andy | September 5, 2005 9:33 PM