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In reply to the discussion: It Was Like One Slap In My Face After Another... Gay Husbands Go To Red America. [View all]Warpy
(111,237 posts)they would likely have reacted with surprise and "well, you're not really married, are you!" because it's not legal in their little right wing bubble even if it is in their state. They would have been surprised to know you felt snubbed, your marriage isn't real in their mindspace.
Yes, they are that clueless. It doesn't excuse a bit of this, it was unforgivably rude. I know I'd be loath to attend more of those reunions to stock up on such good Christian insults.
It's not you. It's them. I know if relatives pulled that on anyone I loved, my will would be amended the day I got home to say if both of you died at the same time, your estate would go to one of the pro gay organizations working hard to bring Christian blockheads around.
They'd hate that.