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Behind the Aegis

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33. My partner's job is here in Oklahoma, not much choice.

Thu Feb 14, 2013, 05:53 AM

Feb 2013

Even if were married in a state that allows it, it wouldn't be recognized here, nor would it be recognized on a federal level. I always get a bit upset/hurt/angry around this time because not only is it our anniversary, but I do our taxes and, once again, I am listed as a "dependant" as opposed to a "spouse." But, I always have my dreams, and I have a wonderful man in my life, so I can't be too bitter, I have it pretty good.

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What was your first dance song at your wedding? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 OP

What wedding? I eloped to Georgia when I was 16. n/t RebelOne Feb 2013 #1

Anything on the car radio you remember ? Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #2

This was back in the '50s. RebelOne Feb 2013 #8

Here you go RO Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #48

I didn't have one. At either wedding. LWolf Feb 2013 #3

Yep, that's it. Next time you will know ! :>) Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #4

Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes blueamy66 Feb 2013 #5

Love them both ! Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #10

Sweet! blueamy66 Feb 2013 #16

Reminds me of college. I went to a Catholic girls college and we would Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #31

Never Married Xyzse Feb 2013 #6

this is very good Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #11

Yeah, it is awesome! Xyzse Feb 2013 #45

The book of Love irisblue Feb 2013 #7

nice Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #12

Some unpronounceable Greek song, probably bif Feb 2013 #9

Love ethnic weddings. The ones I remember growing Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #14

I'm from a Polish family as well. blueamy66 Feb 2013 #17

yep...but I do worry that the food will disappear Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #27

My Aunt still makes them. blueamy66 Feb 2013 #30

thank god the rust belt is keeping it alive ! Kielbasa Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #40

Great story! blueamy66 Feb 2013 #46

We eloped to NYC City Hall :) Flaxbee Feb 2013 #13

cool. Just like in the movies ! Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #37

Superfreak cliffordu Feb 2013 #15

The judge didn't sing, as I recall. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #18

Is there a song called "Run for your Life!" AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #19

CRAP I CANT remember! The LAST one of the night was,, benld74 Feb 2013 #20

Was it back in the late 60s early 70's? Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #25

Got it! Jefferson Starship Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now benld74 Feb 2013 #43

nick cave, nobody's baby now fizzgig Feb 2013 #21

I had never heard of him. Sounds like interesting guy. Almost Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #24

It Had To Be You kwassa Feb 2013 #22

what a great idea...memories for a lifetime Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #23

Not allowed to marry. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #26

+1000 Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #28

It would be nice, but I don't hold out much hope for my state. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #29

Can you just go to a state that allows it? Or do you have to Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #32

My partner's job is here in Oklahoma, not much choice. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #33

Sure, I understand. If you ever change your mind.. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #35

A Norwegian Wedding March DFW Feb 2013 #34

how cool is that? ya got me...no youtube for you. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #36

They never made a video DFW Feb 2013 #38

Interesting. this is not it is it? Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2013 #39

Hardly LOL!! DFW Feb 2013 #44

Vegas wedding. MadrasT Feb 2013 #41

Didn't dance. Held reception at the church. sinkingfeeling Feb 2013 #42

We had a quartet playing chamber music, no dancing. mulsh Feb 2013 #47

We got married in Vegas... a la izquierda Feb 2013 #49