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Absence Quote by Dan Savage

“Straight couples don't have to be monogamous to be married…” quote by Dan Savage — Download Open image

“Straight couples don't have to be monogamous to be married or married to be monogamous. Monogamy no more defines marriage than the presence of children does. Monogamy isn't compulsory and its absence doesn't invalidate a marriage.”

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