Against this, supporters of same-sex marriage argue that the one constant that defines the married state is a loving couple’s commitment to “share their journey.” Love and commitment are the only relevant criteria.
针对这一点，同性婚姻支持者指出，定义婚姻状态的一个永恒不变的要素是相爱的双方承诺“共度人生”。爱和承诺是唯一的相关标准。剥夺愿意公开许下这一承诺的人婚姻地位是不公平的。