Marriage is a legal instrument through which two people who are not legally related become related in the eyes of the law, exactly the same way that adoption creates a legal relationship. There are several reasons such as medical and financial reasons why this can be important. If a hospital tells you that only family can see your significant other or they need a family member to make a decision about their care, tell them you are not family but you love them and that should be enough. See how far that gets you.
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Marriage is a legal instrument through which two people who are not legally related become related in the eyes of the law, exactly the same way that adoption creates a legal relationship. There are several reasons such as medical and financial reasons why this can be important. If a hospital tells you that only family can see your significant other or they need a family member to make a decision about their care, tell them you are not family but you love them and that should be enough. See how far that gets you.