She could’ve just said that they can be sisters in arms … but she just had to say that they could be mother and daughter for some reason…
Yeah this one’s on you, Renako, be prepared to face the oldest weapon of humanity.
Aureole
Feb 3, 2026 11:10PM
That reminds me that in some contries where gay couples are not recognized legally, gay couples sometimes adopt each other so social benefits can be shared between romantic partners that was not recognized by law, also wills
last edited at Feb 3, 2026 11:14PM
luinthoron
Feb 4, 2026 2:21AM
^In fact, I was immediately reminded of that when I saw this, as it's been brought up a few times about Japan as well,
BoomAndZoom
Feb 4, 2026 3:24AM
^^ I see, I just remembered that.
But gay couples still need to be recognized legally, because there are just so many important things that legal marriage is able to do but simple “adoption” couldn’t. (Not to mention sometimes this so-called “adoption” sometimes doesn’t get recognized as the same as married couples, which can result in plenty of inconveniences.)
Also it’s for equality. That’s also important.
(Also, it’s just strange to say how “I want to adopt you”, like I see you as my child, and I am the mama.
It just sounds funny af.)
Aureole
Feb 4, 2026 5:59AM
^ I mean, in places where there's unlikely to be advancement in LGBT+ rights and equality, people affected usually assume a more pragmatic approach and settle for a way that "have some of the desired effect".
Thus it's not really "I want to adopt you", but "we're not allowed to legally marry, but by becoming adopted parent/child we may legally inherit each other's property after either of us passed away".
last edited at Feb 4, 2026 6:00AM
lord-of-roses
Feb 4, 2026 12:59PM
"We'll be family, alright. I'm Cain and you're Abel"
luinthoron Feb 3, 2026 6:30PM
Choose your words better.
BoomAndZoom Feb 3, 2026 9:34PM
She could’ve just said that they can be sisters in arms … but she just had to say that they could be mother and daughter for some reason…
Yeah this one’s on you, Renako, be prepared to face the oldest weapon of humanity.
Aureole Feb 3, 2026 11:10PM
That reminds me that in some contries where gay couples are not recognized legally, gay couples sometimes adopt each other so social benefits can be shared between romantic partners that was not recognized by law, also wills
last edited at Feb 3, 2026 11:14PM
luinthoron Feb 4, 2026 2:21AM
^In fact, I was immediately reminded of that when I saw this, as it's been brought up a few times about Japan as well,
BoomAndZoom Feb 4, 2026 3:24AM
^^ I see, I just remembered that.
But gay couples still need to be recognized legally, because there are just so many important things that legal marriage is able to do but simple “adoption” couldn’t. (Not to mention sometimes this so-called “adoption” sometimes doesn’t get recognized as the same as married couples, which can result in plenty of inconveniences.)
Also it’s for equality. That’s also important.
(Also, it’s just strange to say how “I want to adopt you”, like I see you as my child, and I am the mama.
It just sounds funny af.)
Aureole Feb 4, 2026 5:59AM
^ I mean, in places where there's unlikely to be advancement in LGBT+ rights and equality, people affected usually assume a more pragmatic approach and settle for a way that "have some of the desired effect".
Thus it's not really "I want to adopt you", but "we're not allowed to legally marry, but by becoming adopted parent/child we may legally inherit each other's property after either of us passed away".
last edited at Feb 4, 2026 6:00AM
lord-of-roses Feb 4, 2026 12:59PM
"We'll be family, alright. I'm Cain and you're Abel"