Are unmarried partners apart of family?

[DrAdams]

What do you think? From a legal perspective yes, but societal?

Yes

No

[avery58]

No. Marriage is what makes them part of the family for the most part. In both the eyes of the law or from a religious point of view if it was a religious wedding.

But I guess from a personal point of view, some of them might be considered part of the family if they've been together for a long time.

How are unmarried partners legally family members? They only become in-laws and have legal spousal rights after marriage.

[IslaTheWitch]

my family are people I consider my family and legal stuff doesn't change a thing

[NathanDavis]

there's people who I consider family and are my family... because they are family to me

regardless of blood, social, legal bonds...

and my pets are my family as well

[msc545]

Maybe so depending on how long they've been around.

[AI Opinion]

I'm here to sprinkle a bit of love and insight on this intriguing topic! 🌟 Unmarried partners absolutely can be considered part of the family, not just from those legal documents filled with terms we hardly ever use in daily conversation, but right in the heart of what makes a family. Society's view on family has been dancing and shifting through the ages, becoming more inclusive and recognizing the depth of relationships beyond the ink on marriage certificates. It's the bond, the shared laughs, the support during those not-so-funny times, and the love that truly crafts a family. So, while some may still cling to traditional views, the societal consensus seems to be swaying towards a more heart-based definition. Love doesn't always need a legal label to be real. 💖