Traditional marriage - by definition is conservative. I think what gays are looking for is the legal safeguards of marriage - I doubt they want the more traditional parts... So why don't they modify domestic partnerships - and make them an interesting alternative? Something others might want to commit under?
Why not create a union for adults from scratch and see how it competes with the more traditional approach?
If it's going to be open - open it up for all. Some people might want to add aging parents to their insurance. The parent/child commitment can be looked at too. It's not just sexual unions, right? But while all the exploring is done - we don't have to put traditional marriage at risk. Leave that alone. Experiment with other options without destroying what exists.
If conservatives wanted to have 'bath houses' but decided we wanted to join gay bath houses and CHANGE their ways - like adding a prayer service from 2 to 5 pm daily - I doubt gays would be pleased.
Gays need to be a little considerate of our traditions too...
They have been in a relationship for many years. I don’t know the details of their business relationship....nor am I going to inquire. I think marriage is between one man and one women. Just saying.