A complete guide to gay marriage in Hong Kong: It’s actually not as difficult as you think!
"I didn't expect that I could go to the market with my boyfriend to buy food now, and most importantly, help him pick out pork!" Auntie shared with me with a smile. This transformation took four years. Today I would like to share with you how gay couples in Hong Kong build their own lives step by step.
Key Choices for Marriage Registration
I used to think that since Hong Kong did not recognize same-sex marriage, nothing could be done. But it turns out that is not the case. Jason, a worker, shared with me: "After we registered in Taiwan, the company's HR department immediately handed me a form and asked me to register for partner benefits!"
Medical and welfare secret passage
In Hong Kong, buying insurance, renting a property, and even opening a bank account are not as difficult as you might think. Ming and her boyfriend recently rented an apartment in the East District: "When the landlord saw our Taiwan marriage certificate, he immediately said, 'Young people are responsible and can be trusted!' He even reduced the deposit."
Ah-Wen and her girlfriend discovered that many large companies now have LGBT-friendly policies: "Last time on a company trip, the HR asked me if I wanted to register as a couple, and even booked a room for two for me."
Wisdom from the details of life
"What surprised me most was the reaction of the neighbors." Ajun who lives in Sham Shui Po shared: "The vegetable seller downstairs always asks: 'Has your husband come home? I saved some fresh Chinese cabbage for him!'" It turns out that there are many heartwarming stories hidden in the details of life.
Many people will ask: What about medical care? Many hospitals have begun to accept "advance medical directives" from same-sex couples so that everyone can take care of each other. Ken shared with me: "Once he was admitted to the hospital with a fever, the nurse saw our documents and asked me if I wanted to add an extra bed to accompany him."
Financial strategy and future plans
Buying a home may be the biggest headache for many couples. But it turns out that as long as you do enough preparation, there are different ways to choose. Some couples will start a company together and then buy a property in the name of the company; some will find an open-minded lawyer to help with all the legal documents.
"We are saving money now, and we are planning to retire in Taiwan or other countries." May and his girlfriend have already started planning for the future: "Now we are marking places that are friendly to gays, so we don't have to be so anxious while waiting."
Managing family relationships
The most surprising thing is that now many parents are slowly beginning to accept it. Ah Shan said: "My mother used to always tell me to get married quickly, but now she asks: 'When are you and him going to have the wedding? Wait for me to arrange an appointment with all the relatives!'"
Some couples will use "soft tactics" and tell their families: "We live together now, which can save a lot of rent." They will gradually wait for their families to get used to it before explaining the relationship. "The most touching thing was when my mother suddenly said one day: 'If you make her happy, I will be happy too.'"
Useful reminders and suggestions
If you want to start a same-sex marriage in Hong Kong, here are some things to remember:
- Find out in advance which companies have LGBT-friendly policies
- Prepare medical authorization and legal documents
- Choose the right LGBT-friendly agent or lawyer
- Communicate with your family slowly, don't rush
In conclusion, there is still a long way to go for same-sex marriage in Hong Kong. But as Ming said, "The most important thing is to find your own way of life. Our love is the same as everyone else's. We all want to live a good life."
In fact, everyone's story is different, but they all have one thing in common: as long as there is love, there will always be a way to go. Let us look forward to a more equal and open future together.
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