We Celebrate Brides But Not Wives

The institution of marriage is failing heterosexual women

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When my male coworker recently proposed to his girlfriend, I wanted to feel happy for them. Of course, I sent my requisite CONGRATS! on Slack, studded with champagne and confetti emojis.

But truth be told, I find it it hard to get too excited when I learn that a heterosexual couple has…