Lack of these benefits will cost a couple between $41,196 and $467,582 over their lifetime (“Gay Marriage Procon” 2). Married couples have the right to file joint tax returns and receive joint home, health, and auto insurance. Spouses also have the right to visit hospitals in times of crisis. Marriage is also beneficial for the health of children, because marriage guarantees joint custody and an obligation to pay child support (“MarriageEqualityUSA” 2). Married couples tend to be healthier and happier than unmarried couples, and that alone is reason enough to legalize marriage for same-sex couples. Those who oppose same-sex marriage insist that it would disrupt the very fabric of our society and that we, as a nation, should continue to practice traditional marriage. Marriage, in fact, would be very beneficial to society as we know it. People would become more open-minded and would be able to see things from other people's points of view. There would be thousands of stable homes for children in foster care. It is estimated that 800 new jobs would be created, which would provide an economic boost to our country. Society will adapt to same-sex marriage and those who oppose it will realize their mistakes