partnerhuwelijken
Partnerhuwelijken, literally partner marriages, are a type of living arrangement where two people, usually of the same sex, live together in a committed relationship. These arrangements are often seen as an alternative to traditional marriage and may or may not involve legal union. Partnerhuwelijken are most commonly associated with same-sex relationships, but can also occur between people of different sexes who choose not to formalize their relationship through traditional marriage.
In the Netherlands, where the term originated, partnerhuwelijken are recognized as a social phenomenon. They often
The term partnerhuwelijken was first used in the 1990s to describe same-sex partnerships in the Netherlands.
In many countries, including the Netherlands, laws and policies have recognized the importance of registered partnerships,