Because, of the new law making in legal in several of the United States for people of the same sex to have a legal union, which has never before been accepted. Requires its own term.
ex. Now, that the new law has passed Jim and John will be able to have the parriage (pairage) they have always longed for.
What your sweet, adorable pre-teens turn into when they hit their prime as real teenagers.
Johnny was the most considerate kid when he was 12 years old. Since he's gotten older, he has hit the DO NOT DISTURB ME attitude...now he's a real Painager!