ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Same-sex marriage in Massachusetts

Okay, so imagine you have a friend and they really love someone. They love them so much that they want to get married and have a big party. But, usually when people get married, it's a man and a woman.

But, in Massachusetts, some people wanted to change that and let anyone who loves someone else get married, even if they are the same gender. So, they talked to some very important people who make decisions about things like this and they said it was okay!

Now, if your friend is the same gender as the person they love, they can get married in Massachusetts and have a big party just like everyone else. It's important to remember that love is love, no matter who you are.