But those wanting to take their legally recognised partners with them face a lottery.
Researchers met partners who were able to have their say without reservation and recognised partners as reliable allies.
This confirms previous research that identifies understanding as critical in recognising partners goals in tourism partnerships (Buckley and Sommer 2001) and in respecting varying perspectives on problems in a range of other types of partnerships (McGinnis and others 1999; Steffen 2004).
Negotiations have indeed been conducted without considering the absence of a legally recognised religious partner (Religionsgemeinschaft) as an obstacle.
If these specific needs are not recognised by partners at field level, and not prioritised by donors, the response activities that result will not meet the needs of this vulnerable yet neglected group.
Other incidents have involved people with dementia not recognising their partner and thinking they have been kidnapped.
It's also important to try to recognise your partner's love language: he or she might just be doing the washing, or tidying the kitchen, or shopping, but underlying it is an act of love that should be named and acknowledged.
And if successful, the standards set by recognising each partner's spec and safety certification could set the standards for manufacturers from elsewhere.
But when I wake up and can't even recognise my partner lying next to me, I can't help hoping that future generations will be able to enjoy the crystal-clear vision that was once our ancestors' birthright.
A growing body of research has recognised that intimate partner violence (IPV) has far-reaching health and economic impacts for women and societies worldwide.
