Gay men are not so hot for marriage: We're told that gay men all sit around dreaming about their wedding day: "Should I go with the ball-style gown or the sleek mini-dress so I can cut loose at the reception?" According to the General Social Survey (you'd think I'd find some other survey to use once in a while) 22% of gay men feel that personal freedom is more important than marriage. Another 25% can't decide which is more important. That is double the number of straight men who prefer independence, and keep in mind that many of these heteros are married. Nobody values freedom like the inmate!