if they were "something akin to a commercial venture, not a loving union". Many also contend that the fact that civil unions are often not understood can cause difficulty for same-sex couples in emergency situations.

List of jurisdictions recognizing same-sex unions but not same-sex marriage

As of June 12, 2025, the states that provide civil unions but not marriage for same-sex couples are:
* Bolivia
* Croatia

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