Does gender affect marriage in Skyrim?

No, gender does not affect marriage eligibility in Skyrim; you can marry any available male or female NPC, regardless of your Dragonborn's gender, as long as you wear an Amulet of Mara and fulfill their requirements (like completing a quest or raising their disposition). While there are slightly more male marriage candidates and minor perks related to gender (like the Allure speech perk being better for females), the core marriage mechanic is gender-neutral, allowing same-sex and interracial marriages.
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Is marriage gender locked in Skyrim?

It does not matter at all in marriage - there is no gender limit either way. All characters can marry eligible partners of either sex, regardless of the character's sex.
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Who's the best female to marry in Skyrim?

There's no single "best" wife in Skyrim, as it depends on player preference, but popular choices include Aela the Huntress (strong follower, werewolf, Companions member), Mjoll the Lioness (essential/unkillable, great dialogue), Camilla Valerius (free gold from shop), Muiri (alchemist, good early game), and Borgakh the Steel-Heart (warrior, loyal). Each offers different gameplay benefits, from combat support to economic advantages like daily income.
 
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Can you marry female characters as a female in Skyrim?

Yes you can marry a girl as a girl. though the game does not offer any sapphic storylines as far as I can tell.
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Is it better to play male or female in Skyrim?

If your focus is the 'Agent of Dibella' perk, then yes: it is, objectively, the better option to use a female avatar. My personal opinion, however, is that the difference between avatar genders is negligible to the point that a single perk does not influence my decision in character creation.
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Does gender matter when marrying in Skyrim?

Marriage Guide: All Female and Male Marriage Partners

In Skyrim, you can marry anyone of any gender or race. However, searching for love can be hard in a world fraught with civil war and dragons.
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Can I have a baby in Skyrim?

Yes, you can have children in Skyrim through adoption if you have the Hearthfire DLC, but you cannot have biological children. To adopt, you need a house with a child's bedroom, and you can then find orphaned children in cities or at the Honorhall Orphanage in Riften after completing the "Innocence Lost" quest. Adopted children can live with you, play games, do chores, and even bring pets home.
 
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Can I have two wives in Skyrim?

Once you get marry with the vanilla system, you can use the Shrine to move your vanilla spouse to one of the multiple marriage slots. You can also reset the vanilla quest using the shrine so that you can have another wedding.
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Who is the best female companion in Skyrim?

The best female follower in Skyrim depends on your playstyle, with popular choices including Serana (powerful magic, DLC), Aela the Huntress (archer, werewolf), Mjoll the Lioness (tanky warrior), Jenassa (sneaky archer), and Frea (dual-wielding warrior from Dragonborn DLC). For modded experiences, Sofia, Auri (Song of the Green), and the Serana Dialogue Add-On are highly recommended for enhanced personality and quests. 
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Can you marry a dragon in Skyrim?

Typically, you can't marry a dragon in Skyrim. Thin-Coyote-551 explains to another member on the thread, this is achieved by using a mod.
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Can you divorce your spouse in Skyrim?

No, you cannot divorce your wife in vanilla Skyrim; marriage is permanent, but you can effectively "divorce" by killing your spouse or using PC console commands, though this often prevents remarriage without further commands or mods. Mods offer a true divorce system, allowing you to remarry without killing your partner.
 
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What is the best spouse to turn into a vampire in Skyrim?

For the "best" spouse to turn into a vampire in Skyrim (Dawnguard DLC), players often pick Ysolda (Whiterun) for unique dark red eye markings or Muiri (Windhelm) for her Dark Brotherhood ties fitting an evil path, though any non-follower spouse generally works, with Serana (modded) being popular for lore; just avoid Aela, Farkas, Vilkas (unless cured), and others on the exclusion list. 
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What are the benefits of getting married in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, marriage offers useful perks like daily gold, free home-cooked meals (boosting regen), and the Lover's Comfort bonus for faster skill leveling when sleeping at home, plus your spouse can become a merchant or follower, and with Hearthfire, you can adopt children. These benefits provide passive income, convenient buffs, and extra companions, enhancing roleplaying and gameplay. 
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Can a female marry a female?

Yes, a girl can marry a girl, as same-sex marriage is legally recognized in many countries and US states, allowing two women to have a legal marriage, just like any other couple, with rights, responsibilities, and the ability to form families. While it's legal in the U.S. nationwide due to the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, cultural, religious, or legal restrictions still exist in other parts of the world, but globally, acceptance for women marrying women is growing. 
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Why can't you marry Khajiit in Skyrim?

The reason you can't marry any Khajiit, is due to their religion (which is odd, considering they basically "created" Mara), and the way their society works. There can only be one "Mane" (essentially the alpha male) of an entire clan.
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Can you marry a girl if you're a girl in Skyrim?

Yes, absolutely! In Skyrim, your female Dragonborn character can marry any marriageable female NPC, as the game allows same-sex marriages between any gender and race without needing mods. The process is the same: wear an Amulet of Mara, find a potential spouse (like Aela the Huntress, Camilla Valerius, or others), fulfill their requirements (often a small quest), and propose for a temple wedding.
 
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How to know if marriage is worth saving?

Whether your marriage is worth saving is a personal decision, but positive signs often include both partners wanting to work on it, maintaining friendship and shared values, effective communication, and a willingness to address past wounds and personal growth; conversely, constant fighting, lack of trust, emotional disconnect, or feeling happier apart suggest it might be time to move on, with counseling often being a key step to explore either path. 
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Who is the perfect wife in Skyrim?

  • 15 Jordis the Sword-Maiden.
  • 14 Ria.
  • 13 Orla.
  • 12 Shahvee.
  • 11 Borgakh the Steel Heart.
  • 10 Jenassa.
  • 9 Ysolda.
  • 8 Lydia.
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What is a dirty mod in Skyrim?

Dirty edits are often a side-effect of mod creation, and are often due to bugs in the utilities Bethesda has provided to create mods, rather than bad practice by mod authors. Dirty edits can cause a wide range of issues, including incorrect game settings, missing content, broken quests and crashing to desktop.
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What happens if I marry twice?

Committing bigamy in the United States is against the law in every state, and those who engage in it can be subject to both criminal and civil penalties. Civil law treats this concept somewhat differently from criminal law. Because your second marriage is illegal, it is considered void because it legally cannot exist.
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Can you have kids with your spouse in Skyrim?

If the Official Plug-in Hearthfire is installed, marriage can also include children. The Dragonborn's adopted child will also be adopted by the spouse, as well as instantly move into the house where the Dragonborn's new son or daughter is living.
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Can you legally unadopt a child?

Either a child's biological parents or their adoptive parents may file a petition to reverse an adoption. The court may grant the petition and vacate its previous adoption order. In that case, the birth certificate of the child is changed to show the biological parents as the child's parents once again.
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Are dragonborns infertile?

Dragonborn in my world are sterile, as they are the result of true dragon eggs that incubate in elf or human blood.
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Who is the best kid to adopt in Skyrim?

The "best" kids to adopt in Skyrim are subjective, but popular choices are Lucia (Whiterun), Sofie (Windhelm), and Sissel (Rorikstead) for their compelling stories and dire situations; Lucia is a sweet orphan, Sofie is a flower girl, and Sissel needs rescuing from an abusive father, often requiring you to kill the father first, while Alesan in Dawnstar is also highly recommended for his hard work and hardship, offering a chance at a better life. 
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