Get in the meaning of the past in the sense, but for some reason it is written in the present

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I came across this sentence:"i feel blessed everyday that i get to be married to my best friend".
I can't figure out what time Get should be here ,isn't that in the past? is it because she has already performed this action, or is there something I don't understand? thanks

Ricky · Accepted Answer

No, it's all in the present.
I am married to my best friend means I'm still married to him/her and plan to continue to be married to him/her for some time, possibly for the rest of our lives.
I get to be married to my best friend means I am (lucky enough; strangely enough; or whatever) married to my best friend.
"I get to" means, essentially, "I've somehow managed" or "I'm allowed to."
As in:

"Would you like to accompany me to the concert?"
"Sure, provided I get to listen to the music, too, and not just your
gossip."

Get in the meaning of the past in the sense, but for some reason it is written in the present

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