What Do You Think of This Situation?

Finland
September 30, 2007 8:55am CST
A guy and a girl are best friends. The guy is gay. Since they both live in Asia where being gay is still considered "taboo", they decide to get married. The girl thinks that it's the best way out since after all, they are best friends. What do you think about this? If you heard that your female friend wanted to get married in such a situation, what would you say to her? Would you support her? Have you ever heard of such a marriage being "successful"?
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7 responses
• Philippines
1 Oct 07
Hello ailema4ever.. I think that would be okay for me. There is no discrimination when we talk about marriage. As long as they love each other and they deserve to get married, then it would be okay for me. Actually, their relationship is healthy because they start from being best friends. In terms of having a successful marriage in this kind of relationship, I think it is possible. Have a nice day and God bless!
• Finland
1 Oct 07
Yes, I believe that no matter what, they'll always be best friends. :-)))
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• China
30 Sep 07
I think its unfair for this girl.I dont know how good their relationship is,but lets suppose if the girl fell in love with this guy one day,how painful she would be.On the other hand,if the girl found her beloved one at last,would that guy understand and accept her finally?Anyway,I dont think such a marriage would be successful.Personally,I thought the gay guy is a little bit selfish.
• Philippines
1 Oct 07
Agree with monica. The problem is when the girl finally finds a true man that she loves. What happens then? She might regret doing all this marry-the-gay-friend thing. If the new guy is open minded enough and has a sense of humor, he might understand. Otherwise, it would be a wasted opportunity for the woman to find true romance. Sorry but I think the whole thing is ridiculous. They're making a mockery of marriage.
• China
30 Sep 07
I hope she has a happy ending as I thought she is such a nice woman.
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• Finland
30 Sep 07
He he he...thanks for your view, Monica. Yeah, I understand your point of view, but remember that the girl also consented to this marriage. :-))) You're right though...I don't know what'll happen if the girl found her beloved one at last...I guess I'll never know.
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@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
1 Oct 07
I had a gay male friend who married a lesbian because they both turned forty and had no one to spend their lives with. 2 years later my friend met a man and fell in love and the two had to divorce and the lesbian is still alone. But they are still best friends. Now, if the girl really wants to be married to a man who doesn't desire her physically and if she thinks she can handle it, great. If one day, things loosen up as far as sexuality is concerned and the guy falls in love with another guy, would the girl be shattered? Would the friendship suffer? Just a few things to think about.
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@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
1 Oct 07
Well, I think that my biggest concern is that the friendship would suffer. Good friends are hard to come by. I married my best friend, who was gay, but this was the one side of him that he didn't display. He was lying to himself. It took a long time before I was able to fully trust him again. I was "best man" at his commitment ceremony, and we got to talk about thing that we had not during that time. But our friendship suffered. I love him dearly and I am glad that he is finally happy. But he was/is a great friend that I would never want to lose.
• Finland
3 Oct 07
Ah...interesting perspective. I understand what you mean. Losing a best friend is bad. :-((((
• Finland
1 Oct 07
Hi, cyntrow, so your friend had such an experience, eh? Yeah, I understand that this kind of marriage has greater risks. THANKS for giving your two cents. :-)))
@Laydee83 (275)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 07
Yes, I have heard of this. Successful? No. A friend of mine is in a situation that a requiers heterosexual lifestyle ONLY. She is a lesbian and she felt that "coming out" in a heterosexual atmosphere would ruin her career. She married a friend of mine who is in the SAME situation and understand her options. They agreed to be married only for 2 years and aftre that get a divorce and so on. Just until they can BOTH manage their lifestyle without question from anyone. I know amny peopel that marry this way for family, careers, enviroment and situation. it happens. What THEY make of it is on them. But we are NO ONE to judge them by the choices they choose to make.
• Finland
30 Sep 07
Hi, Laydee...so there are lots of people who do that, eh? Interesting!!! I never knew this. And yes, we can't judge them. I'm just curious whether it could work out in real life or not. So your friend finally got a divorce, eh? I think the one in my story's still staying with the wife. ;-D
@Laydee83 (275)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 07
Yea the divorce was serious. But they remain friends. It was an agreement to help each other out. So I completly understand their actions. Now your friends, staying to gether might not be such a great thing in the long run. But who am I to judge, right? I hope all they desire comes true.
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• Finland
30 Sep 07
Yeah, I know what you mean, Laydee. I wonder as well about that if they can be truly happy like other couples who love each other in THAT way...oh well...
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@eden32 (3973)
• United States
1 Oct 07
I don't think that's any better or any worse of a reason to marry than any other. At least they're being honest with each other about what they want & need from the relationship. In a perfect world there wouldn't be any need for hiding your true self from the world, but this isn't a perfect world & if this man doesn't feel like changing society all by himself that's his right. I have a very good friend who identifies herself as a lesbian who happened to fall in love with a man. They have a great relationship, even though it's not exactly traditional.
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• Finland
1 Oct 07
I agree with you in the fact that they're being honest with each other and at least they're doing what they believe to be "good" for them. :-))) And I agree with you about utopia he he he he...THANKS for sharing your personal experiences, too! ;-D
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@josuas1 (53)
• Indonesia
1 Oct 07
since i am a christiant, i'm 100% refusing a-gay-marriage in this world. so i highly appreciate to the female in your story for her sacrifaction. and if two of them were loyal, they probably would finally love each other. what a wonderful life!!!!!!!!!
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@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
4 Oct 07
ailema, Gays can't change. Attraction is something born into them. If your friend thinks this is the case, you should tell her it is impossible. Just a bit of advice from someone who has been there.
• Finland
8 Oct 07
Gays can't change? Says who? Back in Indo, I saw on TV a gay guy who's now changed into a straight person. :-))) By the way, the people in my stories aren't my friends...they're friends of my friends, so I can't really tell them anything 'coz I don't know them.
• Finland
1 Oct 07
Josuas, I understand what you mean. It'd be LOVELY if they finally love each other in a romantic way he he he... Mark Miyashiro, I understand the sanctity of a marriage vow. Who knows maybe the guy thinks he'll be able to change later on, with God's help? ;-D
@ashtraay (46)
• Pakistan
30 Sep 07
hmmmm.I am sure they wil never b happy.bcoz right now due to emotional feelings she is willing to marry him but afterwards she will face alot of problems.so you should not support her.but may i tell you if you oppose her she will think you are jealous of her.and she will not accept your suggestion.
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• Finland
30 Sep 07
THANKS for your view, Ashtraay...actually they're NOT my friends. I heard about them from a close friend of mine and I was just wondering if they could be happy together he he he...