Husband for Rent: What?!?

@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
May 16, 2026 7:02pm CST
It may not sound right, but you read the title right. I came across a short video clip about how you can hire a husband in Japan. He will portray himself as a husband who had rented him. A typical day involves having a companion by having a date at night. It is like an escort service, which is a good business to gain money in a man's pocket. Is it a hard-working job? It is indeed an easy job. What do you think, guys? Image Credit: media.newyorker.com
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Amber
@AmbiePam (122134)
• United States
17 May
I heard that was the premise of a movie that came out this year called Rental Family, too.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 May
I agree. They also offer this kind of service. I find it weird, but it happens in Japan.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (41319)
• Philippines
19 May
Wow, they actually pay you to be a husband? That’s pretty bizarre! So does that mean you have to live with the girl too, or is it more of a part-time gig where you’re only together in public and go your separate ways at night? Are women really so desperate to temporarily rent a husband?
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 May
I have not read about women for rent there. I was thinking some women tend to be desperate when availing themselves of this kind of service. If women indulge in this kind of job, it is an old issue that relates to escort services here and there.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (41319)
• Philippines
22 May
@Shavkat But this is different because they act as a husband, not just an ordinary escort. Being a temporary husband might sound strange, but it’s about women not wanting to be seen as single in their social circles. In the end, it can feel awkward since they’d be pretending to be married and have a romantic connection. Escort services don’t have these traits; they’re purely transactional.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
25 May
@rsa101 Indeed. It is a big difference. I also heard that we can rent a family in Japan.
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cuttyrish
@cuttyrish (3264)
• United States
19 May
I've read soomewhere in japan to a guy for rent just to spend time with a girl, or just talk or hug.. but not a husband lol, but its still revolves around the same ideaa.
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cuttyrish
@cuttyrish (3264)
• United States
22 May
@Shavkat if someone would hire you? Would you want to be hired? lol
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 May
It is indeed that it connotes the same idea.
Stacey
@xstitcher (39246)
• Petaluma, California
17 May
I've heard of this. Not something I'd be doing.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 May
For me, I was so surprised at first. It was like women who tend to work similarly to it.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (136787)
• Marion, Ohio
17 May
At least you can return them if you don't like them
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 May
You have a point.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (383765)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 May
You'd think it would be an easy job but perhaps there are some drawbacks.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 May
I also think the same way. Some people have indifferent connotations with regard to this kind of job, especially women.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (175018)
• United States
17 May
Uhm... what? LMFAO! I don't need to rent a husband.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 May
I think women are not for rent.
Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (11837)
• United Kingdom
4 Jun
I wouldn’t be comfortable with The Mister doing that and I know he would never do it. Ok for single guys but not married. Putting up shelves, gardening ….thats ok for married guys….