Mar 14th, 2006
Mumbai Mountain
More on the topic of mixed-orientation marriages:
DNA (Daily News & Analysis) a media outlet in India, published an article about social pressure for gay and bisexual people to enter into marriages a la Brokeback.
Of course, it was the headline that caught my eye:
Dad, are you gay? by Farhad J. Dadyburjor
Excerpt:
While some divorce, others work out “arrangements” with their spouse and lover or use business trips to get their jollies. Most, however, continue living in the shadows, afraid of the light.
“I’ve witnessed several cases like this, probably one a month,” says psychotherapist, Varkha Chulani. “Sometimes, even after the husband tells his wife about his preference, the marriage continues because she would rather live in a sexless marriage than face the social ramifications.”