Archive for the 'Straight Wife' Category

Q: Three years ago, my sisters and I found out my father is gay, but not because he came out and told us. My youngest sister (11 at the time) found some incriminating evidence, and put the pieces together. Since then, there has been a mutual understanding between my mother and father, and my father [...]

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Q: I’m a gay father of a six-year-old son. I came out four years ago, and his mother and I remain best friends. My parents wish to keep my ex-wife involved in family gatherings, even when my partner is there. I am caught in the middle, trying to ensure my partner is okay with my [...]

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Q: I am a heterosexual woman, married for 24 years and mother of two grown sons. Their father, who is transgender, fully transitioned two years ago, and we have stayed married throughout the process. We have a deep and abiding bond of love and commitment, so that is not the issue. The issue is that [...]

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Abigail Garner

Teen discovers gay father’s infidelity.

Q: I am a gay father of a 16-year-old daughter who is very angry with me. It has taken me almost 18 years to come to terms with the fact that I am not going to be able to change my sexual orientation. My 25-year marriage has been was wonderful. Not only are my children [...]

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Abigail Garner

Gay husband jealous of wife’s new boyfriend.

Q: I am a bisexual married man who came out to my wife after 20 years together. My motivation was simply to be honest, and I have been since. We have three young beautiful kids and we love each other very much. I am in the foreign service and we love to travel, live abroad, [...]

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Abigail Garner

Gay dad wants both wife and boyfriend.

Q: I am a 20 year old college student and my dad just came out to me. My parents are still married and don’t plan on divorcing. My dad wants to continue his relationship with his boyfriend while staying with my mother. He sees no problem with splitting his life in two. I feel like [...]

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Q: My son is 11 years old. His father and I are divorced. My ex-husband has a life partner and is pretty stable in his relationship. Father and son are close as well. My son does not know his father is gay. I have been talking to my son about acceptance of gays, but he [...]

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