Leave it to the NY Times to put this positive spin on so-called Gay Marriage.
A study to be released next month is offering a rare glimpse inside gay relationships and reveals that monogamy is not a central feature for many. Some gay men and lesbians argue that, as a result, they have stronger, longer-lasting and more honest relationships. And while that may sound counterintuitive, some experts say boundary-challenging gay relationships represent an evolution in marriage — one that might point the way for the survival of the institution.
New research at San Francisco State University reveals just how common open relationships are among gay men and lesbians in the Bay Area. The Gay Couples Study has followed 556 male couples for three years — about 50 percent of those surveyed have sex outside their relationships, with the knowledge and approval of their partners.
So, leaving aside the Christian theological arguments that there is no such thing as Gay Marriage; it would appear the thing people are calling gay marriage leaves out one important aspect of Marriage: fidelity.
Even better is this tidbit from the article: None of this is news in the gay community, but few will speak publicly about it. Of the dozen people in open relationships contacted for this column, no one would agree to use his or her full name, citing privacy concerns. They also worried that discussing the subject could undermine the legal fight for same-sex marriage.
Oh my, we sure wouldn't want to argue our position based on something inconvenient like THE TRUTH!
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Looks like someone forgot to mention that heterosexuals are just as bad when it comes to fidelity. Need I being up Tiger Woods or the countless politicians that cheat on their spouces, or polygamists with 10 wives?
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