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I was married to a Gay Man and now he says he loves me again.
Sep 28, 2007

Eight years ago I divorced a man who was having an affair on me with his gay lover. And although we have been friends and share and eight year old son , I never thought that he was still attracted to me. I have since re-married and have another child. Currently, my husband and I are having alot of problems. My ex-husband has been there for me emotionally and financially and revealed to me that in fact he still loves me and would like to pursue a relationship. I am very confused. I cared and still loved this person for sometime and still do harbor feelings for him. But can someone just turn off being gay. Please help

Response from Dr. Frascino

Hello,

Can someone just turn off being gay? No. Sexual orientation is not like a vibrator with an on and off switch. One can choose not to have gay sex, but one cannot choose not to be gay. Remember the old saying about leopards not being able to change their spots?

I have no doubt your ex-hubby cares for you and your son and I'm delighted he has remained involved in your lives. However, as far as expecting him to turn off his gayness, don't count on it. Could you turn off your straightness?

Dr. Bob



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