ABSTRACT

Until recently it was common for some therapists and ministers to advise male homosexuals and lesbians to marry in order to be "cured.” In many instances unhappiness and even tragedy ensued for both parties. Perhaps more com­ mon, especially for the female partner, is the situation whereby pre-lesbian (or pre-homosexual) individuals marry before they have achieved an understanding of their ori­ entation. A third type is one in which a marriage is contracted, for friendship or convenience, or even to deceive straight society, with the clear understanding that one or both parties will remain homosexual. See also "Couples,” XIV.H.