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Coping with homosexual expression within heterosexual marriages: five case studies

J D Latham, G D White

    Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Heterosexual marriages involving homosexual individuals can succeed when sexual orientation is disclosed. This study explores coping mechanisms and offers a model for navigating these unique marital dynamics successfully.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Human Sexuality

    Background:

    • Previous research indicates heterosexual marriages involving homosexual individuals often end in divorce or unhappiness.
    • Many prior studies focused on undisclosed sexual orientation or divorced couples.

    Observation:

    • This study presents five case studies of heterosexual marriages where homosexual individuals disclosed their sexual orientation to their spouses.
    • The focus is on the coping mechanisms employed within these marriages that do not result in dissolution.

    Findings:

    • Disclosure of sexual orientation in heterosexual marriages can lead to different outcomes than previously assumed.
    • Successful coping mechanisms were identified in couples who maintained their marriages post-disclosure.

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    Implications:

    • The findings challenge the prevailing negative consensus on such marriages.
    • A new three-phase heuristic model is proposed to understand and support individuals in these marital situations.