A Disastrous Equation

同志 + 妻子 = 同妻

Yet another brilliant article from the Economist about the pressures on gay men to get married, and the disappointment and betrayal the women who marry them feel when they find out. Unfortunaly, the concept of familial duty is so strong in some Chinese families that, in a way, even this burden is worth bearing than the prospect of "losing face".

The comments are enlightening, because if you think that this is a China-only phenomenon, do take a look at the Straight Spouse Network. It is a global issue, for which support is avaialble.