# I think my boyfriend is gay and in denial, what do I do.

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**Created:** [January 5, 2015, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-boyfriend-is-gay-and-in-denial-what-do-i-do/709024 "2015-01-05T10:33:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Urbanredneck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ea5d25/32.png) [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\
**Post date:** [January 7, 2015, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-boyfriend-is-gay-and-in-denial-what-do-i-do/709024/66 "2015-01-07T10:30:07Z")

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So what if he has an attraction to men? Why cannot a man repress a feeling he feels is immoral or otherwise wrong?

Remember being “gay” is a combination of genetic and cultural forces. Same sex feelings can be nurtured or repressed. Why not let him choose?

Why? Are you afraid he will leave you for the first cute guy that comes along?

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