While love is often considered the primary reason for marriage, the reality is that many couples marry for a variety of other reasons. These can include legal or financial benefits, societal pressures, religious traditions, or the pursuit of security and stability.
For Reddit user Proud_Pay_2128, love was notably absent from the equation. She and her childhood friend entered into a marriage of convenience as a cover-up to leave their restrictive religious community. Four years later, their revelation of the truth sparked a whirlwind of opinions and emotions online.
We reached out to the original poster, who agreed to share more details under the condition of anonymity. When asked why she decided to share her story online, she explained that she sought insights and advice from others, hoping to move forward. “I wasn’t expecting it to get so big,” she admitted.
Despite the unconventional nature of their marriage, she found it fulfilling in its own way. “My ex-husband and I really helped each other, and we were free to fulfill our sentimental or sexual needs with other people. It was funny for him to use the ‘married card’ to get dates. He got way more dates than me, and now I’m not interested in dating, but it was so fun.”
Regarding her family, she feels that maintaining distance is the best course of action. “I’m a bit scared, but my ex-husband is helping me protect myself right now. I really don’t care about anybody back home. I have always been a black sheep anyway.”
Reflecting on her experience, she has no regrets about using her marriage as a means to leave the religious community. “Our marriage was perfect compared to so many others. We never argued, never got mad at each other, and we always helped each other out. I kinda wish things were different so we could have real romantic feelings, but I think not having that made it work so well. We even celebrated our divorce together. I still love my ex-husband in a way, and I love to have him and his boyfriend in my life. I just think I can’t top that, so I’m not interested in dating or marriage. But overall, besides my stress and my scary situation, I’m happy with my life,” she shared fondly.
This story highlights the diverse reasons people choose to marry and how unconventional arrangements can sometimes provide the freedom and support that traditional marriages might not.
These two friends decided to marry as a cover-up for leaving their religious community
She tells more details in the comments
Woman Reveals New Story: “I Slept with My Ex-Husband and His Boyfriend Last Night”
In a heartfelt Reddit post, a woman shares her unique and deeply personal experience with her ex-husband and his boyfriend. After marrying her gay best friend to escape a strict religious community, their bond has remained strong, leading to an unexpected and comforting connection.
She details a recent night where, due to exhaustion, she ended up sleeping in the same bed as her ex-husband and his boyfriend. This intimate but non-romantic situation left her feeling loved, safe, and conflicted about her emotions.
As she seeks advice from the community, she opens up about her struggle to rationalize her feelings and her need for affection in these trying times. This post is a poignant reminder of the complexities of human relationships and the comfort we can find in the most unexpected places.
