It's normal and easy to leave your family behind in our western society, but is that the case for middle-eastern families? It's a different culture and since I haven't lived it, I will not pretend to understand it.
I think it's weird to believe in gods, but I am thankful for my being brought up with christian values, mainly love your neighbour and don't kill. My family isn't faithful to god either.
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I have to think that there was more going on with this guy than only this issue with his mother.
As others have pointed out, he was a professional, in a long term relationship with a guy and lived in a western, democratic country that has moved ahead greatly in the area of homo rights.
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I have a friend who is from Pakistan who insists on calling himself straight, but he has only had sex with one girl but multiple guys. He justifies his claim by saying he doesn't suck or bottom. He only gets oral performed on him and he tops. This denial is a big part of his religion and culture.
This story bothers me because of the man's age, his level of education, his MD degree and the fact he has been partnered so long. I agree with Rareboy that there is more to this than meets the eye. His autopsied reveal some heavy drugs in his system, too.
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