Every family wants to see their children “settled down.”
But what if that very pressure creates marriages built on secrets where one partner quietly continues the life they were told to abandon?
This uncomfortable reality was recently highlighted on Threads, where a woman shared her concerns about wives who, despite being in marriages, allegedly continue same-sex relationships behind their husbands’ backs.
‘Forced into marriage because of family’
According to the woman, many of these marriages didn’t happen out of love, but obligation.
She alleged that some wives were pressured to tie the knot to satisfy family expectations, while secretly maintaining the relationships they had before.
“For those whose wives had a lesbian background before marriage, better check their phones. Most lesbians are forced to marry because of family pressure. But behind their families’ backs, they continue their same-sex lifestyle. Many of my friends are like this,” she wrote.
Her claim immediately sparked reactions, with others stepping forward to share what they had seen in their own circles.
Outwardly religious, but living a double life?
One commenter said the issue was not always obvious, as some women appeared deeply religious in public but still lived a hidden life in private.
“My friend is like that. She’s married but hasn’t had children. She wears the hijab, prays, but is in a lesbian relationship with another hijabi. The husband believes they’re just best friends. She even goes around advising others on moral issues, but the truth is she’s being hypocritical.”
Her story struck a chord with many, as it highlighted the tension between social image and personal reality.
The thread didn’t stop there. Several other users also shared their own observations, admitting that such situations might be more common than people realise.
“It’s sad, but the reality is that it does happen. As women, we can tell the difference between being close as best friends and being close in a romantic relationship.”
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