is that marriage of many homosexuals to hetero sexual s ends only in chaos."
Dr. Graw stated he did not agree with Miss Martin's opinion and went on to say he believed that if the heterosexual partner was not too demanding a satisfactory relationship could be built upon companionship.
Mrs. Steiner then went on to ask Miss Martin what she meant by the term "exclusive homo sexual". Miss Martin explained by saying that authorities were inclined to group homosexuals with bi-sexual people, including the pseudo-homo sexual or truly heterosexual who does have some homosexual relationships. She claimed the "exclusive" homosexual is one who is strictly homosexual.
The question was asked, "What is the point of view the homosexual wants the public to take?" The agreed upon answer by all was, "understanding.
Dr. Michael-Smith went on to say that should both the homosexual and heterosexual partners have neurotic problems the marriage would end up in fireworks. Miss Martin then brought up the point that homosexuals are no more neurotic than heterosexuals and that there is very little difference between the two as human beings.
Dr. Michael-Smith also brought out another point that when a marriage of this type does occur that usually the homosexual will expect the heterosexual to adjust to the situati on.
"Many psychologists and psychiatrists, as well as the public in general, think of marriage as the cure for homosexuality. I have done some exten si ve reading on the subject, and I don't believe there is such a thing as a cure for homosexuality since it is not a disease," Miss Martin declared. "More and more authorities are coming to realize that homosexuality has been a part of overy culture including cur own
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Mrs. Steiner being a marriage counsellor in private life pointed out that marriage counsellors do not
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