Lavender marriage
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A lavender marriage is a heterosexual marriage of convenience intended to conceal one or both spouses’ homosexual sexual orientation.
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What is a lavender marriage?
A lavender marriage is a heterosexual marriage entered into for the purpose of concealing one or both spouses’ homosexual sexual orientation. The marriage is described as one of convenience because its public appearance serves to deflect suspicion about the spouses’ sexuality.