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Corey Dade. Fairly or not, African-Americans have become the public face of resistance to same-sex marriage, owing to their religious beliefs and the outspoken opposition of many black pastors. Yet the presence of gays and lesbians in black churches is common. And the fact that they often hold leadership positions in their congregations is the worst kept secret in black America.

These chart toppers set aside their musical talents for a moment to take center stage for another reason: to come out of the closet. Frank Ocean's career was in the balance after he announced on his Twitter page that he was once madly in love with a boy. The budding star hadn't released a proper album before taking a risk that most celebrities save until well into success. British singer Mika came out in the September issue of Instinct Magazine. Ricky Martin's sold more than 60 million albums worldwide and was nominated for one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People magazine in Martin came out in in a heartfelt letter on his website. Clay Aiken, the former American Idol runner-up, multiplatinum recording artist and Broadway star, confirmed longstanding rumors that he is gay in after an interview with Diane Sawyer.

Sadly even in marriage, people change and realise truths about themselves that could change the course of their relationship. Even if you spend decades with someone, can you say for sure that you truly know them? Life brings about many changes, and as we grow as people, there will be things we learn about each other — and ourselves — that can be unexpected.

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