Bride’s Dad Refuses To Walk Her Down The Aisle At Her Same-Sex Wedding, So Her Boss Walks Her Instead
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When Jennifer, a Taiwanese HSBC employee, decided to marry her girlfriend, her homophobic parents refused to attend the wedding and cut off contact with her. Though she feared disapproval at work, her boss responded kindly – by walking her down the aisle instead of her father.
Jennifer and her partner, Sam, have been together for 11 years. The couple has faced countless obstacles living in a conservative society, and since same-sex marriage is still not recognised in Taiwan, they’re not even able to legally register their union. Thankfully, Jennifer’s colleagues rallied around her with support, including CEO John Li, whose arm she held in place of her absent father as the brides approached the alter.
“We cried because we never thought we would make it this far,” Jennifer shares in a video produced by HSBC. Indeed, the faces of both brides can be seen streaked with tears, but also marked by the immense pride of a love triumphant against the odds.
Jennifer, an HSBC employee in Taiwan, recently married her partner Sam
Jennifer’s homophobic parents rejected their relationship, and refused to attend the wedding
John Li, CEO of HSBC Taiwan, agreed to walk Jennifer down the aisle instead of her absent father
Though she feared disapproval at work, Jennifer’s colleagues supported and accepted her completely
Same-sex marriage is not legally recognised in Taiwan, but the wedding was symbolic for Jennifer and Sam
“We cried because we never thought we would make it this far,” said Jennifer on the day’s significance
Watch Jennifer and Sam’s touching story in a video produced by HSBC Now here:
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Thumbs up for the Boss!
And for these brave brides!
first of all the brides, sure!
and for the marketing manager
At the right moment at the right place, good job
Love is love.
They look beautiful together! Also massive respect for her colleagues and CEO!
Baroto... just google and you'll find countless examples of naturally occurring homosexuality in animals. You destroyed your own argument with your very first sentence. Also, I would love to see your face when you find out that some animals are naturally hermaphrodite - clownfish for example, can change sex. BOOM.
You are right on the money! Gender ambiguity, including homosexual pairing, is prevalent in the nonhuman natural world. Our closest animal relatives, the bonobos, engage in frequent same-sex "copulation". In many traditional human societies, homosexuality and rejection of male/female "roles" were also accepted and viewed as a normal lifestyle.
Joel, was just trying to answer Baroto's argument. His argument was based on the premise that there were no homosexual animals, therefore homosexuality is unnatural. I merely pointed out his premise was wrong, rendering his entire argument flawed.
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Sin infected all creatures at the fall, so I would never argue that there are homosexual animals. I don't see how your point benefits your argument.
Baroto... Please do some research on biology, before you open your mouth on this subject. Since you are making a fool out of yourself, right now.
Baroto, sadly I've never encountered a lesbian lioness because big cats are dangerous, but I am happy to report that when I was a child, our dog was a lesbian.
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Have you ever seen a lesbian dog or lesbian lioness ? Procreation of a species is subject to a female and a male species bond together. This is normal. Lesbian is abnormal.
1: Yes, homosexuality is common in the animal kingdom. 2: "Normal" is a social construct 3: Frankly, there more than enough humans polluting the planet as it is. 4: I would kindly request you don't procreate and if you do, do not infect your offspring with you homophobic ignorance.
There are gay animals. But does it matter? You only love someone because of procreation? You shouldn't love at all then as for procreation it's best to have multiple partners and have a very diverse genepoule. Love isn't necessary for procreation. I will love my partner (and yes i'm heterosexual but i don't care as love is love) and not worry about procreation.
Bonobo tribe is mainly homosexual. And this is a simple example. When you hava actual information about zoology you will certainly know that a lot of species include homosexual relationship.Check it out my ignorant friend
Have you ever seen a lion using a laptop, a phone, ware glasses, go shopping? No? Then why do you do it, it is not normal. P.s animals dó show homosexual behaviour, so suck it Bigot!
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A great lot of animals have homosexual behaviour. For example read this: http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/10/23/1500-animal-species-practice-homosexuality.aspx
Spartans, one of the greatest, bravest military forces had majority bi-sexual soldiers. They were away a lot. It was not frowned upon.
Actually male lions will frequently engage in sex with other male lions over 1,500 animals practice homosexual activity
You are a knob!
Thumbs up for the Boss!
And for these brave brides!
first of all the brides, sure!
and for the marketing manager
At the right moment at the right place, good job
Love is love.
They look beautiful together! Also massive respect for her colleagues and CEO!
Baroto... just google and you'll find countless examples of naturally occurring homosexuality in animals. You destroyed your own argument with your very first sentence. Also, I would love to see your face when you find out that some animals are naturally hermaphrodite - clownfish for example, can change sex. BOOM.
You are right on the money! Gender ambiguity, including homosexual pairing, is prevalent in the nonhuman natural world. Our closest animal relatives, the bonobos, engage in frequent same-sex "copulation". In many traditional human societies, homosexuality and rejection of male/female "roles" were also accepted and viewed as a normal lifestyle.
Joel, was just trying to answer Baroto's argument. His argument was based on the premise that there were no homosexual animals, therefore homosexuality is unnatural. I merely pointed out his premise was wrong, rendering his entire argument flawed.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Sin infected all creatures at the fall, so I would never argue that there are homosexual animals. I don't see how your point benefits your argument.
Baroto... Please do some research on biology, before you open your mouth on this subject. Since you are making a fool out of yourself, right now.
Baroto, sadly I've never encountered a lesbian lioness because big cats are dangerous, but I am happy to report that when I was a child, our dog was a lesbian.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Have you ever seen a lesbian dog or lesbian lioness ? Procreation of a species is subject to a female and a male species bond together. This is normal. Lesbian is abnormal.
1: Yes, homosexuality is common in the animal kingdom. 2: "Normal" is a social construct 3: Frankly, there more than enough humans polluting the planet as it is. 4: I would kindly request you don't procreate and if you do, do not infect your offspring with you homophobic ignorance.
There are gay animals. But does it matter? You only love someone because of procreation? You shouldn't love at all then as for procreation it's best to have multiple partners and have a very diverse genepoule. Love isn't necessary for procreation. I will love my partner (and yes i'm heterosexual but i don't care as love is love) and not worry about procreation.
Bonobo tribe is mainly homosexual. And this is a simple example. When you hava actual information about zoology you will certainly know that a lot of species include homosexual relationship.Check it out my ignorant friend
Have you ever seen a lion using a laptop, a phone, ware glasses, go shopping? No? Then why do you do it, it is not normal. P.s animals dó show homosexual behaviour, so suck it Bigot!
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Sven like
A great lot of animals have homosexual behaviour. For example read this: http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/10/23/1500-animal-species-practice-homosexuality.aspx
Spartans, one of the greatest, bravest military forces had majority bi-sexual soldiers. They were away a lot. It was not frowned upon.
Actually male lions will frequently engage in sex with other male lions over 1,500 animals practice homosexual activity
You are a knob!