Monday, December 29, 2008

a case of indecent proposal?

Gentlemen:

for your consideration

suppose that you have an acquaintance of significant physical attractiveness
and you've known him to be quite nice, trustworthy, very pleasant and straight
however, he happens to be in dire straits currently.
though he holds a decent job, he is unable to meet ends meet
because the job doesnt compensate as much
because he has to rent a room for himself
because he needs to support his three children with his ex-girlfriends

you broach to him the idea that he would be better off under 'sponsorship'
that his attractiveness would merit him proposals from wealthy gay donors
he has had these proposals before laid out to him
during the peak of his modeling career
unfortunately because of career choices and his heterosexuality
he had not entertained any of these proposals

however, he has started telling you that he is entertaining the idea seriously
that his affairs with women have brought him to where he is
and that he feels that perhaps, being involved with another man might really be better
and he tells you pointblank that he would rather be involved with you
than with any other

would you consider perhaps taking in the handsome chap
to allow him free board and lodging
and perhaps explore intimacy with a straight man
aware of his circumstances and financial needs?

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

hala!

Anonymous said...

perhaps you're just contemplating on this proposal because of your state of single blessedness (and i thought this is ok with you, lol). Let's admit it, "pantawid gutom" lang to (literally for him and for you, your means to suffice your carnal desires).

If you ever decide to get into it, i suggest that you make it clear to him that this is just temporary (parang contractual arrangement baga). the reason i said this is because of the possibility that you would still be able to meet guys that you would like to have relationship with without havin this financial obligation.

one thing that worries me is if he gets clingy when you start dating other men? how would you get off the hook?

i think you'd need more time to think about this. better yet, date other men just to get him out of your head (no pun)

but if you think that he's really worth it, then go take the risk. perhaps it's with him that you'll find the happiness ur lookin for.

wishin you love and happiness for 2009 :)

-W-

migs, the manila gay guy said...

No.

Pinoy Contests said...

He's obviously only after the money and comfort. And of course, all same-sex relationships founded on financial transactions just won't work. I say, let him rot and face the consequences. You'll be better off getting a nice LV Daumier bag or going to Venice. Cheers!

Anonymous said...

No.

Crap Newsman said...

I can tell you with a straight face, I would.

Remember those Sprite commercials? Magpakatotoo ka! hehehe

closet case said...

thank you dear readers.

love the one-word replies, mgg & vince!

strictly for case discussion, actually!

Quentin X said...

No way. It is way too predatorial.

Anonymous said...

why not?

because you have to leave him with some dignity...

BUT

if he insists, why not talaga.. lol

Anonymous said...

Too complicated and unstable. Money and relationships don't work. Unless it's a business deal.

Anonymous said...

its quicksand in a broad daylight... and you are staring right at it... just help him have a better job/income...

Anonymous said...

Pffft. Have fun!
Drop him like a hot potato if it becomes troublesome. That's the best part, since you are aware that he is in it to be 'sponsored' you won't get too emotionally involved. hehe.

Unknown said...

Then consider it as a business deal better yet consider it as your corporate social responsibility, kesa naman mapunta sa iba, hehehe.

Anonymous said...

often it is easier to look from outside and say no this is a bad move.

i know of many people with very strong principles and believes and will avoid anything that borders on crossing their principles.

i am not really one of them.

since we are not able to predict the future, all situations will have possibilities of any outcome.

he might fall in love, and realize he loves you, and enjoy sex with you as well. it might become a long term arrangement where both of you become a family unit as well.

or it might end badly with you feeling trapped, him feeling used, and both feeling lousy.

the later is more like real life and the former like fantasy. but some guys do like to take risks, for without risks one will not achieve your dreams. though risks also mean failing 9 times for 1 to succeed.

am just thinking if i am the guy not making ends meet, and a girl offer to take me in .... how would i feel. well if i actually like the girl and even approach her about it ... ok sorry i cant get over the idea of sex with a girl .... just cant do it. then again i have not been that desperate in need.

Anonymous said...

Consider this.... What if you are posed the same question, what will be your take on this? ralph

kamote_ako said...

Hey nothing personal and I don't mean to undermine you or something but obviously you need a life so if I were you as long as you have the means to help this guy out and you know what the consequences will be..BY ALL MEANS go for it!

kamote-ako ;-)

MkSurf8 said...

No. Never!

MkSurf8 said...

No. Never!

Ming Meows said...

temptation talaga. but money can't compensate love

closet case said...

thanks, gentlemen.

very insightful. i notice principles vs pragmatism, true love vs strictly business.

indeed, a wonderful case discussion.

and in true case method form, the professor withholds his opinion. (sorry ralph!)

happy new year!

joelmcvie said...

If I had your money, YES. Mwhahaha!

However, I gave it serious thought. Kasi right now he can use the knowledge of your sexual preference to blackmail you... so what more if you actually enter into a relationship with him? Madaling i-deny ngayon (you can always deny and turn the tables on him, saying that "oh, he;s blackmailing me cuz he needs money" or something like that). Pero kung ibinahay mo, o bigyan mo ng karuh... ay! Evidence po ang mga iyon.

So now, my answer is: Tell him your friend McVie will "sponsor" him. And then, you will bankroll McVie's sponsorhip. He cannot blackmail McVie, kasi out naman siya sa opis niya. PANALO, TEH! WIN-WIN SITUATION! Mwhahahahahahahaha!

trey said...

why not? go for it if you want.

just don't forget, you're not paying for or buying love.

closet case said...

happy new year, mcvie! love the extortion angle. as for the win-win... GANON???? =)

thanks, trey! why not?

Anonymous said...

You'll be paying for sex, that's all.

Anonymous said...

absolutely, take it..