You shouldn't pretend you're straight when you're not.
Colin is a gay person, but is afraid of what people will think if he comes out.
Colin wants to date men.
Colin comes out as gay and starts dating other men.
Colin marries a woman, but starts dating men on the side.
Colin's friends respect his choice, and he finds a boyfriend who loves him.
Colin's wife resents him for cheating on her and lying about his orientation and files for divorce.