Wed. Jun 24, 2009 | 5:39 AM

If you saw today's show, you know that the guests faced some tough choices. So we want to know what YOU would do if you were in their shoes.

runningaway2.jpgYou tell us: What would you do if a family member was refusing to attend your wedding? Or, if you had a gay family member getting married -- and you weren't comfortable with his or her relationship -- would you go the wedding? We want to know!

And, if your family is refusing to attend your gay wedding, tell the Tyra Show about it.


NEXT: Don't Ruin My Gay Wedding
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I don't understand why it is a sin? Just because it says it in the Bible doesn't mean it's true. The Bible has been translated many times and who knows people might have made a mistake or just changed it. A thing that bugs me is people saying that homosexuals go to hell. There have been people who go on a killing spree and people don't say anything about them. Like Adolf Hitler? Do you think he went to Heaven after killing millions of innocent people. I don't think so, at least I hope not. Anyways I have no problem with homosexuals, I think everyone has a right to be happy and I would proudly attend a friend or family members gay wedding.
Posted by Kari 12/20/08 4:31 PM
 
I just read a few of the comments left by other viewers... I am a 25 year old lesbian. I am distraught about what one veiwer said about how animals teach us... insects teach us... how they mate with the opposite sex... ok, maybe they do... but, do you really see every animal or insect in this entire world... there could be gay animals too. You never know. I want to get married one day. And I would love it if my family were to be there. Another thing that gets me is everyone is like, the Bible says homosexuality is wrong... but so isn't judging others? And isn't that what this world is doing? Judging us for loving someone... yes they are the same sex... but that is our choice. Not theirs. I am a Christian and I do believe in GOD... but the thing is, everyone isn't, and others believe in others, either beings... spirits... or praise whatever. Just because we are GAY... doesn't mean we are bad people, we are not going to "rub-off" on others. Let us live a happy life just as we let everyone else live. Love who you want... Nobody can make your heart do otherwise... I love your show Tyra!
Posted by Jenny Higdon 12/19/08 11:25 PM
 
My very wise grandmother once told me that she didn't always like the choices I made or the people I was around, but she would always respect my choices. Loved ones won't always agree 100% about what you are doing with your life, but thats just it...its YOUR life. So long as you are not harming someone, why shouldn't you be free to live as you choose? Being happy with the person you want to spend the rest of your life with shouldn't be a huge trail at the alter. If you're happy, then your loved ones should be happy for you, whether they agree with your choices or not!
Posted by Sara 12/19/08 11:19 PM
 
Tyra, Love your show, but I got married on Sept 26 this year and I was going through some problems with my fam not wanting to attend my wedding just because of the fact that i was marring the same sex. At the last minute about 30 mins before my wedding my parents decided to show up and support me and my spouse. You have no idea how happy that made me feel. I know what it feels to be neglected because of your sex preference. But the moral of this story is that i never gave up on what I really wanted and now i'm very happy with my spouse and fam.
Posted by Karina 12/19/08 4:14 PM
 
hey tyra love waching your show and hope on being on your show about getting married me and my partner want to get marred and can not can we do it help us love always anthony
Posted by anthony 12/19/08 1:56 PM
 
Love has no gender. Who you love is entirely up to you. I was born Roman Catholic and we're taught to believe that homosexuality is wrong. However, I don't agree with this notion. In today's day n time..society has the power to open us up to new ideas. There is nothing wrong wit choosing to love someone that is the same sex as yourself. Unfortunately, some people still have that ignorant capacity to be so closed minded - Even if that means discriminating against YOUR own loved one.
Posted by connie 12/19/08 12:07 PM
 
WETHER YOUR GAY OR STRAIGHT AS LONG AS YOUR HAPPY THERE SHOULD BE NO HOLDING BACK WITH WHAT YOU FEEL DEEP DOWN INSIDE,THOSE WHO ARE GAY ENJOY YOUR HAPPINESS WHILE IT LAST AND FOR THOSE WHO ARENT BE WITH WHOMEVER YOUR WITH AND LET THOSE WHO ARE HAPPY STAY HAPPY!
Posted by shavone brown 12/19/08 9:55 AM
 
Hi Tyra Well my daughter is gay she is 21 yrs old I love her to death no matter what I would hope for her to tell me that she wants to married her girlfriend she been with her for over 6 yrs no matter what she does behind close doors Tyra i would love to have a GAY wedding for my daughter I know so many young girls that are Gay and they can not come out due to there parents and that is Sad very Sad I did a sweet sixteen for my daughter and all i had in the party was half gay Girls & boys they felt so comfortable due to Tabithas Moms is the best Lov Always Awilda Burgos-Sabater
Posted by Awilda 12/18/08 2:55 PM
 
We live in a country where church and state are supposed to be separate so tell me why the state always refers back to the bible and what they interpret it to say when it comes to homosexual marriage... I believe that we all have the right to do what makes each of us happy and if that means marriage to someone of the same sex so be it..but if you do want to go to the bible doesn't it say "let he without sin cast the first stone"? we all have sin somewhere in our lives so none of us has the right to judge another person for the choices that they choose in their personal lives...we DO NOT have the right to stop a homosexual couple from doing what any other person in America has the right to do...get married and pursue happiness...we as americans have the right to freedom of choice and the pursuit of happiness so why don't we give it freely to a gay couple? why do we look down upon homosexuality to the point that it is still a bad thing?...I have had many gay friends over the years and they do not seem to me to be any different than my straight friends do... they want the same basic things that anyone else does...to be loved and to have the right to love the person that they choose....what if we were all blind and we couldn't see that the other person was the same sex as we were...would it be any different than what we as a society try to impose on a homosexual couple today? I don't think we would be trying so hard to stop homosexual marriage.
Posted by Rachel 12/18/08 8:17 AM
 
Well first of all I have a couple cousins that are gay and a few friends who are gay.Well none of them plan on geting married atleast not right now but if they did decide to yes id go why not, cant go on living life hating on some thing or some one you cant control right. plus I dont see nothing wrong with being gay where all human beings and disserve to be treated equal... thats my opionion on this topic
Posted by Blackfeet princess 12/17/08 6:44 PM
 
Even though I dont have any gays in my family,but even if I did I would not be ashamed of them ,and would attend their wedding.I dont judge people everyone is different,and we should respect each other no matter who they choose to love ,and be with ...People should stop hating ,and should start respecting.Life would be so much easier ,and so worth living for if people would just wake up,and respect one another...Just try it ,you'll see it!
Posted by Agnes 12/17/08 4:00 PM
 
The only time that I would protest a friend's wedding invitation is if I felt that their partner was not treating them right. I am straight but I do have gay friends and I say the same thing to them that I say to my straight friends, "as long as you are happy, I am happy".
Posted by Anonymous 12/17/08 3:07 PM
 
My name is Lauren, I am 20 years old and I live in England. Im not gay myself although most of my best friends (both male and female) are. The question has never entered my mind as to how I would react to their invations to their weddings with a same-sex partner beacuse I simply do not see an issue there to begin with. I feel VERY strongly that being gay is NOT wrong in any way and that they should have the right to get married. It was only last century that being black was perceived to make you a second class human being, which of course is totally untrue. Maybe in a hundred years time, we will look back on the persecution of the gay community with as much shame as we now look back on our past treatment of ethnic minorities. I believe everyone is entitled to their opinions but I also believe that there comes a time when we all need to let go of our predjuices and respect the love that others share, wether its is between man and woman, man and man or woman and woman. I can understand how it may make some people uncomfortable to see their child with a same sex partner but is it not better that your son or daughter has found love and true happiness, rather then living in denial and lying to you and to themselves?
Posted by Lauren 12/17/08 1:56 PM
 
Hi. My name is Toshia. I am a 21 year old woman struggling through life. I want what everyone else wants; someone to love me for who I am. I've gone through my fair share of trial and tribulations, but in the face of it all I've stood strong. If you saw me on the street you probably wouldn't take a second look at me because I'm just an ordinary person. BUT, if you saw me on the street with my girlfriend, most people will take second and third looks, and they won't be happy ones. I live my life for me, no one else. As long as I'm happy, nothing can stop me. My girlfriend and I will get married one day, and when that day comes I hope OUR families will be there. If one chooses not to attend, the issue will not be pressed. Simply because I do as I ask others. They disagree with my lifestyle I will ask that the issue not be pressed and they love me anyways. So if they choose not to attend my wedding, the issue won't be pressed and I'll love them anyways. Take a look at your life today, and then take a look at what it was like 10 years ago. The world is falling apart all around us, and that's thanks a lot to the fact that people are too worried about what other people are or aren't doing. You worry about your life, and I'll worry about mine. The world will be a much better place.
Posted by Toshia 12/17/08 1:10 PM
 
you know i dont think its anybody business on who poeple want to marry including your own parents im a mom of 2 beautiful babies and if one of my children came to me to say they want to get married and they are gay im going to stand by my child! no matter what!
Posted by Sarah 12/17/08 1:09 PM



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