German Gay Storyline: Christian Cheats On Oliver With A Woman They Decide To Have An Open Relationship.

I am disappointed the German soap Verboten Liebe, once again returns to the storyline of Christian cheating on his husband Oliver with a woman! How many times can Christian cheat on Oliver with a female? Christian uses the same excuse that he got drunk in England and blacked out. Why can’t Christian admit he is bisexual? Christian has an urge to have sex with a woman. I think Christian cheating on Oliver with a woman hurts him even more than if he slept with another man. I don’t understand what the writers are trying to say? If Christian is bisexual, then the writers need to make him declare it. Maybe the writers are going to make Christian leave Oliver for a woman? When Christian and Oliver started dating five years ago, Oliver went after Christian despite the fact he was dating a woman Coco.

Male bisexuality isn’t really explored a lot in pop culture, perhaps the writers are trying to illustrate Christian still desires women too? Christian has never had a sexual relationship with another man besides Oliver. Are the writers are trying to create an interesting storyline about Christian leaving Oliver for a woman? The rumour is, Thore Scholermann, the actor who plays Christian is only returning for the short term and the gay storyline might end soon. If Christian leaves the show then I will have to stop watching because Christian is my favourite character!

I am frustrated with the writers because, Christian insists he isn’t bisexual but his actions speak louder than words.

I wish the writing was better, why return to the same storyline? It would be more interesting, if Christian had an affair with another man and a gay love triangle emerged. A lot of fans are upset with the writers of Verboten Liebe, because Christian has slept with multiple women before on the show.

Also, the concept of an open relationship is actually quite common for gay male couples. I know my comment might sound sexist for some readers but, gay men we understand the difference between love and sex. I think heterosexual men also understand the difference too. For men, we have sex drives, we want pleasure, and even though, a man might love his partner he STILL wants some variety in his sex life. The gay bathhouses are a perfect example of gay men having the sexual freedom and understanding to explore our sexuality. Gay male culture in the western world is all about sexual freedom. I am not sure, this open relationship is going to work for Christian and Oliver though. I guess, Oliver is going to get a new boyfriend to piss Christian off just like he did last time.

Gay German Soap Forbidden Love Clip: Christian & Oliver Break Up Hurting Millions Of Fans Across The World.

Yesterday, on the German Soap Verbotene Liebe, Christian Mann and Oliver Sabel broke up they are also getting a divorce. Verbotene Liebe means Forbidden Love in German. Verbotene Liebe is only available for the international audience on You Tube because  the show is broadcast  for a German-speaking audience. However, German fans have translated the show into English and people across the world have fallen in love with Christian and Oliver.

I think there is a hunger in this world to see gay male love depicted on television with respect. There is so much homophobia against male homosexuality that this Christian and Oliver storyline gives people hope. Of course, Christian and Oliver are not real people just characters on a German soap opera but I love them! The writers have explored numerous topics such as marriage, international adoption, HIV& AIDS, jealousy, love, homophobia.

I believe the reason people love the characters Christian and Oliver so much because the actors Thore Scholermann and Jo Weil have excellent chemistry. Of course, Thore and Jo are gorgeous, since most soap actors on German television it seems are just beautiful! However, Jo and Thore’s acting is very impressive. I notice little things, like the emotions on Thore and Jo’s their faces in dramatic scenes or comedic scenes is good as well.

On North American television, there is a paucity of gay male characters and they rarely have love lives. Yes, I am aware of the gay characters on Modern Family and Glee but Verbotene Liebe does not hide Christian and Oliver’s love for each other. In fact, I was shocked when I started to watch Verbotene Liebe last year because Christian and Oliver have sex scenes in bed together! This gay storyline on Verbotene Liebe receives the same respect as heterosexual storylines on the show. It is so rare to see two gay men actually have a real adult relationship on television. The intense passion, the love Christian and Oliver have for each other feels almost real.

Even though Christian and Oliver are just characters on a German soap, the audience “feels” like Christian and Oliver are a gay couple.  I can’t speak German,  but the acting shines through despite the language barrier. The passion, the storylines, and the acting bring the characters to life.

Unfortunately, Christian and Oliver are breaking up and  fans around the world are unhappy. Some fans are upset that Christian is bisexual, but shouldn’t bisexual characters be allowed to exist on television? On Verbotene Liebe, Oliver is very upset that Christian cheated on him with a woman. Oliver admits he would prefer Christian cheated on him with another man than a woman. Isn’t cheating just cheating why does the gender matter? My opinion is, I think the reason the writers on Verbotene Liebe have made Christian bisexual is perhaps he is still struggling with his sexuality?

Is Germany more progressive than Canada and United States in relation to gay male couples on television? I think the answer is a resounding yes! Verbotene Liebe is broadcast on German television at six o’ clock in the evening! I am not saying Verbotene Liebe is perfect. I have some problems with the writers I feel they just wanted to break Christian and Oliver up to make the show more dramatic. Christian and Oliver were together for three years which is an eternity in the soap world. Since Christian and Oliver are the most famous gay male couple in the world fans across the planet want the guys to get back together.