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Katrina asked this question about Call Me by Your Name:
Why did Oliver get married? Wasn't he still in love with Elio?
St. Gerard Expectant Mothers I'm a firm believer that the Kinsey scale has fluidity and that self identification of one's own sexuality, attraction, or gender is one up to the int…moreI'm a firm believer that the Kinsey scale has fluidity and that self identification of one's own sexuality, attraction, or gender is one up to the interpretation of the individual. The ending was ambiguous and I loved that it was speculative of what happens in the aftermath. I know there are people that identify as heterosexual, had a homosexual experience, but then lead a "straight" lifestyle of marriage and children. Whether or not they find fulfillment or happiness is questionable.

For Oliver and Elio, both did admit to being sexually attractive to both genders but never fully state they are bi, straight, or gay. Though both men shared a deep connection, there is plenty of speculation whether the relationship was truly genuine or completely one sided, especially from Oliver's side.

Then there is societal pressure and expectation for someone to fit a hetero-normal existence due to whatever personal or religious beliefs. Take plenty of closeted men and women who hide their sexuality from their spouses but continue to carry on affairs even after they are married. Is Oliver doing that or is he truly happy in his marriage? We really don't know but again it's up to the reader to decided that.

Personally, I think Elio should cut his losses and move on. Obviously, he's putting forth all the effort into trying to reconnect with Oliver and I hate to think he's willing to be Oliver's sidepiece. In my head, I'm imagining him finding someone else that truly loves him and not willing to compromise himself just to keep a secretive affair.
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