Frat Brothers Fall In Love And Tie The Knot After Struggles With Coming Out and Drug Addiction
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Troy Hallisey first met Henry in a college fraternity. It wasn’t until running into each other at a gay bar years later that they started dating. After the ultimate test of helping Henry overcome a drug addiction, the two ended up creating “a lasting lifelong friendship” by getting married.
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Aww, that made me smile when he said they've been together for 10 ears and got married! Lovely story!
I was like woah lol
Awww wow! That's amazing!
cx45830 Ten ears? Where are the other ones? :o
Awww, there's no such thing as gay marriage.
@@jimcole6423 Yes , it is marriage . All are equal before God and Law .
“A lasting lifelong friendship” struck me the most 🙏🏻💕
This guys partner is very fortunate to have him. This guy in the video deserves a lot of respect.
His humbleness and compassion inspired me.. Hope him and Henry stay stronger together.
Hi henry...ray here from philippines
You can tell how he talks like a teenager when talking about how they met & fell in love (love does that) but talks like an adult when talking about going though addiction 👍🏻
Troy, thank you. As a drug counselor, your story meant a great deal to me! You and Henry have the best relationship-------one built on honesty and mutual support. All the best in the world to both of you.........thanks, bro...............Ray
10 years! Congratulations for sticking it out and becoming even closer. Glad you're married and happy!
@Adiel Alfonso you really came here to make shitty homophobic comments? Go home.
Beautiful story. And I hope that they continue to have great success in their marriage.
Can we have Henry's story as well? Great video. Great work I'mfromdriftwood
Thank you for sharing your story, it is refreshing to hear an honest story. I hope he find the strength to stay off drugs and focus on you. You deserve a full life with a focused partner… Best regards, BMore Mike.
Aww I cried when he just casually slipped in and we’ve been married for 6 years. I didn’t know where the story was going
If Toby Maguire had long hair and a beard 😍
Ok so it took me three times to read the correct title. I thought it was “fat brothers fall in love” i was so confused.
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I skipped Frat entirely and just saw brother and thought that there better be more to this story. 😂 So relieved when I re-read it.
I read "Fart" brothers 💨
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Congratulations to both of you! You are a very excellent model for the part of the United States that doesn't understand why we lobbied so hard for marriage. I hope you last for another 40 years.
Wonderful story! That spotlight on Henry 🌟 - he was meant for you, wow! I love how you showed him true love with boundaries when he relapsed. That’s compassion and commitment. Congratulations on your marriage ❤️😇🎉
I just discovered this channel, and I'm so glad I did. Everyday people's stories are way more interesting and touching than one might think.
My late spouse and I met at a friend's house in Muskegon, MI in 1974. We finally decided to live together in Detroit, MI...aka..Highland Park, MI We were together for 56 years. We married in Santa Fe, NM in 2004. i wouldn't change anything. We had a wonderful life.
I’m glad you met your husband and lived your lives for each other. My husband and I are from the Detroit area as well. We met in 1990, dated for 3 years, then moved into a small bungalow in Ferndale. After 11 years living together, he accepted a new career in Atlanta. We really didn’t want to leave Michigan, but we didn’t have a choice the way Michigan’s economy was starting to fall apart. After about 7 years we decided it was time to buy a house before the market became unaffordable again. We made the right choice. The only thing we regretted was in that time, both his and my parents passed away. It was difficult, but our parents knew we made the right choice. A few years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. It was the hardest point of our relationship. He stood by my side through everything. Two of my doctors told us they had never worked with a couple who were as devoted to each other as we are. This year will be 33 for us. We don’t know where the time went. I still remember him tapping my shoulder from behind, me turning around, and I was looking into the eyes of my future. He was smiling and held out his hand to shake mine and tell me his name. I’m so sorry you lost your husband, but without him, your life wouldn’t be what it became. I wish you much happiness and wonderful memories of the man you loved. If you lived in Palmer Park, I hope you two lived in one of the beautiful apartments behind Menjo’s. It was an exciting time to come out.
I love this series. I haven't seen this channel in YEARS.
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@@ImFromDriftwood most definitely
Bless you both 🙏🏻
I was with an addict and despite me wanting him to be clean and stay clean, him going in and out of rehab and tears, lots and lots of tears... it just wasn’t in the cards for us
I lovingly told him that if he relapsed again then I was done, my time on his ride was up, he unfortunately relapsed and I left 💔❤️🌈
Thank God u moved on 🙏🏻God didn’t create us to be someones lifelong crutch and Stifle our gifts 🎁🗣✍🏻🎤
Testing limits yes. what a beautiful story and romance. well done Henry.
Great story, hope you two remain together for a long time. Being an ex alcoholic, wish someone would have given tough love. Maybe would not have been such a long hard ride. Happy for you!
Ok we need a movie of their lives this is an amazing story
Yeah it's a cute story, but hardly warrants a movie to be made about it, LOL
Very inspiring story. Message for all viewers - never give up !
Yow I seriously thought this was going to be a sad ending... may the both of you live long and stay strong
People don't understand that real unconditional love is the key to drug recovery!
in what way?
@@jv-ep2tc People do drugs to fill a void.
@@PDC1987 that is one reason. I do not agree with his opinion.
@@jv-ep2tc People do not do hard drugs, and potentially ruin their lives, for recreational reasons.
@@PDC1987 why are you telling me this?
I am so glad for you guys! Me myself have a loving boyfriend for more than 11 years and it's nice to know, that we not the only ones that have this happy ending!
Wish the you all the best! ❤️
Much love from London 💚👍😚
Beautiful story! Well done Troy!
Im glad he talks fast. I can't imagine sitting through this overly detailed story if it were any longer.
I had to increase the video speed to 1.75 to get through this
Such a honest and humbling story - thank you for sharing! ❤️
Congratulations to you both! Life is a bumpy road at best but along the way, there are magical moments. Live on the magical moments because they are the glue that holds a relationship together. Bless you both. PS...my spouse died at 86 and I'm still here at 81! You have a long way to go.
THX FOR SHARING YOUR STORY AND JOURNEY. I WOULD HAVE TO SAY IT IS BECAUSE OF THE LOVE THAT YOU HAVE FOR YOUR HUSBAND HE IS ALIVE TODAY! YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL MAN. STAY STRONG AND KEEP THE FAITH. MUCH LOVE*
Thank you for sharing your story. Divine time
Wow powerful story
Good for you. Nothing like a good love story.
I love your story and your bravery
Oh wow, I,m from Rhode Island and I worked at the emporium. And have friends in Westerly. I'm glad he's doing well .
I love Westerly and hope to get down to the Weekapugh Inn
Aww they sound like they had a sweet story. It's cool that they both recognized each other after so long. And I don't know if they have reunions at Fraternities... But if they do they will have the coolest, what have you been doing since we last seen you story. 😁
Beautiful.... thanks
Wow. Great story. Many of us have been there.
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
I know this has been 4/5 years since this post, but I would like to know how things turned out. ? Thanks for posting.
A quick Google search says that they are no longer together, and Troy was recently remarried in 2019. However, hopefully they are both doing well.
@@mstar303 Thanks for this info search.
@@mstar303 of course Henry used him to heal and move on So textbook addict 💔🤬
@@mstar303 my googling sucks then, I can't find any info except Troy's resume.
wow, thanks for sharing, best wishes for the happy couple
Reminds me of the movie/book Maurice
Absolutely brilliant strength and love to you both
Quite the title.
All the best to you!
Dam this guy is a way better person then me. If I found out he was dating someone else while he just started to date me I would of dropped that dirtbag quick and without question
Hell yeah, done it before and can do it again. 💪🏻
They weren’t dating when he had a secret boyfriend that was in college before they both came out
@@Emily-yr6ie he said they went on a few dates and then he found out he had a secret boyfriend
@@ericeyer7023 Oh I guess I missed that
@@ericeyer7023 nonono he said that when he was in the fraternity years ago Henry would go visit his secret boyfriend neither were out yet
Super curious if that was the Complex you're talking about with the back patio?
At work right now but I saved this to my Watch Later list! Very excited to watch this
I wish you guys love, peace joy and happiness!!!!!
That's awesome and I hope the best for you! 💖
AYE HES FROM RI WOOO
Such a sweet video. 💗💗💗
Is there a pic of you two together? where is he while you are telling this?
Well wheres Henry I want to see
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Why are so many people doing drugs in the USA?
You obviously don't have a clue of what happens in the world....
You must live a very sheltered life 🤣🤣
I don’t get the lure of drugs either. Why do harmful stuff?
I am in no way supporting drug use but to answer your question, a lot of people have very difficult lives and issues and they use it as an escape.
We don't even get to see the other guy or a photo of them both?
Wonderful
This is so touching...❤ It makes me a little bitter 🙂😅
how sweet !
Blessings
Love Rules!
I believe they’re no longer together and Troy has re married (from digging around on the internet for an update years later) nonetheless a beautiful story
Why am I the only one who seems to believe that Troy is in need of help himself???
+Paatrick Linnros How Clever!...My concern is based only on his appearance in this video...All his comments about Henry's appearance, he is exhibiting himself...
He could just be exhausted
Love is Love love your story man
I know why this was recommended to me...but why?
Good fpr you!!! I am so glad you decided
d yo be yourself onstead of marring a wpman and breaking her heart!
the details were frankly exhausting but I was impressed with his memory of the events. other comments have sugar coated the story imo. this marriage is a difficult one, he admitted as much. Henry is wired in such a way that there will always be difficulty. I feel badly for them.
@@origina1ange1 Don't be in denial. It is not my responsibility to behave a certain way so that an addict doesn't react.
@@origina1ange1 OBVIOUSLY I am referring to Henry as the addict. who else is mentioned as an addict? nobody. I am not "projecting" anything. I am responding to and objecting to your telling me how to speak.
t@@origina1ange1 what is WRONG with you? my last phrase was I feel badly for them. and I do. but addicts cannot expect the world to tip toe around in ways that might make them uncomfortable. that is called co-dependence and indicates an unhealthy way of being.
@@jv-ep2tc Codependence has literally nothing to do this. How could you possibly be codependent with someone you've never even met lmao. My comment was about your unnecessary negative comments, but you are clearly very quick to react since you think something must be wrong with someone for thinking your comments were unnecessary. This is the real world, not everyone will agree with you. But it's also a free world and I'm allowed to comment on your response just like you're allowed to comment on the video.
@@origina1ange1 Don't speak negativity like this
You never mentioned "love". Does you story show that deep and abiding friendship superseded the initial sense of 'love', which is really lust ... a part of nature's trick to bring two people together to procreate, even they don't know each other? This, of course, is my "take" on relationships and life.
Hi henry
Awww 🥹
aww Tobey Maguire
“So this time I knew I could help him. So I dumped him.” Ummm, Yeah that’s a great way to help someone going through depression and addiction.
Sometimes the only way to help someone is to leave them. You csn stay and keeo picking them up again and again. Giving them resources and a place to stay. Or let them hit that true rock bottom. I've seen it a lot in my family and in my friend's group. People will take and take from you. Sometimes you hsve to separate, they even do this in interventions. They give an ultimatum. It's a classic intervention technique.
What if he was average looking?
would he still have a ten year relationship?
You mean like you?
He is average looking...
Good question
Unconn is a party school
this is cute as FUCK
Um, he married someone else and moved to Switzerland. lol
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Mental health
why is every single person on this channel seemingly white and rich?
For one thing they're not all white! And for another thing, most Gay men are usually fairly successful, or not poor! And race is not an issue!
... and mostly male.
Bc race and class are actually real and being rich and white ups your chances of having a cute marketable story
Rich? Look behind him. That’s rich to you you?
OMG, he keeps mumbling which really cringed me big time. However the story is sweet, congratulations.
This is so sick!
I know! Drug addiction is an illness. I'm glad Henry was able to get the help he needed for his addiction, but he will be "in recovery" for the rest of his life.
I'm sure that is what you meant. 😁👍🌈🙏
He has been a punk all his life. Girl stop lying. She has never been in the closet.
Get to the POINT!
Frat men are gay
Backstreet Boys were cool ...
.. TO 12 YEAR OLD GIRLS !!
Oh yes, reformed drug addicts are worthy of all the respect in the world because we HAVE to respect they've 'been through a lot'. Eh, news flash, a lot of addicts put themselves in bad situations without any force or 'help' from others. Oh, you want empathy or allowances to be made for you because you spent the last ten years sniffing goodness knows what or smoking goodness knows what? No, no, NO!
Get over yourself.
(not directed at the author of the video, just ranting about the self-interest of a lot of addicts)
How boring
Omg slowest story ever! Good for you, but that's some very poor story telling...