THE GROOM’S SHOCK UPON LEARNING HIS BRIDE WAS A MAN: “I WAS GOING TO GET MARRIED WITHOUT KNOWING THE TRUTH”
In a case that has caused a stir on social media and generated intense debates about gender identity, the young Andrés R. lived an unexpected experience when he discovered, a few days before his wedding, that his fiancée, with whom he had been in a relationship for more than a year, was biologically a man.
It all began as a conventional love story. Andrés, 32, met who he thought was “Daniela” on a dating app. According to him, “she” was affectionate, reserved, and always avoided deep intimacy, explaining it as part of her religious values. Andrés, trusting and in love, respected those choices.
The couple made their engagement official after eight months of dating. Wedding preparations were progressing smoothly until a domestic argument between the woman known as Daniela and a distant cousin revealed the secret that would change everything.
“My cousin yelled, ‘Enough with the lies, tell her you’re a man!’” Andrés told a local news outlet. At first, he thought it was an offensive insult, but when he confronted his fiancée, she burst into tears and confessed, “My real name is David. I was born male, but I’ve identified as a woman for over a decade.”
The news left Andrés in shock. “I felt like my world was collapsing. Not just because of the event itself, but because of the lie that had been maintained for so long. I felt betrayed. I was going to get married without knowing the truth,” he confessed.
The revelation quickly went viral, sparking divided opinions. Some users defended Daniela/David’s right to live their identity without prejudice, while others harshly criticized the concealment.
Gender experts emphasize the importance of informed consent in any relationship. “Every trans person deserves respect, but they must also understand that hiding something so fundamental can deeply hurt the other person. The truth is key to healthy relationships,” stated psychologist Ángela Monroy.
David, for his part, asserted that he never intended to deceive, but feared rejection. “I was in love with Andrés and thought that if I told him the truth, he would leave me. Today I understand that I should have been honest from the beginning.”
Ultimately, the wedding was canceled. Andrés has sought psychological help to cope with the emotional impact, while David has received both support and harsh criticism.
This case reopens the conversation about identity, love, truth, and mutual respect. In a world where labels are changing, stories like this remind us that transparency remains the cornerstone of any human relationship.
