What do you think wives, or women in general might gain in their relationships with gay men?
Better wallpaper! No seriously... A genuine friend I would think is the main gain, certainly not a demanding sex life which I'm sure some women would appreciate. Probably more understanding of family issues, especially in relation to the children. I think it is possible gay men are more in touch with their feelings. I don't want to say that as a blanket comment though as a lot of gay men could not give a monkey's about anything other than themselves. It has to be the sort of guy that wants children.

from: Dunne, G.A. (2001): The Different Dimensions of Gay Fatherhood: Exploring the Myths (Discussion Papers No. 1). London: London School of Economics and Political Science.