Part of this *does* make sense. For example, I myself, when registering closeness with, fondness for, someone -- or even admiration of someone I do not know personally -- will sometimes joke & say, "I'm practically married to him," or "I might as well marry him." etc. I suppose I could also say that about a female, too (maybe I have), but in that case people know that both of us are straight, so it's clear that it's a metaphor.
These cases are more ambiguous.
With FB, Why deliberately confuse people? (i.e., make it appear that you are really making sexual orientation allusions, particularly when accompanied by text that suggests). And if people are Coming Out on FB, I don't know that that's the best vehicle.
You're right, Janet, I'm too analytical.
