Although Socialist president François Hollande made clear in his election campaign that he was in favour of legalising gay
marriage, there is now a widely - held view that he is pushing the gay
marriage bill to
boost his left - wing credentials, as the dire economic situation prevents him from delivering on some
other election hopes.
For example, one may strengthen a friend who has difficulty in her
marriage because of her lack of self - assurance by
boosting her confidence and helping her find ways to be more assertive with her husband, and this new confidence could help her interact with
other people too.