I wear slash goggles, I know

And now it seems I have slash earphones. Was listening to Freda Payne's "Band of Gold" and suddenly had attack of what seemed to be bleeding obvious. He up and left you because he's gay and was forced into getting married by his family - and that's why you had separate rooms on your wedding night!

Also, while we're on the subject, it's obvious to me that Steve in Arthuir Christmas is gay.