Silvia, well i got to read ur story. I think there is a(even plenty) bollywood movie with this theme 'Nikah' that can inspire both ur frnd and Dan or whosdat..
And there is a song in a bollywood movie that Dan character sings...
"kaun kahta hai chahat pe sabhee ka haq hai, thu jise chahe tera pyar usee ka haq hai" poor Dan...