"To have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."
The traditional marriage vows that are said before a pastor at a ceremony to celebrate a couple’s love are no longer embraced nor taken seriously anymore. Why? Because men cheat; or at least that’s what I’m writing about today.
Why do men cheat? It’s the age-old question, and perhaps Sex and the City’s Kim Cantrall can explain it, “ Men cheat for the same reason dogs lick their balls…because they can.”
Gov. Sanford and the rest of the politicians
In the news, South Carolina’s governor, Sanford was (and is still) getting heat for using taxpayer money to fly off to Argentina to spend time with his lover. While his family, the wife and kids were at their home in South Carolina, Sanford disappeared for 5 days to attend to his affair. The affair had been going on for a while, and Sanford’s wife never knew. To Sanford’s defense, he said he fell in love with the Argentinean woman; they had a real connection. Whatever the case may be, he never acknowledged the wife; yet Sanford’s wife stood by him throughout it all. She said she wanted to make it work even after the affair came out.
I can name a few more men in politics who have taken advantage of their marriage- John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton and even one of my favorites, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Their wives were the backbones of their presidencies- supporting their commitments and showing up to conferences on their behalves, but the wives did not receive the gratitude of love and sincerity from their husbands. ( Let’s just hope Obama doesn’t follow in those footsteps.)
What angers me most is that the women get the blame for their betrothed’s infidelity.
Jon and Kate Plus 8
Take the case, Jon and Kate plus 8. This reality series has gotten much fame and fortune throughout the seasons. The couple has 8 children- twins and sextuplets; every day is a struggle- to get these kids fed, to get them ready for school and to simply discipline them. As a mother of 8, you have to be aware of everything, from what they have for snacks to the clothes they wear. However many viewers and the media have insinuated Kate as a crazy, bossy wife who emasculates her husband, Jon. My response, “ Give her a break!”
Jon is now engaged to a 23 year old and is seen running around with her in various places, while Kate’s been seen running after her kids. Kate is still trying to make the show work since her income comes from the TV series, and Jon is ready to leave.
Kate’s getting all the bad rep, while Jon’s marrying a 23 year old. Now that’s not fair.
His Version
It’s been said that men cheat simply for one reason- lack of attention: women don’t adore their spouses enough. I see that to be true, but we’re not living in a time of barbarians when men come back from a good hunt and women praise them with love and affection. We’re beyond that; In this time and age, we have bills to pay and cars to drive. Women now are working and mothering as well. They don’t have time to adore another person in the home- let alone someone who’s in their 30’s or older.
Once a Cheater, always a Cheater?
Ahh….I guess we’ll never know until you try him out.
2 comments:
"Marriage is not for the faint of heart." A weak willed man will always fall prey to a seductive woman. These kind of women don't care about breaking up a happy home. They deserve a lot of the blame also! It's really unfortunate to see these high profile men jeopardizing their marriages for the sake of a female dog... for lack of a better word.
You said let's hope Barack Obama doesn't follow in those footsteps. I don't think you have to worry about that because he chose his wife based on looks and character. There aren't too many women out there who can match her in either category.
lol that's true. Michelle Obama is quite the lady.
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