Archive for October, 2007
In going through the blogs and sites concerning infidelity, I always obtain an education. Today, I was struck by a question posed by Lanie Peterson at her site. Her question was, “Does Jesus Love Homewreckers?” My answer to that is a resounding yes. The Bible has the examples of King David, King Saul, and Rahab. […]
In the latest round of spurned paramour antics, a former girlfriend created false profiles of a man’s wife. The profile was posted on adult sites along with photos made to look like the wife. Such tactics amount to character assassination and create the impression of infidelity. Although the wife was not guilty of infidelity, efforts […]
A new book, Write It When I’m Gone: Remarkable Off-the-Record Conversations with Gerald R. Ford , deals with Gerald Ford and his concerns. Among them was that Bill Clinton needed help with his sex addiction problems. Gerald Ford was a man who had lived with a wife who suffered and addiction problem, so I am […]
As bizarre as it seems, the world’s first divorce fair is underway in Vienna. The fair features booths operated by legal services, dating sites, private investigators, just about everything you need for dumping one’s spouse. What was once shameful and sinful is now being accepted and promoted. For these people, divorce is good for business. […]
When the upheaval erupts after an affair is disclosed, there is often emotional distance between the spouses. During this time, pain becomes a powerful motivator, forcing the spouses to honestly consider what is going on and what they need to do about it. This is also a dangerous time, in that those people who offer […]
This news story brings to light that Mississippi is one of the few states in the Union of States that allows a spouse to sue when someone steals them. The ‘alienation of affection’ claim makes affairs more painful in that state than in others. In the latest round, the paramour, Jerry Fitch is seeking limits […]
The advent of social networking has opened the door to easier infidelity. With a few clicks, a person can access many single or available people in a specific geographic area. It is not unusual for spouses to maintain sites or profiles that show a side of themselves that their spouse rarely sees. Since many businesses […]
A new book by Alan Murray is out. The title is Revolt in the Boardroom. A key portion of this book deals with how an affair at the Boeing company led to the dismissal of the CEO, even though his involvement was minimal. Affairs often have ripple effects that destroy lives far beyond the two […]
The break-up of the Sarkozy family has been in the headlines of France and the world. As time wears on, the story of what led to the break-up comes out. It seems that Mrs. Sarkozy had an affair. The public spotlight made the affair situation uncomfortable. The recent pictures of Mr. Sarkozy showed a man […]
When couples begin the work involved of restoring their relationship, there are often hurdles that must be overcome. Just being able to rationally discuss what happened is one of the early obstacles. Once that is covered, then tackling issues concerning forgiveness can be addresses. These accomplishments are important. It is at the next stage, that […]
