Archive for the History of Affairs
The attorney Charles Adams has recently written two articles on polygamy (article 1, article 2) . The articles cover the history of polygamy and its current revival. The articles are informative and do not pull any punches. They provide the history and thinking behind this behavior. These are good articles for those wondering “How could […]
At the grocery store, I commented to my wife about an article in the latest edition of Glamour magazine that addressed “Men’s New Sexual Needs“. I wondered how did people miss some of those needs? In thousands of years, how did they just now discover what those needs were? The incident led me to realize […]
In exploring some old books on marriage and family, I came across a passage published in 1897 by a man who served as a professor at the University of Texas. He addressed the issue of adultery, which was a problem then and remains so.
“Most modern laws, and many moralists, teach that the guilt of the […]
Infidelity has a long history. One area where infidelity frequently occurred is within the royal families. The drama of wives, heads and concubines is one of the hallmarks associated with the reign of Henry VIII of England. Henry VIII was not the first and certainly was not the last of the infidel rulers. The lines […]
Valentine’s Day is approaching. With it’s approach, many couples begin thinking of love and acknowledging the importance they place on each other. In healthy marriages, it is an enjoyable time of love, flowers and chocolate. The days leading up to Valentine’s is also a time when affairs and infidelity are exposed. Because of the emphasis […]
A common event I witness in working with couples is that the adulterer confesses what they did and the resolute spouse immediately forgives them. The adulterer experiences a sensation of relief and actually believes that dealing with the affair incident is done.
Several weeks or months later, the adulterer feels that resolute spouse is nagging and […]
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 […]
Most students of psychology will recognize the name of John B. Watson. He was a pioneer in the American study of psychology. His experiment with “Little Albert” is required reading in most introductory courses. What most people don’t know is that he was quite a womanizer. While a the University of Chicago, he met and […]
One rarely thinks about the founding fathers being philanderers. One of the founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin did address the topic of affairs. Here is the link to the website that has his advice regarding affairs. (The poster posted the article on 20 August 2007). From my read, he discourages affairs and openly admits that they […]
Here is a mug shot of Frank Sinatra. He was arrested in New Jersey for carrying on with a married woman. Yes, such behavior at one time was considered a crime. It is clear that in many of his songs he is speaking from personal experience. Fame does not keep one from infidelity, in fact […]
