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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 on how much money he will have to pay the spurned husband, Johnny Valentine. The affair started when the wife began working for Jerry Fitch and the two eventually became involved with each other.
The court case, in this instance is being taken to the United States Supreme Court. It seems that Jerry Fitch is fighting having to pay the money out. Many people who have affairs try to limit the damages, with little success. This is one of the first affair cases I have seen taken to the Supreme Court.
Best Regards,
Jeff Murrah
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In a survey of material related to affairs, I came across a population that routinely expressed difficulty dealing with affairs. This population is grown children who discover that one of their parents is having an affair. These episodes are often viewed as painful and heart wrenching. Although younger children seem to adjust with greater flexibility, the older children have a more difficult time with affairs, even though they can understand the circumstances better. There is difficulty in the child accepting the news and also with the infidel parent having to tell the child what they have done. The emotions they struggle with are associated with betrayal, and abandonment. This population is mentioned only briefly in the literature, even though for those that have experienced such pain, it was a major turning point in their lives. Although contemporary society often works toward justifying and excusing affairs, the lives of the children effected by such behavior remained scarred for many years afterwards.
If you have had an affair and have grown children, you may want to make sure that the relationship is intact. Oftentimes, the hurts are hidden and are rarely discussed in the open. They are very real and continue being a major influence.
Best Regards,
Jeff Murrah
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A new poll taken among teens reveal that healthy family relations and family communication are important to their happiness. Although not the most scientific, the information does provide some new insights for parents wanting to know what the concerns of their teenagers are. I have addressed the effects of affairs on children here in several posts. These findings, although not dealing with affairs, do highlight the importance of healthy family relationships. When affairs are allowed to destroy the communication and trust in families, it is not only the spouses who loose out, it is also the children. This kind of information may help you think twice before an affair happens or to give you the courage to work thorough an affair in order to preserve your family. There are many resources out there for hurting spouses, but few for children hurting from their parents affair. Sadly, the children are often viewed as property to fight over, rather than as the precious gifts that they truly are. Not only are children important, their families are important to them.
Best Regards,
Jeff Murrah
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