The affair between Chandra Levy and Congressman Gary Condit was big news after her murdered body was found. The cloud of suspicion that hung over the Congressman associated with the affair was enough to force him to retire from office and find a new life selling ice cream in Arizona. Although the Congressman had nothing to do with her death, the shame of the affair was enough to raise suspicions. He has since been cleared, but the shame remains.
Congressman Condit’s story has a lesson that applies to all affairs. That lesson is that the shame and cloud of suspicion hangs around long after the affair is over. Even when something as tragic as a murder occurs, those involved in the affair will be suspected. Condit could not overcome the shame, even with all his power. If the Congressman could not, what makes an everyday adulterer think that they can?
Violating your marriage vows or cheating on your partner still brings consequences. Marriage and commitment are still important to people. Cheating against your spouse or partner has consequences. Even when you try to rationalize it, you can not out run those consequences. You may mentally excuse the affair with all sort of rationalizations, but you can’t overcome them. . Even if you listen to professors who vilify marriage and commitments cheating against them (spouses and partners) bring serious consequences.
Best Regards,
Jeffrey Murrah
