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Marriage in the News: Scandalous Politics

You may have read in the news recently about the Washington D.C. escort service madam that is under indictment for racketeering and prostitution. Her little black book revealed a number of phone numbers to influential businessmen and – politicians. One of those politicians is Senator David Vitter, a first time republican Senator from Metairie, Louisiana. The embattled senator is now facing more scandalous charges as the Times-Picayune newspaper reported that the Vitter allegedly used the services of another prostitute – this time in New Orleans. Vitter doesn’t deny the charges with regard to the escort service that reportedly called his … Continue reading →

Surviving an Affair

It is incredibly painful to find out your spouse is having an affair. That’s an understatement, but there are other emotions that go along with the hurt. You feel a sense of shock, abandonment, and it’s a big hit to your self-esteem. You wonder what’s wrong with you or what you did wrong. Well, no matter what mistakes you might have made or what problems exist in your marriage, an affair is not your fault. An affair is a choice and only the person who made that choice is accountable. Your spouse may try to blame you, and you may … Continue reading →

Can a Marriage Survive an Affair?

The answers to this question are many and varied. It really depends on the couple involved and on the extent of the affair. If one spouse refuses to end the affair and says he or she is in love with the other person, it’s nearly impossible to salvage the marriage. Some articles tell the dishonored spouse to compete with the other woman or man, but that’s some tough competition. The other person has it made because he or she can always put on the best face during the limited amount of time that the two are together. Your spouse only … Continue reading →