Forgot to add: all of these are CELEBRATED in society:

Yes - individual PEOPLE do rationalize - however, SOCIETY shames them. My point was that we ascribe a sort of “Welp, he can’t help himself” attitude about cheating that we don’t allow for all the other things people do.

In a society that vilifies people for being overweight; addicted to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, or overspending; or for committing crimes- we sure do seem to rationalize and justify cheating as being a “biological drive”.

BlairBitch: You responded to my comment originally - which implies you wanted a discourse, yet now you throw the Monopoly board in the air (trolling much?). This is a touchy subject. Men cheating and seeking out prostitutes probably fuels half of the income of therapists out there. Thanks for the “helpful” suggestion.…

Lentil Wedding = sadz

While this is all well and good - and a fun, well-written read (with some lol phrase-turns) it reminds me of when my (now ex) husband and I announced our pregnancy to his extended family, and his bitch of an aunt said, “Well, we don’t care. We’re done with babies.”

Listen, I am not officially petitioning for specific legislation - but obviously something needs to change.

You misunderstand. I don’t absolve the cheater whatsoever, but the escort not innocent in this at ALL. And I was using crime as a metaphor.

Bullshit. Having sex with someone when you are aware that they are cheating and betraying their partner knowingly makes you complicit. Just like assisting a crime, doing nothing about it, or covering it up. People are condemned for such behavior all over the world. Perhaps your guilt is shrouded in defiance.

Boss is still boss.

Sex work doesn’t need to be controversial if we set up certification and licensing, along with testing and reporting, just like in the world of therapy/counseling/psychology, etc. Elevate it to a proper, legal service.

“...his penis having been inside her is on the record,...”

I just get tired of work, too, hon. But I have to do it. Acting in a show for big bucks is a FUCKING PRIVILEGE, SWEETHEART. Even the tone of your voice drips entitlement.

She needs to do something with Grace Jones fast.

It‘s like homeland security - we sacrifice some “freedoms” for safety. Or here, we must sacrifice exclusivity for an affordable accommodation and a social life.

She’s been tumultuous, capricious, and has taken us for granted. And by she I mean ND.

ALL medicine originated from nature. “Traditional” medicine is now considered to be Complementary or Alternative, but mostly Integrative. Modern, or Conventional medicine is often propelled forward by discoveries found in nature.

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Well, now we know why they cast Susan Dey as Laurie on The Partridge Family.