Comments on: Elizabeth Edwards, A Woman Off The Fence

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:56:26 +0000

Being a woman still on, but approaching the edge of, the fence in a similar situation I can comment on this withmy own emotions and experience. The decision to stay or leave after infidelity is a very difficult one. I have been torn in two directions, flip-flopping many times a day between staying and upholding my marriage vows of “in good times ad bad”, or leaving in order to uphold my own self-image of a strong independant woman.
The “why now?” question was asked. My answer is that at some point one comes to the realization that being able to look at yourself in the mirror is more important than being a failure in keeping your wedding vows, vows that apparently were more important to you than they were to him anyway. In some cases of infidelity the cheating spouse is VERY remorseful and willing to make every effort to repair the marriage, others are not as remoreful. It unfortunately takes some time after the discovery of the affair to realize which one you are married to. This is a major factor in the “why now?” situation.
Good Luck to every woman in this situation.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:37:03 +0000

When I saw her interviewed on Oprah, the pain behind her eyes was undeniable. Part of me was really proud that she made her choice in spite of her brave battle. She is indeed a woman off the fence.

By: carla mannes

carla mannes — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:11:44 +0000

Why women stay… As I read the responses I am always saddened when women choose to “CHEAT” on other women as well. At what age do we as women make the conscious decision to become “Competition” versus a woman who respects marriage, family and herself enough to know… Choosing a man and sex over another women will never bring happiness but destroys the human spirit. Look at the fabric of families, broken homes and the children who carry the biggest expense of the follies of their parents…. The names are endless, the damage is life lasting… Why did Elizabeth stay? Unless you are included in her inner circle and hear her story from her lips, anything else is speculation, gossip and damaging… “You heard she was a bitch?” very sad commentary…. Did you hear she was also battling terminal cancer? Why judge her? Why not start supporting our sisters…instead of selling them out…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:14:43 +0000

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:28:15 +0000

I too heard she was a bitch. Not that she deserves any of this. It’s like this week’s story on Oprah. Did anyone see the wife of the gay pastor? I watched and thought, this woman is crazy for staying with a gay man, because he is totally a homosexual. But women stay for all different reasons and it’s like you say, we can’t judge. I wish Elizabeth well on her own and with her health. Have a nice weekend.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:21:26 +0000

I don’t know why she left him now, but the truth is – you never know what’s going on behind closed doors. People’s lives look so great on the outside – I have admired and envied couples who I later find out had been living a lie – with no love and lots of cheating. And from what I hear, Elizabeth was no saint through the years, treating people horrendously and acting like a Queen Bitch! I, too, wish her well. As she knows only too well, life is SHORT! You’ve got to live it to the fullest and surround yourself with people who love and support you. Don’t waste your time for appearances sake!!
Happy Week-end!!