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Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

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    Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

    Did anyone see this show last week? I missed it! Everywhere I went people were talking about it. Lots of my facebook friends were like "Oprah is scaring me!" I tried to read the summery on her website, but it just got me all anxious and aranoid: paranoid aranoid: . So what are my plans today? Watch the follow up show, of course!

    2/18/09 Why Men Cheat- the follow up show.
    Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
    "“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"
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    Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

    I NEVER watch Oprah and happened to catch most of this episode...*was feeding the dude and couldn't change the channel* It didn't seem like rocket science to me....mostly common sense :huh:

    It DID put some responsibility on the female partner which most of those type talk shows don't usually do.

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    • #3
      Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

      Most of it was pretty logical. I did find the statistic that 88% of men admitted that the other woman was no prettier but that she just showed him attention. Who doesn't want the excitement of feeling sexy and flirty again?

      Let's just say DH has been getting VERY lucky lately. It was a good reminder.

      Kelly
      In my dreams I run with the Kenyans.

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      • #4
        Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

        I don't know if any of you watch SATC, but Samantha Jones has this line: "Why do men cheat? -- The same reason that dogs lick their balls. Because they can."

        Sorry to be so crass!
        married to an anesthesia attending

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        • #5
          Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

          Here's an interesting counterpoint (although it isn't directed at the Oprah show - just at gender differences in sex drives):

          http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/...ism/index.html


          I know it doesn't relate exactly but I just cringe at the notion of "women better put out or he'll go somewhere else". True or not, it is a moral issue for the married man. He should be working just as hard at making things right at home, not stepping out.

          (This "Moment in Morality" has been brought to you by one self-righteous mom. )
          Angie
          Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
          Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

          "Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"

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          • #6
            Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

            Not that anyone asked, but here is where I stand on this topic.

            If the wife is a total bitch to her husband the relationship is going to go south. It would take a very strong person to not become jaded in a relationship when dealing with a wife that complains all the time and never shows any kindness in any way shape or form. On the other hand I totally agree with the lady (in black in the audience) at the very end of the show. Just because your marriage is on the rocks, that doesn't mean you turn to another woman to make you feel better. It's wrong and it's a copout.

            We did mandatory pre-wedding counseling with the pastor of the church. It was only one session, but he gave us some of the best advice I've heard on the topic- to date! The advice was similar to the show today... be kind to the other person. Wake up each day and try and please the other person as much as possible. If you both do that then you'll be happy. That stuck with me, and I really do try and be as kind as I can. I'm not perfect and I have bad days/weeks, but honestly I do try. I'm hoping that's enough.
            Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
            "“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"

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            • #7
              Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

              Originally posted by LilySayWhat
              I didn't see Oprah, but I DID see the Oprah Challenge on RuPaul's Drag Races.

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdcVIKxpXKc
              ^ I saw that too! (sorry this is off topic)... Loved it!

              I agree with Moonlight the actual topic!

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              • #8
                Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

                I have a battle within myself trying to figure out is it my duty to give the DH all this wonderful sexual attention when he gets home - or should I expect him to approach me. I would think 50/50 is fair, but I think that he gets so stressed out with school that when he comes home I don't mind being the 'tool' to help him unwind...

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                • #9
                  Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

                  Originally posted by RELLA
                  I have a battle within myself trying to figure out is it my duty to give the DH all this wonderful sexual attention when he gets home - or should I expect him to approach me. I would think 50/50 is fair, but I think that he gets so stressed out with school that when he comes home I don't mind being the 'tool' to help him unwind...
                  I think that as long as you are enjoying yourself then........ enjoy yourself! How much longer until his visit home?
                  Wife to PGY5. Mommy to baby girl born 11/2009. Cat mommy since 2002
                  "“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”"

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                  • #10
                    Re: Oprah. Why Men Cheet?

                    12 DAYS!!!!

                    Originally posted by moonlight
                    Originally posted by RELLA
                    I have a battle within myself trying to figure out is it my duty to give the DH all this wonderful sexual attention when he gets home - or should I expect him to approach me. I would think 50/50 is fair, but I think that he gets so stressed out with school that when he comes home I don't mind being the 'tool' to help him unwind...
                    I think that as long as you are enjoying yourself then........ enjoy yourself! How much longer until his visit home?

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