Every time I hear another story of a wayward husband powerful man out finagling instead of legislating, I am sickened, but sadly not surprised. It seems rather par for the coarse these days. The more surprising revelation is a leader with integrity.
Not that Arnold let me down, because I never really bought into the family man façade to begin with. (Though I am so sad for Maria and the kids). Arnold is and was a player. The “gropinator” was clearly operating within his wheelhouse. (Yeah, I know that was mean, but it’s my opinion) This is a guy addicted to fame, fortune and chasing the adrenaline hit. The $2000 suit doesn’t clean up his propensity to lust. But seriously now, isn’t that part of his appeal?
I heard a guy on the radio this morning suggest, “A man is: how he treats his wife.” (If I knew who you were Mr. AM Radio man I would give you a full attribution). I thought his statement was brilliant.
Because in the end, our lives are defined far more by what we do than what we say, and lip service aside, I’m tired of all the Kool-Aid trying to clean up the acts of all the bad boys out there. (Yes, I’m talking to you Tiger)
Another study recently came out suggesting those in high management positions have a greater risk of cheating (discussed on KIIS FM this morning). Maybe it’s a confidence thing? A big ego tied to a powerful position? I guess you don’t get much higher than a governor, unless it’s a launch pad to the job of president? This whopper of a secret makes even Newt Gingrich and President Clinton look tame. Late night TV pundits were claiming it was harder to catch Arnold than Osama Bin Laden.
So, back to the male integrity dealio. The media would make you think all guys are philandering jerks, but I disagree. And, I’ve never been more grateful for all the guys in my life who treat their wives as a treasure. So today, I celebrate you…the Good Guys! (Do I sound like a beer commercial?)
Here’s to the faithful husband’s and dad’s out there that aren’t climbing the corporate ladder but manage to make all their kid’s baseball games (with the team snack). Here’s to the men who wake up at 5:30am on Mother’s Day to stand outside Pavilions and buy their wives’ a card, some flowers and eggs for breakfast(that’s for you honey), and here’s to the man who’s quiet actions speak MUCH louder than his charisma.
Three cheers for all the faithful husband’s and dad’s!
We love you just the way you are and you don’t need a Speedo and muscles to win our hearts.
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