{"id":89,"date":"2012-06-05T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T23:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caring4couples.com.au\/Blog\/?p=89"},"modified":"2012-08-02T18:24:31","modified_gmt":"2012-08-02T08:24:31","slug":"yet-another-story-of-sexual-betrayal-and-public-shame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caring4couples.com.au\/Blog\/yet-another-story-of-sexual-betrayal-and-public-shame\/","title":{"rendered":"Yet another story of sexual betrayal and public shame"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another story of sexual betrayal and public shame as Andrew Ettingshausen’s marriage misery provides more material for the press.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no doubt that sex sells! Stories of sexual betrayal and the intrigue that accompanies the discovery of yet another public figure caught out, sells newspapers and magazines like nothing else! The latest marital mayhem to hit the headlines involves a dude called Andrew Ettingshausen.\u00a0 Apparently he is a “former Rugby League star” according to The Sydney Morning Herald. I wouldn’t know as I’m an-other-than sports fan and would have no idea who was famous or not. I know, you’re probably thinking I should get a life…..<\/p>\n

But!…. I would still like to know, is it that these public figures are delivered and exposed to serve as a reminder to other mere male mortals of the perils of philandering? Or, is it simply that women don’t get caught?<\/p>\n

It is interesting that the stories sensationalize mainly men in the public eye who are caught spreading their joy with women other than their wives. Is it because famous women don’t do it or is it that they simply aren’t found out?…..Or aren’t we interested anyway?<\/p>\n

I do know that the damage to a relationship is just as great irrespective of who ventures outside the marriage or committed relationship for sex. And there sits a big assumption anyway. Is it REALLY about the sex? I hear often enough from clients that an emotional void in their primary relationship has led them to seek solace elsewhere. Sometimes the criticism and put-downs delivered by a spouse on a regular basis are enough to drive the recipient\u00a0 out of their bedroom somewhere more accepting and nurturing.<\/p>\n

Bettina Arndt in smh.com.au. June 3 2012<\/a> has her views on the subject. “With every fresh sex scandal, the experts line up to pontificate on why these successful men, men who have everything, take such risks for the sake of sex. In Ettingshausen’s case, his lapse has been blamed on depression triggered by concern about his financial affairs. It is often suggested well-known men are risk-takers, narcissists who assume they don’t have to play by ordinary rules.<\/p>\n

Successful men are used to winning, used to getting away with it. Many of the theories make sense, but the real truth is that many of these are pretty normal men with luscious options jumping into their laps.”<\/p>\n

Read full article by Bettina Arndt smh.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you have a view on this topic? Please contribute to this post by offering your opinion!<\/p>\n

Relationship Counselling by Christine Bennett caring4couples.com.au<\/a>
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