A look at the history of infidelity. Cheating: the curse of an otherwise healthy relationship. Infidelity leads to lying, guilt, tearful confessions and consumption of several boxes of Betty Crocker Warm Delights (the saddest food ever – single serving cake!). In today’s dispatch Ken Mondschein discusses how we came to our present attitudes about adultery and why the difference in mindset between Americans and our French sisters and brothers, whose presidents have generously indulged in the cheating sport.
For additional reading check out this May 15 LA times article on the differences between French and American responses to their politician’s extramarital dalliances. Apparently the French are slightly more faithful than Americans! Also a good read, this MSN piece by sometimes Hooksexup contributor, Jardine Libaire.