Aikman, wife separate after decade of marriage

[WoodysGirl]

Published: 07:58 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2011

DALLAS (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys (http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=sports&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22Dallas+Cowboys%22) quarterback Troy Aikman (http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=sports&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22Troy+Aikman%22) and his wife have separated after more than a decade of marriage.

Aikman, in a statement published Tuesday by The Dallas Morning News (http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=sports&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22The+Dallas+Morning+News%22), confirms the separation from his wife, Rhonda, in what he calls "a difficult decision" for both.


Read more: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Aikman-wife-separate-after-decade-of-marriage-975954.php#ixzz1C3b13b65

[ologan]

My sister in law just emailed me she heard this on the tube this morning. I'm where I have only cell phone and "iffy" wifi connection. Hope it's not true. They are not fun,even the "friendly" ones.

[ologan]

Mods,please merge with Woody Girls thread over in off topic section. It wasn't there when I posted mine. Thanks.

[cajuncocoa]

Any word on whether Joe Buck was named as "the other woman"?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

[CowboyManDan]

That is unfortunate. I hope it's for the best and most importantly I hope it's not too hard on the kids.

[ologan]

Any word on whether Joe Buck was named as "the other woman"?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

That would be a hell of a lot easier to believe than Joe Buck being named "The Other Man"!

[TheSport78]

Any word on whether Joe Buck was named as "the other woman"?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

:laugh2: So wrong.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Any word on whether Joe Buck was named as "the other woman"?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Was going to post basically the same thing.

Kudos to you Bayougirl..

I salute you with a.....bada bing and try the veal line.:laugh1:

[JPM]

Somewhere at ESPN headquarters Skip Bayless is saying, "I may FINALLY get my shot".

[theebs]

Any word on whether Joe Buck was named as "the other woman"?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

ironically I think buck just got divorced.

Maybe those two will be out partying like night at the roxbury over the offseason together.

[SkinsandTerps]

Hope it is for the right reasons and not some type of midlife crisis crap.

Wish them both well.

[Sam I Am]

I'm thinking he and Anthony Spencer are hooking up. :muttley:

[Stautner]

Hope it is for the right reasons and not some type of midlife crisis crap.

Wish them both well.

What are the right reasons? Would an affair or spousal abuse or neglect be better?

[Sam I Am]

What are the right reasons? Would an affair or spousal abuse or neglect be better?

Why does it have to be that? How about two people that grow apart and are no longer happy together?

[big dog cowboy]

That is sad news.

My wife on the other hand now thinks SHE has a chance. :eek:

[Faerluna]

ironically I think buck just got divorced.

Maybe those two will be out partying like night at the roxbury over the offseason together.

The day after...


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/Faerluna/joe-buck-and-troy-aikman-fox-sports.jpg
(http://www.fohguild.org/forums/attachments/screenshots/162019d1295813255-funny-strange-random-pics-joe-buck-troy-aikman-fox-sports.jpg)

[ConcordCowboy]

Got to admit I'm blown away shocked at this.

Everytime I saw him I thought this guy has it made.

He's got a wife and kids great job and all the money you could ever need.

But you never know what's behind the closed door.

[BrAinPaiNt]

The day after...


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/Faerluna/joe-buck-and-troy-aikman-fox-sports.jpg
(http://www.fohguild.org/forums/attachments/screenshots/162019d1295813255-funny-strange-random-pics-joe-buck-troy-aikman-fox-sports.jpg)

:laugh2: :laugh2: :bow:

[Romo 2 Austin]

Sad to hear.

[BraveHeartFan]

Sad to hear that. Sometimes relationships just don't work out and people grow apart. I wish them both well.

[mldardy]

Hey no one is perfect and who said marriage is perfect. Instead of making each other miserable make each other happy by not being together. That's how I look at it. As long as they both stay in the lives of their kids that's all that matters.

[traye111]

Wow....

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/7396757.html

[hipfake08]

That sucks. Never good news to hear.

[Stautner]

Why does it have to be that? How about two people that grow apart and are no longer happy together?

People "grow apart" when they screw up. Maybe not something as blatant as abuse or an affair, but neglect, being absent, laziness, too self-absorebed ........ I just can't see those as good reasons either.

Maybe I'm the exception, but I've been married over 20 years and have gone through a hell of a lot of ups and downs, but I never thought of marriage as something that has a shelf life.

[Joshmvii]

Aikman's finally ditching the beard. :laugh2:

I kid, I kid.

It's probably because he now has 3 daughters, and he blames her for not giving him a son who he can groom to be the next Aikman HOF QB. :laugh1:

[DallasGirl50]

Sorry for all of them.

[Yeagermeister]

Got to admit I'm blown away shocked at this.

Everytime I saw him I thought this guy has it made.

He's got a wife and kids great job and all the money you could ever need.

But you never know what's behind the closed door.

Not for long

[Faerluna]

Not for long

Half!

http://comedy.com/files/2010/06/Eddie-Murphy-Delirious-2-150x150.jpg

[Sam I Am]

Half!

http://comedy.com/files/2010/06/Eddie-Murphy-Delirious-2-150x150.jpg

She can have half of Troy Aikman Ford. :lmao:

[ConcordCowboy]

Not for long

Even if she gets half...I'm sure he'll still have plenty and will continue to make much more.

[ninja]

I wonder if he had a prenuptual.

Although, the prenup didn't help Tiger out too much IIRC.

[kristie]

i just think that it's sad. :(

[DallasGirl50]

Troy lives in the same block as Jerry so he's got plenty of money. I would just guess that he's far more concerned about his little girls than his bank acct balance.

[SaltwaterServr]

I wonder if he had a prenuptual.

Although, the prenup didn't help Tiger out too much IIRC.

Maybe prenups don't do a whole heckuva lot when you've got Jersey Shore reject ho's coming out of the woodwork with your sexting messages.

I say this, get Troy and the biggest, tallest, strongest beet farming Russian wife with hairy knuckles and a linebacker's build and get the artificial insemination thing going. 22 years from now, we'll have our next franchise QB.

[Hoofbite]

I wonder if he had a prenuptual.

Although, the prenup didn't help Tiger out too much IIRC.

That's because he basically paid her not to talk about it.

[BraveHeartFan]

People "grow apart" when they screw up. Maybe not something as blatant as abuse or an affair, but neglect, being absent, laziness, too self-absorebed ........ I just can't see those as good reasons either.

Maybe I'm the exception, but I've been married over 20 years and have gone through a hell of a lot of ups and downs, but I never thought of marriage as something that has a shelf life.


Thats probably all absolutely true about why people grow apart. But it's not good, for anyone, for people to stay together simply to stay together and not get divorced. It's a terrible idea that doesn't work for either of the people involved and certainly isn't good for the children involved either.

[Joe Realist]

Who knows. Remember she was previously married and worked for the Cowboys. Maybe they had a 10 year arrangement to keep those " whispers " from being believed.....

[Aikmaniac]

I wouldn't doubt that the time away from home took its toll. This business puts a heavy strain on relationships. With how much we all know Troy is a perfectionist, I'm sure when he was home he spent hours upon hours researching and preparing for his next game.

[Joe Realist]

Didnt HBO show Real Sports tonight with Troy Aikman??

[The Panch]

Somewhere at ESPN headquarters Skip Bayless is saying, "I may FINALLY get my shot".
He's probably mad Aikman turned him down.

[The Emperor]

Maybe prenups don't do a whole heckuva lot when you've got Jersey Shore reject ho's coming out of the woodwork with your sexting messages.

I say this, get Troy and the biggest, tallest, strongest beet farming Russian wife with hairy knuckles and a linebacker's build and get the artificial insemination thing going. 22 years from now, we'll have our next franchise QB.

And nobody commented on this? This is funny, folks.

[kristie]

He's probably mad Aikman turned him down.

:laugh1:

[SaltwaterServr]

And nobody commented on this? This is funny, folks.

Tough crowd.

[bbgun]

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4921/algtroyaikman1.jpg

Looks like she put on a little weight. Troy made the right call.

[kristie]

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4921/algtroyaikman1.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4921/algtroyaikman1.jpg)

Looks like she put on a little weight. Troy made the right call.

did he?

[SaltwaterServr]

did he?

Of course. He's Troy Freaking Aikman. There's a reason Tony put a ring on Candice. He must've heard about this coming down the line.

[kristie]

Of course. He's Troy Freaking Aikman. There's a reason Tony put a ring on Candice. He must've heard about this coming down the line.

oooookkkkkkkk.:confused:

[notherbob]

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4921/algtroyaikman1.jpg

Looks like she put on a little weight. Troy made the right call.

You may be right, these days it does seem to be all about looks with little room for substance. As soon as some new hottie comes along, dump the wifey and grab the new toy; of course, if a hot new stud shows up she may toss you for him.

If it was all about looks it was too shallow of a relationship to begin with. My wife has gained more than she has and I'm no longer 42 shoulders and a 32 waist either. We still love each other anyway.

I'm sure they have their reasons just as I'm sure those reasons are none of my business. I wish them both well.

This should give the rumor mongers plenty to keep them busy during the lockout.

[DallasGirl50]

If that's Troy oldest daughter she's very cute.

[TonyS]

Sorry if a repost.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20460649,00.html?hpt=T2

[casmith07]

Joe Buck just got really excited.

[dmq]

She thought she was marrying a Cowboy and got an Eagle fan.

[Doomsay]

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4921/algtroyaikman1.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4921/algtroyaikman1.jpg)

Looks like she put on a little weight. Troy made the right call.

Wow, he can barely get his arm around her. Feel bad for the girls though.

[Doomsay]

She thought she was marrying a Cowboy and got an Eagle fan.

Not bad.

[Iago33]

I feel sorry for the superficial replies in this thread. I also feel sorry for the whole family. Divorce hurts; there was probably a lot of hurting going on already, but divorce hurts. Sad situation. And sad that people think that rich people have easier lives.

[Faerluna]

I feel sorry for the superficial replies in this thread. I also feel sorry for the whole family. Divorce hurts; there was probably a lot of hurting going on already, but divorce hurts. Sad situation. And sad that people think that rich people have easier lives.

People make light of situations because sometimes it's easier to make a joke than chime in with "Wow, how awful!" for the 40th time or try and make sense of something that we clearly have no inkling about with regards to the underlying reasons.

There's nothing wrong with finding humor in difficult situations. Nobody really thinks that Troy dumped his wife because she got fat or thinks that it must be easier for them because they have money.

[Sam I Am]

People make light of situations because sometimes it's easier to make a joke than chime in with "Wow, how awful!" for the 40th time or try and make sense of something that we clearly have no inkling about with regards to the underlying reasons.

There's nothing wrong with finding humor in difficult situations. Nobody really thinks that Troy dumped his wife because she got fat or thinks that it must be easier for them because they have money.

I agree.

Besides, he probably dumped her for spending to much time on the Internet! :laugh2:

[Faerluna]

I agree.

Besides, he probably dumped her for spending to much time on the Internet! :laugh2:

She found love letters from Joe Buck in his pockets when she was washing his pants!

:eek:

[BrAinPaiNt]

She found love letters from Joe Buck in his pockets when she was washing his pants!

:eek:

What's worse is that these letters from Buck were written in lip stick.

[Faerluna]

What's worse is that these letters from Buck were written in lip stick.

...and it was her shade. The nerve! :mad:

[tyke1doe]

People "grow apart" when they screw up. Maybe not something as blatant as abuse or an affair, but neglect, being absent, laziness, too self-absorebed ........ I just can't see those as good reasons either.

Maybe I'm the exception, but I've been married over 20 years and have gone through a hell of a lot of ups and downs, but I never thought of marriage as something that has a shelf life.

:clap:

[bbgun]

People "grow apart" when they screw up. Maybe not something as blatant as abuse or an affair, but neglect, being absent, laziness, too self-absorebed ........ I just can't see those as good reasons either.

Maybe I'm the exception, but I've been married over 20 years and have gone through a hell of a lot of ups and downs, but I never thought of marriage as something that has a shelf life.

She grew all right. :D

[tyke1doe]

If that's Troy oldest daughter she's very cute.

Yeah, you must be a woman.

[DallasGirl50]

I feel sorry for the superficial replies in this thread. I also feel sorry for the whole family. Divorce hurts; there was probably a lot of hurting going on already, but divorce hurts. Sad situation. And sad that people think that rich people have easier lives.



I agree completely with you. Great post.

[DallasGirl50]

Yeah, you must be a woman.


What gave it away? The "girl" in my screen name?

[WoodysGirl]

What gave it away? The "girl" in my screen name?
:laugh2:

[Yeagermeister]

What gave it away? The "girl" in my screen name?

:lmao2:

[big dog cowboy]

What gave it away? The "girl" in my screen name?
:laugh2:

[ninja]

What gave it away? The "girl" in my screen name?

Yeah, that and the fact that any guy would be focusing on the wife not some kid. And the kid ain't all that cute. Just your average kid.

Reminds me of when a woman says another woman is pretty. Women have a somewhat different opinion of beauty than men based on my experience.

[DallasCowpoke]

Women have a somewhat different opinion of beauty than men based on my experience.

Does it really qualify as "experience" when it can be stored in between your mattress and box-springs or a DVD jewel case?

[Faerluna]

Yeah, that and the fact that any guy would be focusing on the wife not some kid. And the kid ain't all that cute. Just your average kid.

Reminds me of when a woman says another woman is pretty. Women have a somewhat different opinion of beauty than men based on my experience.

So, I'm a woman and had no thoughts about the kid. I'd hate to imagine where I would fit into your cookie cutter gender definitions.

Also, there's a pretty common phrase about how beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It's solely relative to how the individual sees the person and just about zero to do with the gender of the looker.

[arglebargle]

Yeah, that and the fact that any guy would be focusing on the wife not some kid. And the kid ain't all that cute. Just your average kid.

Reminds me of when a woman says another woman is pretty. Women have a somewhat different opinion of beauty than men based on my experience.

But then, far too many men think that only LA Supermodels are good looking.

[Yeagermeister]

But then, far too many men think that only LA Supermodels are good looking.

On the internet every man is dating Halle Berry or Megan Fox.....didn't you know that? :laugh2:

[ninja]

Does it really qualify as "experience" when it can be stored in between your mattress and box-springs or a DVD jewel case?

Not DVDs. Try VHS.

The experience I am talking about is talking to other women about beauty. Any female ever try to set you up on a blind date with one of her friends? Your first question is is she pretty. You get an answer but you don't know what it means. It's a secret coded response;)

"Yes, she's pretty" could translate as "not as pretty as me."
"She's cute" could translate as "prettier than me."
"Other guys find her attractive" could translate as "smokin' hot body."

Not only is beauty in the eye of the beholder, it is also gender-related, and it is culture-related. I lived in Asia for several years. My wife is Japanese. The Asian girls Western men find attractive is a lot of times different than those the Asian men find attractive. Yes, it was a topic of discussion numerous times with my Japanese friends.

[bbgun]

On the internet every man is dating Halle Berry or Megan Fox.....didn't you know that? :laugh2:

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2096/standingsoclose64001.jpg

[SultanOfSix]

I don't mean to sound superficial or anything, but unless his wife has a medical condition or what not, there is no reason she should have let that much weight be put on her with Troy Aikman as her husband. It's not like she's hurting for money or needs to work a day job to support the kids, and so doesn't have enough time. The one thing she could do is maintain her physical stature, at least after having kids.

And yes, I would feel the same way if the tables were turned, and a man was married to a "sugar momma" so to speak, so I'm not trying to be implicitly sexist.

If part of the reason you were married was due to physical attraction based on physique, I would assume that both parties would try to maintain that as much as possible except for reasons that are beyond one's control, i.e. age, etc.

[Faerluna]

I don't mean to sound superficial or anything,

Well, that's exactly what it is.

[SultanOfSix]

Well, that's exactly what it is.

No it isn't. It depends upon the individuals who are involved. People seem to take offense when this is said, but a part (sometimes a large one, especially if your status is considered high) of why people get involved with someone is physical attraction, and the latter tends to be more important on the male side than the female side. Is it the only reason? No. It's a holistic decision that involves a lot of different factors.

[DallasGirl50]

Yeah, that and the fact that any guy would be focusing on the wife not some kid. And the kid ain't all that cute. Just your average kid.

Reminds me of when a woman says another woman is pretty. Women have a somewhat different opinion of beauty than men based on my experience.


Holy crap. All I posted was that IF that was Troy's daughter she was cute. It's just my opinion. I don't know what my being a woman has to do with thinking that but whatever floats your boat.

[CoCo]

No it isn't. It depends upon the individuals who are involved. People seem to take offense when this is said, but a part (sometimes a large one, especially if your status is considered high) of why people get involved with someone is physical attraction, and the latter tends to be more important on the male side than the female side. Is it the only reason? No. It's a holistic decision that involves a lot of different factors.

There is a lot of truth in what you say although its not PC in some circles.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

No it isn't. It depends upon the individuals who are involved. People seem to take offense when this is said, but a part (sometimes a large one, especially if your status is considered high) of why people get involved with someone is physical attraction, and the latter tends to be more important on the male side than the female side. Is it the only reason? No. It's a holistic decision that involves a lot of different factors.

You are right. When you are someone like Aikman, you get the pick of the litter, can give the woman a ton of money, clothes, big house etc. All you ask is that she keep herself in great shape and looking good.

[kristie]

Of course. He's Troy Freaking Aikman. There's a reason Tony put a ring on Candice. He must've heard about this coming down the line.

tony heard that troy is dumping his wife so he can date candice?? uhhhhhh....ok. :confused:

[notherbob]

Aikman's finally ditching the beard. :laugh2:

I kid, I kid.

It's probably because he now has 3 daughters, and he blames her for not giving him a son who he can groom to be the next Aikman HOF QB. :laugh1:

Beard?? I haven't seen him wearing a beard, is this a recent development?

Or am I missing something?

[Gemini Dolly]

Finally he and Sandra Bullock can hook up.

Too soon?

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/specials/sandra-bullock/past-loves/troy-aikman.jpg

[bbgun]

I think his wife is 45; too young to let yourself go.

[kristie]

Finally he and Sandra Bullock can hook up.

Too soon?

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/specials/sandra-bullock/past-loves/troy-aikman.jpg (http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/specials/sandra-bullock/past-loves/troy-aikman.jpg)

too soon IMO. she's recently divorced from that dirtbag jesse james & is probably very busy taking care of her absolutely adorable son louis. besides i think she & ryan reynolds would make a really awesome couple.

[WV Cowboy]

I have an absolute passion for the institution marriage, .. I wish every marriage was forever.

I hate to see that Aikman and his wife are getting a divorce.

I wish no relationship ended in divorce.

But this is a throw-away society, (cars, cell-phones, clothes, toys, etc.) and society has convinced us that instead of working harder, each one sacrificing of themself a little extra, and making it work, .. just throw it away, get a divorce and go get another one.

What a shame.

I sure feel bad for the 3 little girls that they have had together. Their little world has been turned upside down. No more Daddy to climb up on his lap to watch TV, no more Daddy to run to when you are scared or hear a noise in the night, no more Daddy to jump in bed with on Saturday morning. They only see Daddy on weekends, or whenever. Christmas morning will probably never be the same. On and on.

There was a reason those two fell in love, got married, had children and started a family together. They need to find that reason again.

I feel bad for the girls, but I also feel bad for both of them because they will never know that great feeling when you look at each other and realize we have been here for each other through the thick and the thin, the good and the bad, for 10yrs, 15 yrs, 20, 25.

That is commitment.

Every person and every couple go through different seasons in their life or their marriage. It is not wonderful all of the time. But since you vowed in front of family, friends and God to stick together through think and thin, for better or worse, there are times/seasons that you have to work harder. Not quit because it is easier or seems like it would be better.

But it takes two to do these things, ... if one does and the other does not, it willl not work as well.

I just hate divorce and wish every marriage could be happy. I think we have made it too easy to just give up and move on.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I have an absolute passion for the institution marriage, .. I wish every marriage was forever.

I hate to see that Aikman and his wife are getting a divorce.

I wish no relationship ended in divorce.

But this is a throw-away society, (cars, cell-phones, clothes, toys, etc.) and society has convinced us that instead of working harder, each one sacrificing of themself a little extra, and making it work, .. just throw it away, get a divorce and go get another one.

What a shame.

I sure feel bad for the 3 little girls that they have had together. Their little world has been turned upside down. No more Daddy to climb up on his lap to watch TV, no more Daddy to run to when you are scared or hear a noise in the night, no more Daddy to jump in bed with on Saturday morning. They only see Daddy on weekends, or whenever. Christmas morning will probably never be the same. On and on.

There was a reason those two fell in love, got married, had children and started a family together. They need to find that reason again.

I feel bad for the girls, but I also feel bad for both of them because they will never know that great feeling when you look at each other and realize we have been here for each other through the thick and the thin, the good and the bad, for 10yrs, 15 yrs, 20, 25.

That is commitment.

Every person and every couple go through different seasons in their life or their marriage. It is not wonderful all of the time. But since you vowed in front of family, friends and God to stick together through think and thin, for better or worse, there are times/seasons that you have to work harder. Not quit because it is easier or seems like it would be better.

But it takes two to do these things, ... if one does and the other does not, it willl not work as well.

I just hate divorce and wish every marriage could be happy. I think we have made it too easy to just give up and move on.

remind me never to hire you to market my family/divorce law practice

[WV Cowboy]

remind me never to hire you to market my family/divorce law practice

Yea, you're right, .. not a good idea. :D

[visionary]

I have an absolute passion for the institution marriage, .. I wish every marriage was forever.

I hate to see that Aikman and his wife are getting a divorce.

I wish no relationship ended in divorce.

But this is a throw-away society, (cars, cell-phones, clothes, toys, etc.) and society has convinced us that instead of working harder, each one sacrificing of themself a little extra, and making it work, .. just throw it away, get a divorce and go get another one.

What a shame.

I sure feel bad for the 3 little girls that they have had together. Their little world has been turned upside down. No more Daddy to climb up on his lap to watch TV, no more Daddy to run to when you are scared or hear a noise in the night, no more Daddy to jump in bed with on Saturday morning. They only see Daddy on weekends, or whenever. Christmas morning will probably never be the same. On and on.

There was a reason those two fell in love, got married, had children and started a family together. They need to find that reason again.

I feel bad for the girls, but I also feel bad for both of them because they will never know that great feeling when you look at each other and realize we have been here for each other through the thick and the thin, the good and the bad, for 10yrs, 15 yrs, 20, 25.

That is commitment.

Every person and every couple go through different seasons in their life or their marriage. It is not wonderful all of the time. But since you vowed in front of family, friends and God to stick together through think and thin, for better or worse, there are times/seasons that you have to work harder. Not quit because it is easier or seems like it would be better.

But it takes two to do these things, ... if one does and the other does not, it willl not work as well.

I just hate divorce and wish every marriage could be happy. I think we have made it too easy to just give up and move on.

this 1000%
lets not kid ourselves, children suffer badly when parents divorce

[WV Cowboy]

I don't mean to sound superficial or anything, but unless his wife has a medical condition or what not, there is no reason she should have let that much weight be put on her ...



Sooo, .. thanks for tearing your body up three times, getting big and then back three times, and all of the hormonal changes associated with giving me three children, but you're looking at little heavy these days, ... so sorry, but I'm outta here.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I certainly hope there was way more to this split than something that small.

[Aikmaniac]

Sooo, .. thanks for tearing your body up three times, getting big and then back three times, and all of the hormonal changes associated with giving me three children, but you're looking at little heavy these days, ... so sorry, but I'm outta here.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I certainly hope there was way more to this split than something that small.

I still believe it has something to do with his committments to Fox...trying to be the best at it.

You'd want to believe that since she worked in the NFL, she would know about those committments.

Troy doesn't strike me as one of those guys who veer into the realm of infidelity. You never know though.

[SultanOfSix]

Sooo, .. thanks for tearing your body up three times, getting big and then back three times, and all of the hormonal changes associated with giving me three children, but you're looking at little heavy these days, ... so sorry, but I'm outta here.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I certainly hope there was way more to this split than something that small.

I never said it was for that reason. It might have been for it. It might have been for more, less, or other reasons.

I was making a general statement. There is no reason for a woman who was as fit as she was, to remain twice the size she was originally after she's done having kids unless she has a medical condition, if she's Troy Aikman's (or another of considerable status) wife.

Any man who says they would expect less (unless they have a thing for larger women or are gay) if they were in the same position is fooling themselves.

[Stautner]

Thats probably all absolutely true about why people grow apart. But it's not good, for anyone, for people to stay together simply to stay together and not get divorced. It's a terrible idea that doesn't work for either of the people involved and certainly isn't good for the children involved either.

I agree that it isn't good to stay together and fight, I'm just saying there are no "good reasons" for getting to the point that divorce is necessary.

[kristie]

divorce sucks.:banghead:

[burmafrd]

Just like when your offensive guard gets fat and can no longer perform,
Troy cut his overweight non performing wife. Sounds reasonable.

[notherbob]

So, should good looking chicks leave their husbands when they go bald or add a paunch or just if some handsome stud winks at them?

Is it really all about superficial looks?

Is there any place for personality, intelligence, wisdom, hard working dedication, loyalty or any other desirable personal traits or is looks everything? If so, should any man marry anyone but supermodels and trade them in every year like cars?

I think we are becoming a very superficial society. Those who think that appearance is superior to substance have a rude awakening coming.

Or, should I say rued?

My wife may not be as pretty as she once was but I wouldn't trade her for any one else I can think of, especially some idiot chick who thinks looks are more imortant than substance.

JMO, do whatever turns you on.

[Faerluna]

So, should good looking chicks leave their husbands when they go bald or add a paunch or just if some handsome stud winks at them?

Is it really all about superficial looks?

Is there any place for personality, intelligence, wisdom, hard working dedication, loyalty or any other desirable personal traits or is looks everything? If so, should any man marry anyone but supermodels and trade them in every year like cars?

I think we are becoming a very superficial society. Those who think that appearance is superior to substance have a rude awakening coming.

Or, should I say rued?

My wife may not be as pretty as she once was but I wouldn't trade her for any one else I can think of, especially some idiot chick who thinks looks are more imortant than substance.

JMO, do whatever turns you on.


Thank you! For a second there I thought I was in Bizarro World!

[CanadianCowboysFan]

My wife may not be as pretty as she once was but I wouldn't trade her for any one else I can think of, especially some idiot chick who thinks looks are more imortant than substance.

JMO, do whatever turns you on.

I'm sure your old lady loves the fact you told everyone she isn't as pretty as she once was.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I do have to say though that in my almost 19 years of practice, not one client has come in and said he/she is getting a divorce because spouse let themselves go. People tend to divorce over money/children issues/problems or sexual issues. No one ever says it is because husband or wife got fat.

The naive belief that it is too easy to get divorced is quite funny. People don't wake up and say they want a divorce. it is a long process, often taking years.

Great for those who have worked through their problems and not gotten divorced, but don't look down your nose at those who do divorce. They might actually be happier than you or hell, maybe they just had the courage to divorce which many simply do not.

[Maikeru-sama]

I agree that it isn't good to stay together and fight, I'm just saying there are no "good reasons" for getting to the point that divorce is necessary.

There are a lot of reasons why divorce is necessary in some cases.

[WV Cowboy]

I agree that it isn't good to stay together and fight, I'm just saying there are no "good reasons" for getting to the point that divorce is necessary.

There are a lot of reasons why divorce is necessary in some cases.

Reread what Stautner said, .. he is right.

[BraveHeartFan]

I agree that it isn't good to stay together and fight, I'm just saying there are no "good reasons" for getting to the point that divorce is necessary.


Now that is completely true.

[Maikeru-sama]

Reread what Stautner said, .. he is right.

Re-read what I said, I am right.

[bbgun]

This is an oldie but a goodie. Whiny gold digger gets put in her place.

http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/the-economics-of-gold-digging/

[CoCo]

So, should good looking chicks leave their husbands when they go bald or add a paunch or just if some handsome stud winks at them?

Is it really all about superficial looks?

Is there any place for personality, intelligence, wisdom, hard working dedication, loyalty or any other desirable personal traits or is looks everything? If so, should any man marry anyone but supermodels and trade them in every year like cars?

I think we are becoming a very superficial society. Those who think that appearance is superior to substance have a rude awakening coming.

Or, should I say rued?

My wife may not be as pretty as she once was but I wouldn't trade her for any one else I can think of, especially some idiot chick who thinks looks are more imortant than substance.

JMO, do whatever turns you on.

First, lets keep this point in balance. (note to self - good luck, at CZ, you're not allowed to have balanced perspectives, only extreme ones so that those who disagree can point out the fallacy in the point you really aren't even making). No one has suggested that it should be ALL about looks with no other considerations but that is exactly your counterpoint here. Congrats - you are certified at CZ for another year. :rolleyes:

2nd - As a general rule men are more likely to be visually stimulated. So I wouldn't paint both sexes with the same brush.

To clarify the original point, does physical appearance of his spouse matter to a man? For many the answer is yes. That doesn't mean its automatically the #1 criteria. But it certainly can be a factor.

[CoCo]

Let me also add that unhappiness in one area of marriage can often manifest & complicate another area. It doesn't have to be about 1 single thing.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

First, lets keep this point in balance. (note to self - good luck, at CZ, you're not allowed to have balanced perspectives, only extreme ones so that those who disagree can point out the fallacy in the point you really aren't even making). No one has suggested that it should be ALL about looks with no other considerations but that is exactly your counterpoint here. Congrats - you are certified at CZ for another year. :rolleyes:

2nd - As a general rule men are more likely to be visually stimulated. So I wouldn't paint both sexes with the same brush.

To clarify the original point, does physical appearance of his spouse matter to a man? For many the answer is yes. That doesn't mean its automatically the #1 criteria. But it certainly can be a factor.

As Patti on Millionaire Matchmaker says, the penis picks, men are visual and pick the best looking woman.