RE: Spitzer comment

Comment posted to previous blog:

Anonymous said...
Im not sure I'd say calling her at fault is in regards to a woman fulfilling a mans need as much as it is a general statement that in a relationship if one isn't emotionally or physically fulfilled they will go elsewhere man or woman. Though I do agree he was wrong and at fault it is an unfortunate fact that a signifcant other may stray if not happy which is usually for many reasons and some fault can be placed on the other if they purposely didn't attempt to maintain their relationship.

March 13, 2008 10:41 PM

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Response:
I understand the nature of your argument, and I know that Bill Maher had a similar thought process regarding the issue. It is true that there will be some in relationships who will, rather than leave the relationship, step outside of the relationship to fulfill needs that are not being fulfilled in their current relationship, whether physical, emotional, or whatever the need may be. My post was in response to specific comments made by Dr. Laura and echoed by others which placed much of the blame on the shoulders of Mrs. Spitzer and diminished the responsibility of Mr. Spitzer.

I did not take much time to address Mrs. Spitzer's possible role because I do not know the intimate goings-on in the Spitzer household. I felt it fair only to address the notion that the female is somehow more responsible than the cheating male (and I would make the same argument in the case of a female cheating on a male) for his actions.

Thank you for your continued interest.