Thursday, December 3, 2009

Is Tiger Woods giving men a bad name?


What is it about men and the conniving ways they deceive their girlfriends and wives. Tiger Woods has unfortunately been slung all over the news lately, but it’s his “cheat sheet” that really evoked the question: What is with men and cheating?

First of all, I can’t say this is a fact, but I’m pretty sure there would be hundreds of guys out there who would be as lucky to have such a beautiful wife as Elin Nordegren. The Swedish model and pro golfer were married in 2004, followed three years later by a daughter, Sam Alexis. In 2008, the Woods’ were once again blessed with another child; this time, Charlie Axel.

It’s a shame that with such a beautiful family, impressive career, and countless endorsements, this man would still want more. So, as most celebrity couples must succumb to, the three scandalous women that Woods has reportedly had affairs with have spoken, and actually, it’s all quite interesting. Rachel Uchitel, Jaimee Grubbs, Kalika Moquin all have their ways and reasons for dealing with the situation, but Grubbs has the most interesting one in my opinion, claiming that she has had 20 sexual encounters with Woods since April 2007. Well, that’s specific! Moquin is completely denying any claims, apparently to in hopes to save her job (and possibly her reputation). Uchitel was reported to have a five-month relationship with Woods, which included a time when Woods had her flown out to Australia to stay with him on his visit. However, she is also denying the claims and was paid $1million to cancel the press conference she had scheduled. Of course, she also tried to claim she didn’t want any attention from these scandalous accusations.

This actually doesn’t make me feel bad for anyone in this situation though. I’ve been a faithful fan since I was a little 10-year-old girl trying to master my own golf skills and honestly, I’m a little used to hearing about these famous guys do all the wrong things. So, once again, I’m posing my question: What is with men and cheating?

So tell me: Is it all men? Do they find something in it that makes them do it more than once? And more importantly, is there a reason that makes them think it’s okay? Oh, and don’t stop there. I mean cheating is a two-way thing and not only men do it. Although, I can see why a woman would have an affair with Tiger Woods (but Elin needs to hold onto her man). Oh, the mysteries of relationships.