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bigdarryl

(13,190 posts)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:00 PM Nov 2012

Looks like Dr.Broadwell is keeping his wife Paula

Do you think he's STUPID!!! .We don't know what kind of marriage they have maybe he was once out there and she caught him creeping . Or just maybe they have an open marriage remember she was always away from home going on book tours while he was home with the two boys. Or maybe she told her husband she had an affair before everybody else knew. http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2012/11/paula-broadwell-david-petraeus-mistress-turns-up-in-public-with-husband/

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Looks like Dr.Broadwell is keeping his wife Paula (Original Post) bigdarryl Nov 2012 OP
Why would ou leave Charlotte to go to DC Thrill Nov 2012 #1
her brother lives in DC nt grasswire Nov 2012 #4
Why is it anyone's business what their marriage is about? Cleita Nov 2012 #2
His decision... Kalidurga Nov 2012 #3
I guess he has the ability to forgive. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #5
Why not, her book is making more $ after the scandal flamingdem Nov 2012 #6
She's not going to have a second book put a fork in her she's DONE!! as far as getting involved in bigdarryl Nov 2012 #7
Book? Movie is more like it. I'll bet she's getting offers already. doccraig67 Nov 2012 #14
Maybe he decide their kids have been through enough and a quiet Heather MC Nov 2012 #8
Dang it, I wanted a shot at her. aletier_v Nov 2012 #9
You are attracted to trouble I take it! flamingdem Nov 2012 #10
I don't have a career to lose, and she's got biceps! aletier_v Nov 2012 #17
I don't care what Dr. Broadwell does. RomneyLies Nov 2012 #11
Peoples Social Circles are sometimes very Wellstone ruled Nov 2012 #12
You know what I think? doccraig67 Nov 2012 #13
Foolish man DavidDvorkin Nov 2012 #15
I can see why he would do this... Caroline-Vivienne Nov 2012 #16
Was Hillary stupid for sticking with Bill? Tutonic Nov 2012 #18
Actually that is why I supported Obama instead of her marlakay Nov 2012 #22
They have kids. Unless you have been in that position, it is hard to make judgments on the spouse Jennicut Nov 2012 #19
It's between them and none of my business. neverforget Nov 2012 #20
The whole crowd looked like swingers to me marlakay Nov 2012 #21
I should care...why? Iggo Nov 2012 #23

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
2. Why is it anyone's business what their marriage is about?
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:06 PM
Nov 2012

What went on between her and Petraeus really only involves those involved in those marriages. If there was no security breaches, and that's all we need to concern ourselves about, then we have no business in their respective marriages. However, I've got to admit that the voyeuristic aspects of this is tempting.

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
6. Why not, her book is making more $ after the scandal
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:13 PM
Nov 2012

.. the time to divorce is after her second book about her affair $$$$

 

bigdarryl

(13,190 posts)
7. She's not going to have a second book put a fork in her she's DONE!! as far as getting involved in
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:19 PM
Nov 2012

military affairs.The military will stay away from this woman.

 

Heather MC

(8,084 posts)
8. Maybe he decide their kids have been through enough and a quiet
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:21 PM
Nov 2012

divorce in two years is worth the wait
who knows
Marriage is private, unpredictable, complicated, and only between the two people in the marriage.

Or she is about to be super rich and he might as well ride that gravy train everywhere it goes

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
10. You are attracted to trouble I take it!
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 04:43 PM
Nov 2012


As I say, wait until the tell all book comes out, that is if they do not have a prenup agreement.
 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
11. I don't care what Dr. Broadwell does.
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 05:03 PM
Nov 2012

Were I in his situation, the divorce papers would already be filed. Actually would have been filed the moment the affair became obvious.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
12. Peoples Social Circles are sometimes very
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 05:25 PM
Nov 2012

amusing,wouldn't you say. This couple travel in the 1% Club circle and it's all about the Rolla Dex,and who list your on. It's a tough life isn't it. Geezzzz!!

doccraig67

(86 posts)
13. You know what I think?
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 06:19 PM
Nov 2012

Let he who is without sin throw the first stone. Leave it alone. Damn, investigate over classified info etc. Leave the marriage B.S. alone. This is the kind of crap Repukes thrive on.

Caroline-Vivienne

(117 posts)
16. I can see why he would do this...
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 07:12 PM
Nov 2012

Try to keep things as normal as possible for the kids.

And when things quiet down in a couple of months, slowly start separating and gently break it to the little ones.

Those boys are traumatized enough as it is.

marlakay

(11,479 posts)
22. Actually that is why I supported Obama instead of her
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 10:03 PM
Nov 2012

I thought she should have respected herself enough to kick him out when she was humiliated in front of whole country. Showed me marriage was a sham staying together for power.

I think she is ok but I sort of lost my respect when she didnt leave him.

Jennicut

(25,415 posts)
19. They have kids. Unless you have been in that position, it is hard to make judgments on the spouse
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 09:47 PM
Nov 2012

that was cheated on.
I have friends who have gone through the same thing. on the husband's end and on the wife's side. It is never easy but some people try to work it out. Some do end up divorcing as being together was worse for everyone involved, including the children.

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