I've watched this go from a betrayal in Brad's marriage of before to a gazillion kids, to Brad having his hands all over the nanny, looking like he's 15 years older (and Angie looking similarly older)...

But are they part of the 3%? They've lasted a lot longer than one would expect, though the news of their fights is unnerving.

So what's taking them so darn long to implode? Thoughts?

I think they are still together because they have 'true love'

Their love is more powerful than any other and they 'belong together'

They are true soul mates


LOL.

(Who knows?! Who cares?!)

BTW.....I don't believe what I posted. LOL.

I really don't see how they've lasted THIS long. All those children, no doubt Angie's body isn't what it used to be (I root for Megan Fox, she is SO much better looking than Angie)...

I root for one of them to cheat on the other with their new soul mate.

Well, not really, that would be horrible for the kids.

The kids are probably one of the factors for them sticking together.

Kids really are cement. To break away from them for lust is a challenge even for evil waywards who seem to do it easily.

I think they're more conscious and careful of their relationship because of the scrutiny. And they've committed to their kids. I think it's a matter of "We can't screw this up. The whole world is watching."

And what the heck - maybe they are very happy and were mismatched before. It happens.

Are you serious?

Not going to last.

It's only a matter of time before it crumbles. I bet they are not even happily "together", I bet it's all for show like so many other high-profile relationships that need to keep the status quo in order to keep in good graces with the public and their "fans".

Besides...are they even married? I had thought they weren't but I can't stand them so I really don't keep up on their status.

I'm not sure they are.

I've seen magazines' articles and such detailing what a b@$&* Angie is, yelling and screaming, etc.

HEY BRAD!

HOW'D THAT WHOLE -- LEAVE YOUR WIFE FOR A HOT YOUNG THING WORK OUT FOR YOU? PRETTY GOOD?

I don't think they are married. I don't think they are happy. I think Angie meant for the the busload of kids to force them to stay together. And I think there's the embarrassment of splitting up when everybody knows it was their affair that busted up Brad's marriage in the first place.

There are plenty of rumors that they won't last another 18 months. Being together does not necessarily mean being happy.
Mulan

Today I was reading Newsweek(a terrible rag, don't bother) ... but anyway ...

Tiger's mug is on the cover "Why we can't look away - Understanding our craven celebrity culture - "

In the article they said this about Brad and Angie:


... and it's true.

I think sometimes ppl marry the wrong person. I know my first M was the wrong person. I was wrong for him and he was also for me. He has been M to the woman he had an A with while we were M. He was very abusive to me and when I found out he was cheating I left and D him and am so glad I did even today. When I discovered they were cheating it was the look he had in his eyes as he told me he was torn between loving her and having kids with me and being M to me and raising his kids. I gladly let him go. Of course after I left he tried to change his mind but I knew that we M too young and were not made for each other. Even though he and his W had an A during our M, I truly do love his W and she is so good to the child my XH and I share together. Of course my XH is now cheating on her and exhibiting the same behavior he did with me. I don't talk to him but I have a friendly relationship with her and he is an awful H once again. I was never mad at her because even though I didn't cheat on my XH, I wanted out of the M so badly and I was actually glad to get out. I actually feel sorry for her because I know how bad he can be.

So, I think sometimes we marry the wrong ppl and everyone has a right to end a M if they don't want to be in it. I even told my current H when I found out that he cheated that if he found someone else and I wasn't the one I would let him go as bad as it would hurt me. I love my current H much more than I ever loved my XH and even though he had an A, I believe that we were made for each other.

I would rather my H leave me than to continue to cheat on me if I am not the woman he wants but that is just me.

I am curious.
Have you read/studied ANY of the material on MB. Like the "Basic Concepts" for instance?

Have you read/studied ANY of the material on MB. Like the "Basic Concepts" for instance?

Yes, I actually have. My current H and I have studied it in-depth. I just don't believe that all marriages can or should be saved. JMHO

In many ways, the media attention functions in the same way as a BS who won't let go, but won't conduct a proper Plan B either. In other words, the waywards have a continuous supply of drama. In the case of celebreties, it's out of the BS's hands.

I have theorized previously that drama is an important component to maintaining an affair. My WXH's affair is still active nearly 3 years after d-day and possibly 4 years in total. But throughout this whole time, OW has been in all out battle with OWH over issues surrounding their DD (now 9). They had the standard custody and CS battle, followed by visitation schedule battle, then OW ran over OWH with her truck so there were criminal charges, then a restraining order, anger management courses, court appointed IMs, failure to use that properly, now more court for more custody and on and on and on. Spattered amongst that mess has been my side of it as we had DS's wedding in which OW was not invited to, DS's grad where WXH had to have lunch with me and my family, and more recently when WXH stole my income tax refund and I had to file a small claims court suit against him (coming up in January). In discussions with OWH I have learned that all of the issues with me have occured when it's been quiet for him and vice versa. These 2, (OW and WXH) have no relationship other than it's them united against us. As long as there is a raging battle, their relationship thrives.

There are other situations here on MB with similar dynamics. Holyheart and Hope come to mind but they aren't the only ones. And we are all regular people. Imagine when you have the whole world providing this drama?

My first reaction was: (1) publicity and (2) kids. Looks like some others agree. How odd for me to be the brief one!

tl

I think people DO make mistakes in every area of life - marriages are no exception. No one should be in an unsuitable, unworkable M. My first M lasted a very short time. H left me for another woman. That was over 25 years ago - they are still together and are very happy. I am happy for them. It didn't take long for me to realize just how ill-suited we were for each other. We married too hastily and without any true conception of what married life would be like, which often happens.

"we married too young".....
"we weren't meant to be together..."
"we were ill-suited......"
"we married to fast....."

these were all the same lines my H said to me when he was entrenched with OW......

I'll quote from a wise woman on here....."Marriage is not about finding the right one....it's BEING the right one"

Brangelina are NOT married. They are waiting till "everyone" can have that right........

Around these parts they are what we call renters.....

Not2fun

Cobol, this is pretty foggy. I hope you stay around here and keep learning. You may not realize how unhealthy this situation is till you've been out of it for a while, even if that doesn't happen till the kids turn 18.

Mom - brief?

See? It's such a rare occurrence that when I saw this, it took me a few minutes to know what you were talking about...and I started it! Premature senility--it's a sad thing.

tl

More like freeloaders IMO