Infidelity hits Congress once again, Mark Souder (R-Indiana) to resign; hurt wife and family

AP/ Alex Brandon

There seems to be a never-ending parade of infidelity going on with politicians. This story is yet another story about a congressman involved with an staffer.

We learned this morning from the Washington Post: Indiana congressman Mark Souder (R) will resign his seat after an affair with a staffer came to light, he said in a statement this morning. . . .

"I sinned against God, my wife and my family by having a mutual relationship with a part time member of my staff," added Souder. "I am so shamed to have hurt those I love." Indiana Rep. Souder says he'll resign over affair

 

Scandals on the Republican side off the aisle

The Salem-News reported this back in 2007,  "The sexual antics of President Bill Clinton have been a dangerous tool in the Republican campaign arsenal, used to the fullest possible extent, but what have they been up to all these years?"  Have a look for yourself.  http://salem-news.com/articles/october172007/repub_scandals_10_17_07.php

Recovering from Infidelity

Jenny Sanford taught many of us a lesson in forgiveness regarding her husband's infidelity. While their relationship did not work out, the positive feelings she generated have resulted in her own new relationship.Jenny Sanford on The View talks fidelity, family, and kindly of Mark (video)

Overcoming infidelity and the sadness and depression:

" Infidelity can shatter even the strongest relationship, leaving behind feelings of betrayal, guilt, and anger. For the one-quarter of married couples who have suffered this breach of loyalty, according to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, overcoming those feelings can be extremely difficult.

WebMD tells us, "But with the support of family, friends, a good therapist, and each other, it is possible for a couple to put the cloud of an affair behind them, and in some cases, emerge as a stronger unit.

"For others, an affair is too heavy a weight for a relationship to bear, and parting ways may be the only answer. But before a fighting couple both head for the door, there are steps that can be taken that might help the relationship get on the track to healing. Experts tell WebMD why someone might have an affair, how an affair can be overcome, and how to know when it's time to call it quits." Overcoming Infidelity

But we do know that there is life after infidelity and many couples do reconcile. Take a look at this site and read why Michelle-Weiner Davis  says, "It is never too late to save your marriage."  Divorce Busting 

Have you read?

43 states say 'NO' to suing your husband's mistress; only 7 allow it

Infidelity Wrap: marriage doctor's advice, good gossip, mistress notes, and 30,000 women, true lies

There is a love component to each of the following pieces on infidelity from Love and Marriage.

• CHEATING FIGURES YOU CAN TRUST
• Fewer than 20 percent ever cheat
• Only 5 percent of men cheat annually
• Oh, such lies we tell to interviewers
• 7 signs so you can nip it in the bud
• Who is really cheating? Under 35 and over 60

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