Don't get fat and happy just because you've been married for over 20 years.

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Anonymous wrote:Every single one of the "Frumps" posted above me still look more put together and more youthful than Holly Petraeus. She's not just frumpy, she's matronly. Of course a man was going to find it hard to resist a younger, fitter woman. Naturally, it speaks to Petraeus' character he could NOT resist the younger woman, but ALL men whose wives looked like Holly P would be tempted. Be real with yourselves. They might have too much honor to stray, but they WOULD be tempted if an actual chance to act popped up.

I agree whole-heartedly. They all look great and fun and sexy. Holly looks matronly and I know I'll get in trouble with this, but she looks like one of those couples that got married when gay marriage was legalized in DC.

Um, REALLY? Janet Reno? Are you psychotic?

I know, I know! If you can blame the wife's appearance, then you're safe as long as you can keep your ass looking more or less like a teenage boy's, and you don't have to worry about the complexities of your marriage or the fact that shallow women whose primary gift is their looks do not wear well over time.

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Anonymous wrote:It's not just the weight, it's the hair, the dress. It just doesn't fit. Look at Hilary Clinton, she has definitely aged and definitely put on weight given her demanding job. But she still has herself together.

It's sad that it has to be this way, but Holly does remind me of the frumpy midwestern woman. It's accepted there, but unfortunately not in any position of authority out here in the power centers of the country. It's just unexpected.

geez. She is 60. Leave her alone. She looks fine for 60. People should be judging him for his actions , not her. People should,t care how they look at 60.

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Anonymous wrote:Nice try OP. You sound very naive. I know more fit women who get cheated on than fat women. Sometimes it's about the physical attractiveness but more often it's not. There are many other aspects of a relationship/fidelity/cheating, than toned armes.

It's not just about the weight and hu know it. She looks frumpy. She's never herd of LASIK, hair dye, and spanx?

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Anonymous wrote:It's not just the weight, it's the hair, the dress. It just doesn't fit. Look at Hilary Clinton, she has definitely aged and definitely put on weight given her demanding job. But she still has herself together.

It's sad that it has to be this way, but Holly does remind me of the frumpy midwestern woman. It's accepted there, but unfortunately not in any position of authority out here in the power centers of the country. It's just unexpected.

geez. She is 60. Leave her alone. She looks fine for 60. People should be judging him for his actions , not her. People should,t care how they look at 60.

Get ready to be alone... Isn't Madonna almost 60?

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Anonymous wrote:Nice try OP. You sound very naive. I know more fit women who get cheated on than fat women. Sometimes it's about the physical attractiveness but more often it's not. There are many other aspects of a relationship/fidelity/cheating, than toned armes.

It's not just about the weight and hu know it. She looks frumpy. She's never herd of LASIK, hair dye, and spanx?

Sorry for typos. Shoud read: It's not just about the weight and you know it. She looks frumpy. She's never heard of LASIK, hair dye, and spanx?

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I have to say that Holly is an anomaly for most wives of high-ranking military officers. When they get to the General officer level, they often have extra money for the first time in their marriages and have good hair cuts, good clothes and wear appropriate make up. My Arlington neighborhood is stocked with these women and none look as frumpy as Holly.

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Anonymous wrote:As soon as I saw a photo of Ms. Petraeus I knew exactly what the DCUM chorus of bitter, starving women would say.

Y'all as reliable as the sunrise.

My husband was pleased when I gained weight and your husbands regularly hit on my fat ass. Do you know how many "thin, fit" men want to feel something sweet and lush in bed? Many.

But nobody wants Peppermint Patty. Wasn't she gay?

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Anonymous wrote:I love and respect my husband too, but if I was embedded with Brad Pitt and he was infatuated with me.....OMG.....

Oh can I get in on your fantasy? Oops wrong forum.

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Anonymous wrote:Nice try OP. You sound very naive. I know more fit women who get cheated on than fat women. Sometimes it's about the physical attractiveness but more often it's not. There are many other aspects of a relationship/fidelity/cheating, than toned armes.

It's not just about the weight and hu know it. She looks frumpy. She's never herd of LASIK, hair dye, and spanx?

So she needs to have surgery, look artificial, and wear gross, uncomfortable clothing to *deserve* her husband not taking up with a sycophantic lunatic? Mkay.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nice try OP. You sound very naive. I know more fit women who get cheated on than fat women. Sometimes it's about the physical attractiveness but more often it's not. There are many other aspects of a relationship/fidelity/cheating, than toned armes.

It's not just about the weight and hu know it. She looks frumpy. She's never herd of LASIK, hair dye, and spanx?

So she needs to have surgery, look artificial, and wear gross, uncomfortable clothing to *deserve* her husband not taking up with a sycophantic lunatic? Mkay.

So what did Dr. Broadwell deserve because he was handsome and successful? Face it-- these two cheaters found their soul mates.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nice try OP. You sound very naive. I know more fit women who get cheated on than fat women. Sometimes it's about the physical attractiveness but more often it's not. There are many other aspects of a relationship/fidelity/cheating, than toned armes.

It's not just about the weight and hu know it. She looks frumpy. She's never herd of LASIK, hair dye, and spanx?

So she needs to have surgery, look artificial, and wear gross, uncomfortable clothing to *deserve* her husband not taking up with a sycophantic lunatic? Mkay.

No. She can let herself go and deal with crap like this.... Marriage is not a license to let yourself go for either party

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Character.

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So she needs to have surgery, look artificial, and wear gross, uncomfortable clothing to *deserve* her husband not taking up with a sycophantic lunatic? Mkay.

No she needs to fix the stuff that is COMPLETELY FIXABLE and show herself a little respect. She was a looker when she met him. No looks aren't everything but the way she looks, lazy haircut that emphasizes the round face, steel gray frizz that makes her look older than 59, and the lack of exercise routine is clear from her face, never mind her weight. She looks like somebody living in her husband's wake. The kids are grown, you have a career, and he's been a complete schmuck; time for her to think of herself for a change, start to like what she sees in the mirror instead of just tolerate it. I wish my stuff were as fixable as hers.

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Anonymous wrote:

So she needs to have surgery, look artificial, and wear gross, uncomfortable clothing to *deserve* her husband not taking up with a sycophantic lunatic? Mkay.

No she needs to fix the stuff that is COMPLETELY FIXABLE and show herself a little respect. She was a looker when she met him. No looks aren't everything but the way she looks, lazy haircut that emphasizes the round face, steel gray frizz that makes her look older than 59, and the lack of exercise routine is clear from her face, never mind her weight. She looks like somebody living in her husband's wake. The kids are grown, you have a career, and he's been a complete schmuck; time for her to think of herself for a change, start to like what she sees in the mirror instead of just tolerate it. I wish my stuff were as fixable as hers.

Maybe she doesn't think her stuff needs to be fixed. Maybe her focus on more important matters is what drew Petraeus to her in the fist place and kept them married for 37 years. Don't assume that everyone wants to live life the way you do.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nice try OP. You sound very naive. I know more fit women who get cheated on than fat women. Sometimes it's about the physical attractiveness but more often it's not. There are many other aspects of a relationship/fidelity/cheating, than toned armes.

It's not just about the weight and hu know it. She looks frumpy. She's never herd of LASIK, hair dye, and spanx?

So she needs to have surgery, look artificial, and wear gross, uncomfortable clothing to *deserve* her husband not taking up with a sycophantic lunatic? Mkay.

Yeah, seems to me that her husband was lacking in character. She's supposed to fix that with a dye job? Jeez, Petraeus lacks discipline and starts believing in his own press releases and this is all Holly's fault?