Elin Nordegren — Don’t Sell Your Soul For $80 million dollars!
Ladies: Would you stay with a cheating husband like Tiger Woods if he offered you multi-millions?
That’s the big decision facing Tiger Woods‘ wife Elin Nordegren right now. Well, I’ve got some advice for you Elin. Don’t do it—don’t take the money from Tiger, if you’re just sticking with him for the big bucks, the big prestige, of being his wife and because it seems like too big a deal to walk away: Just think about it. Right now he’s probably on his knees begging for forgiveness and promising you everything in the world. He’s probably promising you he’ll be faithful, he’s swearing that he truly loves you and he’s promising to make it up to you for the rest of your God-given lives!
That’s now. But what happens when the media spotlight finally goes away and he feels like he’s done enough damage control to save the sanctity of “Brand Tiger Woods”
Then—will he resent you for being the ball and chain that he’s tethered to for all time? Will he be inwardly grousing that he’s bored in bed because he wants more than “married sex?” Or even worse, will he feel that since he’s shelled out, he’s earned the right to step out and that you have now agreed to look the other way?
In other words—he expects you to shut up and put up. After all—you’ll be getting $80 million for your troubles.
Maybe I’m wrong and Tiger has learned his lesson for good and will be content to be a devoted husband and father. If that were the case, then saving your marriage and family would be worth far more than $80 million.
Elin, I just worry that a tiger doesn’t change its stripes. And no matter how much you still love your husband, even now—he will only continue to hurt you.
How bad would you feel if you signed those new pre-nup papers, took the money and then were stuck in a loveless, sham of a “brandsaving” marriage?
“Depression and anxiety”—that’s what you could be in for if you settle for a bad marriage, no matter what millions you’re getting, agrees Keith Miller, a psychotherapist and relationship therapist.
Listen Elin—if between you, Tiger’s mom Kultida, and your mom Barbro, who are apparently holed up with you and a marriage counselor—you can truly get through to Tiger and make him change his ways for good, then there’s hope. But in that case—you have to be able to forgive him and not hold your anger and hurt over his head for the rest of your lives, says Dr. Joan Atwood, a professor of marriage and family therapy at Hofstra University.
And that’s a really tall order too! Lots to think about Elin. Just don’t make it all about the money. You’ll only be miserable if you sell your soul!
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You guys are really fed up with Tiger – and you want Elin to drop him!
63% of women say leave Tiger, and 37% say Elin should stay and work it out!
Sally says, “Leave marriage is supposed to be about love!”
Robin dishes, “Leave and take the $5 million and his balls with her! He’s a dog!”
Yitka tells us, “She should do whatever is best for the kids. Money is important, but so is real life.”
Brooke says, “Stay and punish him!”
Tell us what you think!
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DannyMiami
Posted at 12:33 PM on December 7, 2009
Always is and always will. Let’s face it. Rich men are ass*****. They believe they are entitled to whatever they want which definitely includes numerous women even if they are married or committed to a girlfriend. Many women in our society today are materialistic especially the young gals at VIP clubs. That’s what they live for, and that is to meet a rich guy who is going to fly them around the world, hook them up at VIP tables with free expensive champagne, and take them to exquisite dinners every night they go out. Las Vegas, L.A., and Miami are places where especially club gals are looking for their “rock star” or “Hollywood moment.” If you bring the two types together the rich asshole and materialistic b****, that’s what you’re gonna get, and that is a scandal.
mrtljt
Posted at 11:46 AM on December 7, 2009
Tiger should divorce her. Its obvious he isn’t happy in his marriage. What kind of woman with any self respect would stay with him as a business arrangement? If his endorsement companies dump him because of the divorce they will be begging him to come back in a couple of years after he dominates the PGA tour. He will make back any money he lost to Elin and more as he is only 33. He aleady made a billion in 13 years and hes got another 25 to go! Lifes too short Tiger! Live the life you want to live not the life everyone thinks you should live.
Rae
Posted at 11:14 AM on December 7, 2009
did anyone watch live with regis and kelly this morning? bryant gumbel made the most ridiculous comment. he stated ‘he’s a guy’ referring to tiger woods infidelity. ANY MAN that thinks infidelity is okay – is a scum bag. guys if you want to screw around DON’T GET MARRIED. it’s a pretty simple concept i know but as females we know how numb men can be. :)
AlaskanMadien
Posted at 8:07 AM on December 7, 2009
I think they should stay with the original prenuptial. If there’s no violation of the original pre-nup why re-write it? If they’re in a War of the Roses marriage, they need to quit before they’re children are impacted further.
FEMI AA
Posted at 6:34 AM on December 7, 2009
Tiger made terrible mistake. He apologised openly, and i believe he must have done the same privately to his wife. Its better, press let hook off this guy and allow him to bring his family together. Except there is more behinde everyday store about Tiger Wood…… Men, hardly go back when cut once with great public embarrasement , type that Tiger is going through presently.
abbey
Posted at 8:16 PM on December 6, 2009
they should go to talk to someone, it will do them good. Maybe he is a sex addict and needs help.
lolita1
Posted at 8:09 PM on December 6, 2009
MY PERSONAL OPINION …THERE ARE NOT PERFECT MAN OR WOMAN,WE ARE ALL HUMANS AND ALL OF US WE MAKE MISTAKES IN OUR LIVES…JUST WE ARE INOCENTS UNTILL WE ARE NOT SPOTED….BUT …IF IN ONE POINT OF THAT MARRIAGE THERE WERE SO MUCH INFIDELITY IS BETTER FINISH NOW OR JUST KEEP THE MARRIAGE AND SUFFER MORE AND MORE IN THE FUTURE.
IF HE CHEAT ONCE,HE WILL CHEAT ALWAYS SPECIALLY IF SHE FORGIVE HIM….THERE WERE MANY FACTORS MISSING IN THIS RELATIONSHIP THAT MAKE HIM CHEAT A LOT.
OVER ALL NEVER WAS A HAPPY MARRIAGE…BETTER TO BE SEPARATE THAN SUFFERING. THIS IS LIKE A POISON FOREVER IN ELIN HEART.
Sonny
Posted at 8:07 PM on December 6, 2009
Hey Tiger, What’s Par for those 18 holes?
Daisy
Posted at 5:11 PM on December 6, 2009
Elin, you loved Tiger enough to have married him. I hope that was not for his money! For that reason, and as a woman of integrity, Elin, stick with your marriage vows, for better or for worse. You will be glad you did in the future, for your children’s sake at least!
What those whores want is to destroy your marriage, since they did not have one of theirs. I am not siding with Tiger, that is if he truly has been unfaithful not only a one-off slip! But two wrongs don’t make a right. You will be wrong to leave him! As soon as you do, you leave him with no option than to continue to make wrong choices. Stand by your man, if he ever needs your support, it is at this difficult time in his life. He knew he wronged you, otherwise, he would not be driving himself to death at 2.something hour of the night. Some other men will do whatever they do with impunity. I think the people around Tiger also are to blame. They had not helped him, they ought to be responsible enough to discourage him from the strange and deadly whores.
One more thing, Elin, you and husband need responsible counselors who value marriage life, not the ones who are there for the names.
kenvin
Posted at 12:42 PM on December 6, 2009
Marriage is ups and down, it something both of you should look into it and solved the matter, cos people whom you see that came to add their advice are not that best, i think the best way is to think and solve this problem for your self and life’s goes on and i believe it will brings the most part of both you to enjoy the rest of your marry life thanks.hold onto each other’s kenvin
karlak
Posted at 8:51 PM on December 5, 2009
I’ve been married for seven years…and the first five years, we were on the verge of divorce yearly. I stayed, because we had kids. And I don’t regret it. I never regretted trying again, but I would have always wondered had I left. Now the issues are behind us, and our marriage is strong.
My advice to Elin would be to try again… but put financial penalties in any prenup for Tiger if he f’s around again. For example, any children born not by you, are a $20 million penalty, plus it nullifies your “no tell all” agreement. Any additional girlfriends results in this.
And in NO WAY, SHAPE, or FORM should the homewreckers get 1 cent. No way. If Tiger is paying off any of them, then you deserve 100x the amount. Puh-lease… women who sleep with married men should never benefit financially.
Village
Posted at 6:34 PM on December 5, 2009
I just can’t get over how little money she is getting. A five month mistress is getting 1-3 million, and the wife gets 80 mil over 7 years? If you are going to sell it, charge top dollar. Elin needs to get a hundred million in her name NOW. Then she can decide over time if she has a happy marriage. I don’t mean to be a witch, but if Tiger makes her happy, and HIRES PROFESSIONALS for his sexual needs, I don’t see a problem. The hardest part of marriage is the sex, specifically a woman trying to keep a man interested and entertained. If he has professionals for that, and has a happy life with her, I don’t see a problem.
shawn
Posted at 12:33 PM on December 5, 2009
Elin – Consider this secnario: You decide to leave Tiger. You walk away with serious $$.You go on with your life without a husband. Without a father for your children. Years later you meet another man. You fall in love. You marry. Because of what happened with your first marriage you feel down deep you can’t trust any man 100%. You become little ms. investigator. It becomes an obsession!
In the male species the are two components to consider. Testosterone. Libido.
Trust me, because of these two factors no man is going to be 100% faithful!
Elin, in your country (Sweeden) human sexuality is not the fiasco your making this out to be.
My advice to you: Elin, stay married to Tiger. Relax. Enjoy your life. Enjoy your children. Decide which in your life is primary. Which is secondary. HELLOOOooooooo…….
sics
Posted at 11:45 AM on December 5, 2009
All comments are moderated, so this is probably a waste of time, but whatever, here goes. Don’t try to be the fly on the wall with this whole Tiger thing, cuz the only people who know what really happened are the ones involved. Did he cheat on his wife? That’s what they are sayin’, but has anyone proved it? Any pics of video surfaced? Hell, I could SAY I slept with him, doesn’t make it true. Frankly, I think you people are making a federal case on this man’s fidelity and it is BS. And for the record, I don’t think she should get sh**. What did she do to actually warrant 80 million? Nothing. She’s a nobody that had a nobody job when they met. A Tiger, if you are reading this, she need to leave the marriage with what she came with.
peace101
Posted at 10:42 AM on December 5, 2009
its quite unfortunate how you guys in US and media treat your celeb, sometimes it just seems like one is a criminal when he or she becomes a celebrity,
But I say to you all, If you are without blame or sin cast the first stone.
NO PERFECTION IS HUMANITY,
Elin please forgve tiger and shame the world, no man love more than one woman………
mani
Posted at 10:22 AM on December 5, 2009
I think she should divorce him now. It will be painful, but she will at least be well off. Later on she will need some therapy and then get a man who loves her. THAT is going to be more important as years go by. Believe me.
Austin
Posted at 9:18 AM on December 5, 2009
I just have a questain, Here lately, Every time you see Elin, She is wearing big sun-glasses…. Does she have a black eye? If so, You know she would be paid off not to tell…. Then again, It could be just a new fashion and I could be wrong.
