Replies to '09/01 Slave to My Spouse'

I had a hard time feeling sorry for either one of these ladies today.  There are so many other ways besides "clubbing" to retain that part of you that isn't a wife and mother.  I know women who have joined book clubs, sports teams, you name it, but not partying and doing drugs.  The first lady's concept of time for herself shouldn't include using cocaine with her kids in the other room.  Unexcusable behavior, and really abusive to her children.  How do you stop and start cocaine?  Isn't it highly addictive?  No surprise that her husband can't trust her.  Her justification of her behavior boiled down to a bunch of excuses. 

And the anti-housework lady??  Who likes housework?  I don't know any woman who jumps for joy at the prospect of cleaning?  But you get up and do it anyway, if nothing else than for your kids.  Her husband did seem a bit smug, and the abusive language has gotta go, but her kids shouldn't be punished for her resentment.  Again, what about the kids?  It's not all about you anymore!