Alot of you are probably saying "is she NUTS?" after what he did to her?! Well, let me explain why I'd like a hubby like Bill.
Like many of you, I've been overdosing on coverage of today's SC primary. It seems like I've heard the Clintons discussed from every angle, every ideology, every which way period. There's been a lot of criticism, a lot of posturing, a lot of spinning, and a lot of overblown commentary- by the media and the various mouthpieces appearing on our TV's. The Clintons marriage has been picked to pieces (yet again) and Bill's being accused of protecting his wife, when she should be standing on her own, yada yada.
Suddenly, as I sat there listening to Joe Scarborough roundly condemn Bill, it hit me. Damn, I wish I had a hubby like Bill. Somebody who's willing to do what it takes to help me achieve my goals. (Its always okay when the woman does that). Somebody who's extremely intelligent, talented, experienced, and with me, in my corner, period. These two are on the same page, a team, in synch, and working towards the same goal... I'm totally jealous, and impressed at the same time. Individually they are each impressive, but together they are formidable. Who wouldn't want a partner like that?
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I'm not an idiot. I know what he did to her; I can only imagine how much that hurt. I know they don't have a perfect marriage- but who does? I'm no starry eyed young lass (unfortunately!). I’ve learned that marriage is more than just sexual fidelity. It’s knowing that your partner will be there when the chips are down; when everyone else walks away, that person will stick with you. When you screw up, that person will forgive you. I always knew that Hillary would do whatever it took for Bill, and that she was a rock for him. What’s appealing to me now is that he is just as there for her, as she was for him. That’s not something I, nor many women I know, have been lucky enough to have in our own lives. It’s hugely appealing, and I don’t think the media understands that. When you don’t have a spouse who’s with you like that, when you have to carry life’s loads without that kind of support, when you’re in a relationship that’s a one way street- what they have is appealing. They will be there for each other through the tough times; indeed, the toughest of times. They have survived betrayal, personal devastation, but they overcame, and they endure. No matter what happens, they’ve given each other 110%.
Wow.