Tiger Woods - The Entire Situation

Andrew, Jr. · 02-19-2010, 11:32 AM

Today Tiger apologized for his behavior, having numerous affairs, and for betraying his wife & children, family, friends, and so on. He is in a private in-patient therapy for sex addiction.

What I saw was a hurting man, someone who was really confessing his "sins" to the world, and wanting to make amends for his lack of control. In my mind he was sincere.

Andrew

Blaze · 02-19-2010, 11:37 AM

Yes he seemed to be hurting.

Not to be rude, but to me. There are more important things in this world that we have to be worrying about. I could hear him on the news, but I didn't watch it. I personally think that the media has over blown this whole situation. And we, the viewers have picked sides and pointed at a man for our own satisfaction and belittlement knowing we have our own faults and injustice to deal with.

Andrew, Jr. · 02-19-2010, 12:49 PM

Blaze,

The thing with this is the children. He has so much money tied up with his foundation, and with helping under-priviledged children. These children look up to TW as a role model. And he failed them all, including his own.

Greyson · 02-19-2010, 01:27 PM

It was refreshing to see someone stand up and take responsibility for his mistakes. No blaming his wife, his past, whatever. I also agree that the particulars of his affairs are not the business of the general public. Those are matters between him and his wife.

Maybe I am a bit of a sap but I felt like what he said and presented were genuine. The facts are that many watched this "breaking news" earlier today. Hopefully if nothing else, humility, taking responsibility publicly will serve as a teachable moment.

Queerasfck · 02-19-2010, 01:58 PM

He was boring before and he's just as boring now.........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Lady Jewel · 02-19-2010, 02:04 PM

I could care less about Tiger Woods and his sexcapades. That said, is the "I am a sex addict" defense the new, "The Devil made me do it"?? *Shakes mah head*

BullDog · 02-19-2010, 02:20 PM

Sex addiction, is that what cheating is called these days or is there a 12 step program for cheaters?

I could care less whether or not he was unfaithful to his wife, but I also don't feel sorry for him. If you are a public figure and make a lot of money from being one, then your comings and goings will be noted. So if you want to keep your public image, then don't do stupid things. If you want to be stupid, be stupid and have your ass handed to you. If you want to be private, then don't become a public figure.

Sure maybe the media shouldn't dig in, but I also wonder why golfers get paid millions and millions of dollars to play a game or millions and millions of dollars to endorse things. Oh yeah so we will spend money.

Rockinonahigh · 02-19-2010, 02:35 PM

TW is just another over pampered rich guy who got caught with his pants down with a string of women..I feel sorry for his wife and kids..not him.He knew what he was geting in to and thats a fact.Like most men he forgot the meaning of what is is to be faithful to his marriage/wife/kids while he was chuckholding his wife.Me feel sorry for him,hell no!
Rockin

Greyson · 02-19-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BullDog

Sex addiction, is that what cheating is called these days or is there a 12 step program for cheaters?

Bully, I do not believe for a moment that all "cheaters" suffer from sex addiction. However I do believe it is possible that one can suffer from sex addicition. Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) and Sex and Love Addicts (SLAA) have been in existence for many years.

http://saa-recovery.org/

http://www.slaafws.org/

SuperFemme · 02-19-2010, 02:41 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J2saapueIg"]YouTube- Oprah Winfrey Show - Inside Sex Addiction Rehab 11/23/2009 Part 1[/ame]

BornBronson · 02-19-2010, 02:46 PM

IMO,he didn't have to apologize to anyone.He knows what he did was wrong and while he was doing it.In his game it's all about the money...and when he started losing to much of it,well,he called a press conference.After all,you can't have those type of women in your life anymore without all that money..now can you Mr.Woods.

Turn to the lord Tiger,and all will be well.I'd advice the same thing to all those young ladies.Ahhh,but what money can buy.

That is all.

Blade · 02-19-2010, 02:58 PM

I didn't see it, uhhh well OSHA don't allow TV's on a forklift. This is my take. He doesn't owe anyone anything except his wife and his kids. As for being a role model or a hero and all those kids he let down. #1 kids shouldn't even have a clue as to what sex or adultery is to have that effect their view of him. #2 role models are human they make mistakes, what a great lesson to learn as a child #3 children really should have other role models than athletes#4 leave TW alone and let him deal with whatever his issue is this is a personal matter and the media and the rest of the world should stay out of it.

Martina · 02-19-2010, 03:18 PM

i didn't see it, but from the earlier press, it sounds like he has an addiction to prescription drugs as well. It makes sense that he might have a number of addictions. Many addicts do. i take sex addiction seriously. Anything you do to alter your state of mind and avoid life, anything which done long term can fuck up your life, that can be a dangerous addiction. i hope the help he is getting works. i wish him the best. He's paying big time for his addictions. Most of us do. He's young, educated and rich though. He's got a chance at a bright future.

Queerasfck · 02-19-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BornBronson

IMO,he didn't have to apologize to anyone.He knows what he did was wrong and while he was doing it.In his game it's all about the money...and when he started losing to much of it,well,he called a press conference.After all,you can't have those type of women in your life anymore without all that money..now can you Mr.Woods.

Turn to the lord Tiger,and all will be well.I'd advice the same thing to all those young ladies.Ahhh,but what money can buy.

That is all.

Yeah Tiger could be just like Jimmy and turn to the lord.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1OXAi7rNMg"]YouTube- I HAVE SINNED[/ame]

AtLast · 02-19-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Martina

i didn't see it, but from the earlier press, it sounds like he has an addiction to prescription drugs as well. It makes sense that he might have a number of addictions. Many addicts do. i take sex addiction seriously. Anything you do to alter your state of mind and avoid life, anything which done long term can fuck up your life, that can be a dangerous addiction. i hope the help he is getting works. i wish him the best. He's paying big time for his addictions. Most of us do. He's young, educated and rich though. He's got a chance at a bright future.

Yes, a very dangerous addiction. My hope is that through the Tiger Wood's situation, sexual addictions become better understood and recognized for what they are and how they can ruin lives. Treatment for sexual addictions just doesn't get the press that many others do. Some other well known names that come up for me are JFK, Bill Clinton, & Scott Peterson. There are more and women can have sexual addictions too.

I hope with this story unfolding, that the use of modern day male-erectile prescription abuse starts getting some press as well.

sharkchomp · 02-19-2010, 03:35 PM

It's not any of my business who TW had sex with or the state of his marriage. I also feel it wasn't any of my business who President Clinton screwed around with or his marriage. While they may have public personas, they also have private lives. But that's just my look at things. TW's sexual affairs have no bearing on me buying something from one of his sponsors. He's still the greatest golfer ever.

~~~shark~~~~~~~

BullDog · 02-19-2010, 03:37 PM

I watched the video. It was a press conference to apologize mostly to his corporate sponsors and the PGA- as he said any apology to his wife would be private. He also let everyone know he would be returning to golf.

He said he had felt he deserved to enjoy himself because he had worked hard and become successful. Maybe he's a sex addict, maybe he isn't. He's rich and famous. He was found out because of that. He's following the path of many celebrities before him for staging a comeback- holding a press conference to say he's sorry and checking himself into rehab.

Just_G · 02-19-2010, 04:00 PM

So here is my .02 worth: I didn't think one bit of that "apology" was sincere. It was very rehearsed and the only time he looked up was when he wanted to make eye contact with the camera when he said "I'm very sorry". I don't give a rat's ass about Cheetah Woods...he is a liar and a cheater, and has no bearing on my life personally. He has no right to tell the media to leave his family alone when HE is the cause of that dramatic shitty mess.

I do hope he never comes back to play golf again because he will do nothing but make the golf course a circus and a distraction to the other golfers playing the game. (that don't have all the big sponsorships)

I think he DID leave one thing out of his apology, and that would be the tail end of it in the hidden ink, much like people hide things on here...lol

"I am very sorry I got caught."

Apocalipstic · 02-19-2010, 04:18 PM

I just have no idea why he is appologizing at all. It is none of our business who he has sex with...I do not get why we care.

The only time it is our business is when politicians and other public figures run on beingagainst Gay Marriage or someone else's sexual escapades, then are found cheating on their spouses in airport restrooms.

is golf supposed to be virtuous?

DapperButch · 02-19-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

I just have no idea why he is appologizing at all. It is none of our business who he has sex with...I do not get why we care.

The only time it is our business is when politicians and other public figures run on beingagainst Gay Marriage or someone else's sexual escapades, then are found cheating on their spouses in airport restrooms.

is golf supposed to be virtuous?

I absolutely agree with this post.

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sharkchomp Member How Do You Identify?: TG/stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 426 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 419 Thanked 1,343 Times in 309 Posts Rep Power: 9701638	It's not any of my business who TW had sex with or the state of his marriage. I also feel it wasn't any of my business who President Clinton screwed around with or his marriage. While they may have public personas, they also have private lives. But that's just my look at things. TW's sexual affairs have no bearing on me buying something from one of his sponsors. He's still the greatest golfer ever. ~~~shark~~~~~~~ __________________ take a fish boating

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02-19-2010, 11:32 AM	#1
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02-19-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,458 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Yes he seemed to be hurting. Not to be rude, but to me. There are more important things in this world that we have to be worrying about. I could hear him on the news, but I didn't watch it. I personally think that the media has over blown this whole situation. And we, the viewers have picked sides and pointed at a man for our own satisfaction and belittlement knowing we have our own faults and injustice to deal with.

02-19-2010, 12:49 PM	#3
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,250 Times in 2,217 Posts Rep Power: 0	Blaze, The thing with this is the children. He has so much money tied up with his foundation, and with helping under-priviledged children. These children look up to TW as a role model. And he failed them all, including his own.

02-19-2010, 01:27 PM	#4
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Lady Jewel Member How Do You Identify?: * Preferred Pronoun?: * Relationship Status: * Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 120 Thanked 322 Times in 124 Posts Rep Power: 791	I could care less about Tiger Woods and his sexcapades. That said, is the "I am a sex addict" defense the new, "The Devil made me do it"?? Shakes mah head

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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,290 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	i didn't see it, but from the earlier press, it sounds like he has an addiction to prescription drugs as well. It makes sense that he might have a number of addictions. Many addicts do. i take sex addiction seriously. Anything you do to alter your state of mind and avoid life, anything which done long term can fuck up your life, that can be a dangerous addiction. i hope the help he is getting works. i wish him the best. He's paying big time for his addictions. Most of us do. He's young, educated and rich though. He's got a chance at a bright future.

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