My heart goes out to any spouse who is on the other end of an affair. It is demoralizing. To have that affair played out in the media must be ten times more humiliating. I am by no means giving John Edwards a pass on his sleazy and idiotic behavior, but exactly why is Elizabeth Edwards speaking with Oprah and writing a book about this? First off, she certainly doesn't need the money, but more importantly, she really needs to think about her children. Elizabeth and John have two very young children, and although they cannot be shielded entirely from this, I also cannot think it helps if their mother is going all over the place talking about this. I have a lot of respect for Mrs. Edwards for what she has endured with cancer and now a cheating stupid husband, but somehow all of her openness just doesn't feel right.

it would not surprise me that there have been others, otherwise he would not have fallen so easily for that line.

and it is obvious she has her doubts as well.

seems to me the easiest thing to do would to have a paternity test done, and end the speculation once and for all.

as to her reasons for speaking out, well whatever they are, I applaude her, she does not pretend, that all is perfect within their home, nor does she make any excuses for his behavior.

seems to me she is trying to find her way through a very tough time in her life, and unless you have been there, you cannot understand how bad it can be.

and it can be devestating to say the least.

David S.

I understand your point but it's John Edwards that should have been thinking about his children.
Elizabeth Edwards gave her all to her husband and children and if this is the best way for her to cope with her disgrace of a husband then so be it ....she deserves to be able to say whatever she needs to say, and if she wants to SHOUT it to the world on Oprah more power to her .... her children will get over it in time ...

wah, wah, wah. Who gives a s***. We all have problems, she just happens to be dealing with hers in the comfort of multiple mansions, an endless money supply, and plenty of free time. Get over it, there are people much worse off than her.