Ive just watched another episode of Dr. Phil where another insensitive clod was cheating on his wife while she was caring for his three kids. He explained how he was feeling neglected and the sex wasnt the same anymore either. Really? What was she thinking putting the baby before him? Couldnt the little sucker wait for her to satisfy her husbands primal needs first, instead on crying to have his diaper changed or be fed? How insensitive of the newborn.

Its not just on Dr. Phil. Cheating men are everywhere with all kinds of similar reasons for committing adultery. A few that I can remember are:

(a) My wife doesnt look like the hottie she was ten years ago But you do?

(b) I need change of scenery Then go on a vacation

(c) We dont have enough sex It takes two to tango.

(d) She spends too much time with the kids And your responsibility is what again?

(e) Shes gained weight I suppose youre the same trim stud as you always were?

(f) We never talk anymore Is your mouth sewn shut too?

(g) It just happened when we got a new secretary And the new mailmans off limits?

(h) We met in a bar and I was drunk When liquors involved, its always acceptable.

(i) I dont have an excuse: it just happened Finally, an honest man.

Remember why you married in the first place. Wasnt there something about commitment and responsibility? I realize that many woman cheat on their husbands and it works both ways. But this is about men. Ive seen these great looking women with these loser macho men that think theyre Gods gift to other ladies and somehow deserve better. Well, I have a clue for them: they arent and dont. Be thankful for what you have and make it work. Most of these guys dont realize how lucky they are and how many other guys lust after their wives. But, instead, they go trawling around after anything in a skirt, thinking that other woman cant wait to be hit on for a quicky.

These shallow men make us all look bad. There are either really stupid when it comes to women or totally misguided. They dont understand the consequences of their actions and figure the whining bitch will always take them back when they come limping home after a failed affair. After all, who else would want the old, fat, kid-rearing, ex-hottie, that doesnt talk much, always looks about the same, and doesnt even give BJs anymore? I wonder why not? Look what our man did to deserve her affections before the affair.

If all of this is lost on the men reading this article, I have a final word of advice. Its rarely, if ever, worth a few minutes of sexual pleasure with a stranger when your wife is more than willing to satisfy you. That is, if you are willing to do a minimal amount of loving and caring for her. But if thats too much to ask, then go right on being the worlds biggest jerk.

Jeffrey Hauser

Jeffrey Hauser was a sales consultant for the Bell System Yellow Pages for nearly 25 years. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Advertising and has a Master's Degree in teaching. He had his own advertising agency in Scottsdale, Arizona and ran a consulting and design firm, ABC Advertising. He has authored 6 books and a novel, "Pursuit of the Phoenix." His latest book is, "Inside the Yellow Pages." Both are available at amazon.com. Currently, he is the Marketing Director for thenurseschoice.com, a Health Information and Doctor Referral site.