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As others see itThe other womanIf the Donald Tramp divorce fracas has done anything', it has once again put the spotlight on what is known in social circles as The Other Woman. Fortunately, under the Freedom of Information Act, the nation’s tabloids must give as much space to The Other Woman as they do to the wife.Sometimes the press is not as fair toward The Other Woman as it is to the spouse.My friend Debbie, who has been The Other Woman several times, believes that the system is unjust.“Most women in this country have been The Other Woman at some time or another, and they should be the last ones to throw stones at another person’s girlfriend.“But,” I protested, “we perceive The Other Woman as a home wrecker.”Other Women don’t break up homes. Those homes have either been broken up already or are about to be. All The Other Woman does is act as a support system when it happens. The wife likes to blame us for destroying the marriage because it makes her look good. That won’t fly because I don’t know of one Other Woman who can break up a home if nobody wants her to.”I said, “I believe that one of the reasons The OtherWomanis dismistedisthatinthe majority of cases she always looks better than the wife. What I am really saying is that The Other Woman pays more attention to her wardrobe and make-up than a lady who cleans the dog dish every -morning-” Debbie didnotargue with me. “Maybe its true, but then again The Other Woman has to w ark twice as hard to hold on to what little security she has. We don’t own any casinos in Las Vegas, nor are Other Women given prenuptial contracts. All we have is our looks. Once we lose our paramour’s undivided attention, it’s Katy-out-the-door.”I told Debbie, “The problem is that many women are threatened by The Other Woman, particularly when she shows up on the front pages of the New York Daily News.” Debbie responded, “I suppose that they are, but let’s be honest. In the pursuit ofmen, most women who now criticize have played the role of The Other Woman and relished stealing men away from the competition. What’s the big deal if she happens to be a good friend of Donald Trump?” Because in Western culture, The Other Woman has no credentials. She is a huntress without a license so to speak. I personally have nothing against The Other Woman. I believe that when it comes to a happy marriage, a person should live and let live.” Debbie was determined to make her point. Do you realize how many women eventually become the wives of the men they have been sneaking around with?”“One hundred and four?” I guessecL “Millions,” cried Debbie. As soon as they are married they are awash with respectability, and everyone but everyone forgets that they were once The Other Woman. The only people we consider scarlet women are those who didn’t make it to the altar.” Ttfs true,” I agreed- “There are many Other Women I have known who now wear rings on their fingers and are pillars of their communities.”“Someday, when all the accountants get finished with the case, Donald Trump’s girlfriend, If she becomes Mrs. Tramp, will be a woman of respect and Teverence. She will also livehappily ever after—unless another Other Woman steals Trump away from her.” I remarked, “It soun ds as if it takes a lot of energy to get your man”Debbie said, “Being The Other Woman means never having to say thafcyou’re tired.” lt;s 1999 LA Times Syndicate
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Gettysburg Times
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, US
Mon, Apr 02, 1990
Page 13
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