Lash Extensions 101: Faux And Fabulous
Happy Birthday, Mr. T!
"Elin does not want to go to the Masters and is preparing for a trip to see her family and friends in Sweden," a source close to Nordegren told People. "She is also being asked by Tiger to attend the Masters, even if for a half day, to look like she is interested in supporting his return to golf. But she would rather not be there."
The Daily Mirror is pushing the issue even more, stating that Elin doesn't want Tiger to return to golf at all, at least not right now. The publication is stating that she is so angry that Tiger is returning that she went to see divorce lawyers the day after he made his announcement. The article also states that anonymous friends of Elin claim that she feels Tiger is not putting his family first as he once promised the world he'd do, and that she has taken the children to live with a friend.
Call me a cynic, but none of this surprises me one bit. Tiger Woods' first and primary love is the game of golf. No wife, porn star, mistress or cocktail waitress is ever going to change that. Tiger wants to dominate the sport he has dreamed about since he was a child, and he is only a few years away from his lifelong objective of breaking the "untouchable" record of 18 major championships, set by the great Jack Nicklaus.
If it is the case that Tiger's wife feels that Woods is not putting his family first, the truth is that Tiger is the one to blame for much of his predicament. Yes, he cheated, and yes he misled his wife, but the reality is that Tiger should probably have never gotten married at such a young age. A highly ambitious man who commits so many hours per day to such a single-minded objective needs to complete some of his goals before settling down. Michael Jordan (another man who had a few affairs before his divorce) repeatedly speaks of how he was incredibly selfish when his children were growing up, and he too should never have gotten married so young.
But the drug of love is strong and makes us all a bit irrational. Since when did any of us make logical decisions while sitting in a cloud of romance and affection? My point exactly.
Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Your Black World Coalition and the author of the new book, 'Black American Money.' To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your e-mail, please click here. 
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By: caymus77 on 4/04/2010 2:03PM
Here we go again;since when should we accept Tiger Woods as some kind of victim who married too young and therefore his serial cheating should be ignored?
That dog won't hunt and Woods is the philandering SOB here. I think it is disgusting that Dr. Watkin's thinks that just because a man is a driven athlete,he should be allowed to deceive his wife,his children, and his fans about what kind of scumbag he trutly is.
Would Dr. Watkins be excusing such behaviour if it had been Elin sleeping around with multiple men while Woods was off playing golf?
I think I detect a double standard here.
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By: DPH on 4/10/2010 11:18PM
Men notoriously are able to compartmentalized personal and professional life. While I don't condone cheating on your spouse, tramps like Uchetel and the like are a dime a dozen for famous men(Kennedys). These days though, while many of Tiger's peers are exhibiting the exact same behavior as he, and have for years; the media will make sure they maximize the worst possible scenario. I love the way you play and hope you may find some peace and happiness very soon in your life. Also, may Elin forgive you, if that is your intent. You have worked very hard all your life and don't deserve the treatment you are getting. Sure you went way over the edge, but after the first infidelity, it is easy to get lost and caught up in it all.
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By: Dawn on 4/04/2010 11:30PM
This type of behavior has been going on for years with many/most powerful men. I'm sure after the first infidelity for Tiger the line had already been crossed and everything spiraled out of control. Men compartmentalize professional, personal, and whores in their lives. While I don't condone it, I understand how someone in his position may be targeted, seduced, and encouraged to behave in this manner. I hope that Elin will forgive you, if that is your intention. May you find the peace and happiness that you have worked so hard to obtain your whole life. You are a brilliant athlete, and have always been a gracious man. Hold your head high and don't let the media get the best of you. Whores like Uchetel? and the like are a dime a dozen, looking for their fifteen minutes of fame and the media will promote that. Hope your family will get though this. Tiger and Elin ignore the press and salacious gossip, as it will make it impossible for you to reconcile. Thats what they want negative, nasty gossip. It is your personal business and surely didn't interfere with your golf game Tiger.
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By: ennui5 on 4/05/2010 10:26AM
Elin needs to have a reality check...either she deals with Tiger and his baggage, takes her marriage vows serioulsy, (for better or worse), husbands and wives do behave badly during their marriages, or move on!
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