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TMZ.com reports that Rachel Uchitel, the first of Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses, has reportedly been in talks with the golfer, and had a half-hour chat with him before canceling the presser. According to TMZ, Uchitel and Woods had also been speaking just before Friday’s mysterious car accident. While TMZ says no monetary exchange has been made, the site does assert that Woods, as well as his representation, knew of her plan to deny the alleged sexual relationship. Meanwhile, The Daily Beast's Gerald Posner has learned exclusively that the beleaguered golfer is negotiating an immediate $5 million payout to his wife—and revising her prenup to give her as much as $55 million more to stay with him two more years.
Traditionally it’s a divorce that makes a financial dent for a wealthy athlete like Tiger Woods. But it appears that in Tiger’s case, it’s going to cost him to stay with his wife, Elin Nordegren, the mother of their two children.
In a statement Wednesday, Tiger said, “I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart.” Words are evidently not enough to mollify Elin: The Daily Beast has learned the details of what it’s costing Tiger to keep his marriage intact. A lawyer familiar with the hastily conducted negotiations of the past 72 hours said that as of Wednesday evening Elin has been offered a $5 million payment immediately if she agrees to stay—and her prenuptial agreement is being revised to give her up to an additional $55 million.
There’s a price to having a life turned upside down in the public eye. That’s what the couple is hammering out now.
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But in light of a string of women coming forward to say they had affairs with Tiger since his marriage, Elin has demanded that the prenup be rewritten, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker reported Wednesday. “The links legend’s spouse is reportedly being paid a hefty seven-figure amount—immediately transferred [sic] into an account she alone controls—to stick with her husband,” Zwecker wrote. “At this point, the couple needed to remain married for 10 years in order for Woods’ wife to collect a splitsville settlement of $20 million. I’m being told that time frame has been shortened—and the dollar amount increased ‘substantially.’”
The lawyer familiar with the couple’s negotiations told The Daily Beast that Tiger also has agreed to shorten the original prenup to seven years from the date of marriage, meaning it will vest in another two. And the revised agreement provides for a staggered schedule of payments spread out over five years that could be worth upward of $75 million. So for Elin to collect $80 million, she’ll need to stay with Tiger another seven years, be a dutiful wife in showing up with him at social events and in public as if they were still the perfect couple, and sign a nondisclosure form that will prevent her from ever telling her story. Even if she lasts only two more years, she’ll still walk away with nearly twice what she was entitled to under the original prenup.
Tiger’s advisers, who have successfully gotten the couple into counseling sessions, believe that keeping the marriage intact will help Tiger keep his corporate sponsors and bolster his dented image. Elin is herself considered a good asset. She’s never been a publicity hound or used her marriage to make money through self-help books, lecture series, or QVC makeup and jewelry lines. Rather, she’s just maintained a low profile and dedicated herself to being a spouse and mother. As opposed to some other celebrities, like Tom Cruise or Angelina Jolie, Elin has never pushed her kids into the public eye. So, now, if she is persuaded to stay, she knows little will be the same. Her quiet life is finished. A Los Angeles-based paparazzo told me that a photo of Elin and the children would fetch $250,000. Some agencies are offering $100,000 just for tips that pay off with photos.
There’s a price to having a life turned upside down in the public eye. That’s what the couple is hammering out now. Since Tiger Inc. is in crisis, it’s likely she will accept a deal rather than allow her anger and sense of humiliation to prevail. The Woods camp is about to pull off the most expensive “stand by your man” stand ever. (Attempts for any comment from the Woods camp were not successful).
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Nuld001
Woods has revealed himself to be another arrogant athlete with a sense of entitlement guided by his brains in his pants. If his father were still alive, he'd probably kick Tiger's ass to kingdom come for being so selfish and stupid. If Elin consults and retains a good shyster attorney, all bets are off. Never piss off a Swede...
Jaygim
Maybe no different than Iron Mike's waywardness after losing Cus. On another sad note, Tiger's infamy on the links, and all the trappings of success, have totally obscured his sense of humanity. How could it not. He's brand Tiger, a slave to the corporate $$ he thinks he controls and his 'team' whose on his payroll. Even his marriage, a business deal. who cares about his slams at this point. I pity the man.
amapola101
Jaygim, don't pity him yet. It could get worst.!!!!
newswoman
If she stays, she is crazy. This is not a matter of money, as many of you seemto think. If she leaves him, she will have a chance to meet a man who will love her, not see her as part of his image. I hope she leaves for her own self respect. If she stays, he will do it again, because he can.
coytrii
This is a matter of money. Do you rellly think she married Tiger for "love". Good for her. She sholud stay and continue to "milk the cow"
amapola101
newswoman,she loves him. When this is your man, the father of the children,Women do not leave.he likes sex and other women, but this is the girl He loves. And the mother of His Children.He does not want to start with a new one,and MONEY talks.This is her man. If every woman would have walked away from unfaithfull husbands.......Many marriages would have been over thru the centuries,that really worked out..She is now in a position to get what she wants, As Ivanah use to say."Don't get Mad get Even"He better sign this quickly,it could get worst. He has always been a private,quiet, secretive womanizer.Always,forever.and ever. He has been lucky. He will have to be carefull,in the future.Her self respect will be all repaired. Alot of money,the fahter of the children, people just do not want to break up homes.And that is her man,if she wants him Who is to say, she does not wind up, with another unfaithful,man sooner or later.This does not mean I agree with this,they will be just fine.He just happened to have been one of americas, greatest womanizer secrets,!!Fooled the press ,media,for years and years,and years.
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dreaday19
Love or no love, anyone here would stay for 2 more years to try and work things out if the sum of 55 mil is to be garnered. That's not crazy, it's human.
Plus, she's 29. in 2 years, she'll be the ripe old age of 31 (sarcasm, cough cough). If she wants to leave then, she'll leave and hopefully find a good man that will love her. But what crystal ball says she'll find love now or later? The 55 mil, on the other hand, is guaranteed.
trine09
honestly people need to leave this man alone... Its a shame how men cheat on their wives everyday and just because he have money in his pocket everybody has to comment on his personal life.
asiana
your right...she maybe think of moving out later then, but now still fresh, who knows one of these days or months she gone and leave him alone.
possumdearie
Take it from the voice of experience, or just watch the movie Sliding Doors. Life is not only a series of choices, but it is also that perverse.
giselle0316
Forget that. Nothing hurts a man more than taking his money. She should stay, deny him affection, let him have his skanky bimbos, and in 2 years she walks away and collects. She'll be wealthy and never have to worry! Dumb Tiger.....affairs costing him so much. Makes me wonder if those "ladies" were worth that. I highly doubt it.
edmitch2
I don't know why you would say she is crazy for staying. Have you ever been in love? If you have it is not that easy to leave. Leave them alosn this is non of your business or mine. Remeber he is a man not a GOD. I am not excusing what he did allow him to work this out with his wife. Who made you judge and jury of thier life.
Ranger1709
newswoman,
No, if she stays she loved him in the first place and was not in it for the money(the obvious)! You must have never been in love, because if you had been you'd understand that things happen. I think he loves her dearly and who knows she may not be right herself. It's always easy to say what you would do when you're not the one in the game.
miesque
". . . meet a man who will lover her, not see her a part of his image?" This is just another case of a naive female thinking she can make a man who is obviously incapable of love, . . . love her. This is the "Lady Di" syndrome. Tiger Woods is famous and rich, which translated into "selfish asshole" language means that he can do whatever he wants, to whomever he wants cause he's so much better than a mere mortal. People like this shouldn't be allowed to procreate because all he will do is screw up his children too.
gavottes
There but for the grace of god, go I.
Tiger is a human. Unfortunately, he is a human with a gift of athletic prowess and a ton of cash.
If he were that guy that fixes your car, and got divorced for infidelity, nobody would care this much.
Here are some facts:
The facts about marital infidelity (sexual unfaithfulness to a spouse) are astounding.
Polls show that although 90% of married people disapprove of extramarital relationships, statistics from a national survey indicate that 15% of wives and 25% of husbands have experienced extramarital intercourse.
These numbers increase by 20% when emotional affairs and sexual relationships without intercourse are included.
Another source, The Monogamy Myth, authored by Peggy Vaughan, approximates that 60% of husbands and 40% of wives will have an affair at some time in their marriage.
from here: http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/marital-infidelity.htm
amapola101
The 60%,-men 40% women, might still be low.Especially since women hit the work force. years ago it was the dr.,pediatrician,vetenarian,the butcher,the neighbor.Its life.Alot of people will never say the truth in a survey,or questionaire, they will never admit it. there also might be a big difference to one affair, separate, than alot of affairs. They are diff.Alot of people that had that one affair gave them the spice, to continue with their mates, and genuinly love each other,till death.
otop016
What's unfortunate about possessing the 'gift of athletic prowess and a ton of cash'?
jgp2hou
I loved my husband with all my heart and he had an affair because he was a "fighter jock" and most of them did, but not mine, yeh right!! We were the "perfect" family, Air Force Officer,twin girls etc. I was pregnant at the time I found out and so I bolted. But I was very young- 22. I wish that would have happened today because I NEVER stopped loving him, I did forgive him, but one can never forget those infideilities. But we would be together today if I weren't so "abused" by his actions at the time. I would give anything to go back in time, get a counselor, talk things out -- no one knew about our problems because I left not saying one word to anyone but my priest and my parents because I had to tell someone then. Get over it -- if they handle this right, it can and will work out, and I pray it does. Tiger is not the devil incarnate. I have a story on old Arnold Palmer - he was no saint either, he just got away with his affair(s)! ! WHere was that story in the 70's???? HANG IN THERE TIGER AND ELIN, it is not the end of the world! You may live to regret rash decisions later and it might be too late. Come on golfers, stand behind your man - and Paddie you have nothing to do with this so shut up! And as for the press, WAY OVERBOARD!
sawan62
those numbers are so sad, what is that saying about all of us.
Where have dignity and respect gone???
drown22
I agree with you $100 %, everyone should look in the mirror and change something that they are dealing with, there's dirty laundy in everyone's closet. What good is it going to do to keep speculating or draging this man and his family down in the mudd, what will you get out of it, nothing. Go on with your life, love your family and take care of your business because after this is over with Tiger the media will have another something for you to get excited about, they love the attention and it makes them rich when you read and buy. Wake up everyone do something worth while, leave this alone because you absolutely can't benefit from this under no circumstances, none at al. norl will you make a profit. Tiger and Elin don't even know who you are, so go on, get over it and get a life for God sake, grow up people.
amapola101
Are you sure his dad did not know his son?Well, wish them,well happy life,happy home,their bills and expenses are covered.And this has been the best kept secret from the media. This beautiful clean cut,athlete has always been a womanizer.Always.They will ammend,its a young couple.Again as Ivanah said ,Dont get mad,get even get all."That is the only thing that hurts.Maybe not, he does not want to loose his wife,and family,and he is not looking to have a new wife and new family.He just likes women.!!!!
newswoman
If you recall Ivana LEFT AND DIVORCED Trump. She didn't put up with the infidelities, she left and got a lot of money, too!
kristy1946
"Don't get mad, get even" ~ the children are bound to suffer if not now later. Not financially but, down the road they will see the press releases and I would guess wonder why Mom stayed. Look at the Clintons...Hillary stayed and to this day I wonder what an example that showed their daughter. Be the dutiful wife, excuse me, I would have in the new prenup that he has to be a dutiful husband at my beck and call! "Do it to me once and I might forgive but not forget--do it to me twice and I will get even!" I think she has!
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sawan62
This is the best comment I have read.
I, like so many before me thought he was a great role model and forgave his arrogance on the course.
Well water seeks it's own level, doesn't it?
Another hero-role model down.
Isn't anyone capable of being centered and decent any more?
So it is true, absolute power does corrupt.
kayadams
Ahhhhhh....let's face it folks-- he showed his "arrogance" when he went to the source for the real blond blue eyed trophy wife -- sweden - how many times within the walls of the golf course has he not been chided about that little detail (a nanny no less). Since his audience is golfers and golfers are basically rich (white) men who consider sex "entertainment" and not part of the marriage contract, he will be rewarded for becoming a member of the "muligan marriage troupe" ( sounds like this will be an expensive one) tell me attorneys out there - I thought prenups could not encourage divorce? apparently staying for 10 years does not encourage divorce but just anticipates it? I dunno, I'd be gunning for the deadline..........after this revelation..............
lsjmm17
"his audience is golfers and golfers are basically rich (white) men who consider..." Oh come on.. Let me guess you are a woman of color? Well, let me tell you.. I am a woman of color who has been playing the game of golf for 20 years. Don't insult the game of golf by your apparent ignorance. Stick to your subscription to US and People magazines. And, by the way if you plan on using a golf term, try spelling it correctly. It's mulligan.
wilhemia
I like your comment. I think he got what he deserved.
He arranged for a "show" marriage and got more than he can handle.
Sajwert
My first thoughts when I first read about Tiger's problems, was of his father.
That man would have a lot to say and none of it a child would want to hear from a parent, I bet.
I'm beginning to feel really sorry for his kids. Their grandfather seemed like such a stand-up guy and because of that, Tiger seemed like he was one, too. What a mess he has made for himself, his wife and family.
janie114
we cant judge as yet... those who have the money think they are the one in control and in position and think they can just hurt anybody they want to - even if that's a family
coffeebean1950
My only question, why a 3 iron? Why not a driver? Really "drive home" your point!
ohsure
Tiger is an arrogant athlete and his wife is a highly paid trophy. She married him for his money and he married her for her looks. Why the sentiment? Tiger should do an Arod. Arod dumped a woman he didn't love and now he is having the time of his life. I find it sad that Tiger has to pay women to be with him. Oh well.
Ranger1709
Nuld001,
It seems if you really didn't care from Tiger in the first place. What's wrong with having swagger? Why is it always seen as arrogance? Is it because he doesn't share all of his intimate details of his life? Yes, he messed up, but I'm sure he never meant to hurt his wife. He no different than any relative you have that cheated on his wife or vice versa. I don't think this is for the public's to judge.
distracted
The comments on this site are right on in way or another. Very intelligent and humorous!
I think Tiger flew under the radar. Nerdy guys who aren't really attractive but know how to work the world often do. That sense of entitlement plays a big role in their behavior. And, they think they are soooo smart. Losing their Johnny is the only way they will ever feel pain. Lorena Bobit had it all figured out.
holymoly
So...my wife cheated on me. By your sense of justice, I should have cut her breasts off!! Yeah, that sure is a GREAT way to drive your point home.
Yondalyn
I'm not saying that Tiger is innocent. But of all the number in his cell phone, how did she know to call that one. I don't trust her. And if she can hit her husband and I'm proud of Tiger for not hitting her back because if he did he would be in jail. No matter what bruises she put on him. And I'm quite sure Tiger's mother did not appreciate that. I think that Jespar Parnevik was wrong in adding his comments about what Elin should have used. Domestic Violence is Domestic Violence. I also think that she was so used to traveling and doing things with Tiger, and that slowed down and now she probably feels that before she looses her looks she should take him for what he is worth. And who know what it was that her father was going to say regarding the issue, and stop abruptly before finishing. I think that Elin probably had something to do with it. And I think that she should be punished for spousal abuse. She is not trying to save Tiger from his discrestions and he should not save her from hers. Who knows maybe Jesper Parnevik's wife got rid of Elin the nanny before she could do damage, oh but there was no chance of that. He does not have as much money as Tiger does. And it is such a huge coincidence that as soon as it is announced that Tiger is the first BILLIONAIRE Athlete, the money hungry ghouls come out. Just some things to think about. Some of these women just want successful men, and think that they are entitled to all of there money. I have yet to see a man get half of the earnings that a woman makes celebrity or not when problems arise in the marriage.
Sandmc
Your comment is ignorant. This boils down to an unfaithful man, a suspicious wife who starts dialing unfamiliar numbers on his phone. Any spouse interested in their relationship would do the same thing. It has never been stated there was domestic violence involved, besides his mother was in the house and I can assure you, even under the circumstances she would never have allowed her son to be battered. Tiger made a choice to commit to marriage, he chose his wife and took the vows. Elin was smart, she probably had been schooled that many athletes cheat on the road and she took efforts to protect her family by being with her husband as much as possible so as not to give him an excuse to cheat. Obviously that was not enough for her unfaithful husband and he chose to disrespect his marriage and the mother of his children - in front of the whole world. Just because someone is a millionaire, billionaire or public figure, the same rules apply, be faithful to your spouse and if you don't follow the rules, pay the price and when you have lots of money, sometimes losing that hurts more than losing your spouse. Those women who had the affairs with him are sluts and skanks and should not receive a penny for being his who*es. As a matter of fact after Elin finishes with him she should turn her lawyers on those women and charge alienation of affection and any other charge that's on the books. Let's see if they are still so eager to talk about their "relationship" with Tiger when they have to pay for the pleasure.
blulv1
Is it possible that Elin has something to do with Tigers action? Everybody is putting the blame on him. She could be another gold digging UKW. We don't know what goes on behind closed doors, everyone else is guessing including you and me.
newswoman
Elin can get 100 million just by threatening to write a tell-all book. Why would she want to stay when she doesn't need to. She should divorce the rotter and get on with her life. She can meet a man who will appreciate her for the person she is. And Tiger can then date all the call girls and bar girls he wants and seems to prefer.
Granite
It's like Deal Or No Deal. Should she take the 55 million and keep playing and hope this never happens again, or take the deal.
dulaurence
Let me see if I can get this straight: Accepting money to sleep with someone is called prostitution, right?
djanimaequeen
or marriage. Take your pick.
sillylemur
No one said she would sleep with him. He's trying to pay her not to divorce him. Big difference. I think it's called politics and economics.
kayadams
NOT one of the hundreds of men I've asked have disagreed with this statement: Marriage is nothing more than a legal form of prostitution.
DakLak
Following your 'theory' that makes Tiger a John?
verylisa
Marriage is a legal and emotional partnership, while people pay prostitutes in order to AVOID any legal or emotional entanglements. People who say that marriage is legalized prostitution assume that that wives "owe" husbands regular sex. Men who say it can't get sex without paying for it, women who say it are just lonely and bitter.
newswoman
I am amazed how many of you think that money will solve her hurt and that she should stay to get 55 million dollars. Remember, she is not American and doesn't think in terms of money like youall do.
sillylemur
Nothing but time will heal the pain.
All Americans do not think the same about money any more than all Swedes do. The point is, she married someone who lied to her and he's treated her like a dog. He's rich enough to pay her some kind of compensation. She didn't ask for it, but he is offering it. She has been hurt, so why should she not take it?
asiana
no millions to heal the hurt. am sure when she look at Tiger's face she wants to spang him every time she look at it.
humanrights
When the world calls us, Americans, naive, they are surely right. The reality is the opposite. My previous comment about Scandanavian women for the post about 'The Mysterious Mr. Woods' was removed by the editorials. So suffice to say and I know it is hard to believe, but most of them seek money and status and will scheme and manipulate to get them while looking like the innocent party.
laDivaG
This has nothing to do with her being Swedish. There is no forced alimony in Swedish divorce law, though it can be paid voluntarily. Also, if they lived and got divorced in Sweden, she would be entitled to half of their marital assets, a right that takes precedence over any prenup. So, if she really wanted to be nasty, she'd make him move to Sweden so that he would be forced to pay 53% income tax and give her half when she leaves. She'd still have plenty to live on.
dlc1550
Florida is a 50/50 assets split when it comes to divorce - no questions asked.
Hence - the pre-nup.
laDivaG
Right, you can give up your legal right to half in FLORIDA. But in SWEDEN the law cannot be overridden by a contract, regardless of who signs it or why. He would have to give her half no matter what silly contract she signed.
possumdearie
NANNY. NANNIES. SHE WAS A NANNY, A SWEDISH BIKINI TEAM MODEL.
nkadzi
so whats your point?
humanrights
How about if she files for divorce and takes the kids to Sweden?
laDivaG
The Swedish government not going to be willing to back up Elin for kidnapping, no matter what kind of politician her mom is.
nkadzi
at least they are not in Sweden, so the prenup will take precedence!!
mindlessmissy
Now, wives are being PAID to be with ?
Isn't that called being a HOOKER !?!
laDivaG
You are assuming that she dares to have sex with him now that she knows that he has been visiting Skankystreet. From the the article, I would say that, rather than being a high-priced prozzy, she has become the highest paid domestic administrator in history.
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laDivaG
Elin was not found on Skankystreet, she comes from a very well-off, widely-known and respected family. Do you think that just anybody gets to nanny for a golf star like Jesper Parnevik? She had to have had connections to get that job.
mainemomma
I love learning new phrases in the morning.... Skankystreet made me spit my coffee!!
clearthinker
SensiStar, your post is troubling. Elin was a nanny in 2000, this would have made her 20 years old. Your saying every babysitter out there is a skank?
I don't understand how a marriage stays together when a man agrees to pay his wife to stay with him. This is like bribery isn't it?
The main mistake Tiger made is getting caught with his pants down (pardon the pun). Tiger, you must NOT get put in bad situations. You CAN'T go to LasVegas with your buds when you are a married man with children. Any skank will want to take a shot at you, and if she's hot, no man has the capability to say no. I know...I know, there will be some holy roller, goodie goodie who will say he can, but that's only because he is too worthless for any woman to ever look at so he can't say for sure. Tiger is famous and worth millions, he should have known better.
Having said that, Tiger must prove himself now. From now on, as long as he is married to Elin, he will walk the straight and narrow. He will work harder at regaining her trust than he ever will on his putting.
sillylemur
SensiStar - she is university educated, and as are her parents. Her mother is a respected politician and her father is an international journalist. She was not lacking in money, education or social standing.
She was an au pair for Sweden's version of Tiger, because she was a friend of his wife's. She was also only 20 at the time, not that being a nanny at any age should carry some stigma.
Where in there do you think she's from "skankstreet"? Did you see someone who looked like her walking past your house, and that is where you get this idea?
Also, the word you wanted was "nannies" not "nanny's."
ohsure
Sensistars post may have been "troubliing" to some but it has a ring of truth. This woman married Tiger for the cash. Tiger married her for her looks. Tiger is used to buying women because apparently, every woman in his life has a price tag.
anxious-appliance
He's paying her to stay with HIM so HE can rake in the sponsor money - is it trite to call a golfer a hooker. Ha Ha I'm funny.
newswoman
He will work harder to regain her trust? She can never trust him again. He blew this one and I hope she walks away.
littlebit2454
anxious,
you are nothing further from the truth with your suggestion that he's paying her to keep his sponsors. He is paying her because like many marriages sometime that initial spark when the the love affair begins, and then slowly fizzled out over the 5 years they were together.He will keep his sponsors despite what happens in their marriage, because of his greatness as a pro athlete. I believe that he wants her to stay with him because he knows,and knew from the beginning of his sexual infidelities ,and deception towards her has hurt her deeply and he truly loves her, not only because she is the beautiful mother of his children, but deep down realizes how much he truly loves her, and his compassion for her to give him anoother chance and to forgive him, could make him realize how close he came to losing her, should she decide to stay with him. I don't think the motive is for money if she chooses to accept MORE of his money to stay with him, would be the deciding factor of her leaving or staying.. After all, if she left tomorrow she would still have the 20 million, plus huge alimony and child support, that she will live a very fortunate lifestyle of the rich and infamous ex-wife who will surely reach the BILLION dollar mark of earnings from sponsors and winnings from golf, that probably 80% or more of the population will never see. I agree with an earlier post I read here that his father would be turning over in his grave. The problem that she will forever have if she chooses to stay with him is the failure to trust him when he is away. As many of us who have been deceived from our spouses, we know that pain that goes along with the trust issues is very, very difficult to over-come. On a personal level, i think she she at least file for separation, and see how much she would miss him, and give herself a chance to see if the vows of marriage :FOR BETTER OR WORSE" can stand up to that when they were joined as man and wife. I think separation wand psychological treatment would best suit her in this fragile state of being she is experiencing. WHAT A SHAME THE PAIN THIS FUTURE HALL OF FAME ATHLETE has caused this very beautiful and loving woman, who I feel sure has been faithful to him is going through. God Bless her, and guide her through the process in making the right decision that will ultimatelt be best for her. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FOLKS!!!!
ohsure
or his wife???
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Linda61
MISTERDON...I'm guessing that you are a lawyer, or at least very educated. What you wrote was very well said. I appreciate your calm in the middle of this storm. Agreement also on the last paragraph. She had no choice in his actions and now has to live with or without him with lens around every corner. I feel that it would be wise to stay as long as she can for two reasons. One, so that the children see a united family, for as long as they can provide that and as an aside...who knows? Maybe this is his wake up call and he will realize what he almost lost. Two, the job is no different than what it was as an obligation as his wife, to be there at important occasions. She may as well continue, if she can bear it, and make an income that will provide her and the children the life they are used to.
All that aside, I have looked for the changes that will be forced on Tiger by this prenup. I see nothing saying what will be expected of him. He is the transgressor yet all the rules apply to her and none in her favor. Should there not be a rule to protect her from further abuse? Shouldn't there be a rule in there stating that she can change the figures and dates if he is ever caught again? Or, is he allowed to remain a cheat? I don't see any changes in this agreement forced on him. Where are her rules for him?
Yesterday I said that Rachel (the first disgusting person) will change her tune once she hears that Tiger was telling the other or others that he loved them and missed them and that they were #1 in his heart or some foolish thing quite like that. Boy, when I saw that I just knew, as a woman, that she would be burned bad and her silence would end fast. She thought she was the only other one. She could not have those other (people?) stating that they were the the important other woman. When I read the second and third womens statements I found karma finally in one sense. Rachel said she did not care about his wife and that Tiger loved only her. It does come back to you.
One last thing. How in the world can they expect Elin to sit at the next play dates knowing the lens (by the hundreds) will be trained on her? HOW can they demand that of her
ohsure
No, she can walk away. He can dump her. She'll go back to being an obscure "model" and he'll find a new "model" to replace her. However, if she doesn't leave, its not because of her pride or public humiliation. Its because she likes the money and status his profession and work affords her. Arod dumped is wife and no cares about what she's doing now. If Elin wants privacy, she'll step and Tiger might be the better for it.
Her life isn't ruined.
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Marialatin
Many of the posts stating - Tiger is just human and he should be forgiven for his transgressions. But is he human? What does humanity mean? Is it synonymous with compassion, empathy, protection, and loving-kindness? Is his wife human too? Does Elin, who was exposed to disease, humiliation, and deception, deserve the same measure of consideration and sympathy extended to Tiger?
I fail to see the humanity in what this man has inflicted upon his wife. If Tiger treated his dog as poorly as he did his wife, the animal rights people would be out in droves. Yet, there is no outcry against the cruelty inflicted upon Elin. Has the society norm that when a woman marries and bears children, she is transformed into an inconvenient object, an obstacle to a man's natural right to pleasures. Men like variety and their genetic make-up mitigates against monogamy. The pain and danger to his wife's health and well-being that his behavior brings is a consequence of hard wiring. The wife's crime is being an impediment to nature and her sentence is anguish and the treat of sexually transmitted diseases. Moreover, she is shunned for her crime and is does not share in the support that people rush to give her husband. Had she suffered these insults in a non-marital relationship, she may have retained her human status and been accorded the support the man enjoys but that is also doubtful. And we call this human?
What is most surprising to me is that women write to newspapers and magazines in support of the "human" nature of this cheating creep. I am puzzled as to why women advocate against their own interest. These foolish women support the male view of the world; they advocate for the primacy of a man's right to pleasure in spite of the cruelty inflicted upon his wife.
Women are very stupid in society today; they have been lulled into an accepting the male view of human relationships. Men dictate the guiding principals of our civilization, how one person should relate to another. Moral behavior is celebrated except when that behavior involves dealings with their wives. Oh stupid stupid women.
Marionetta
No more than you might be for taking money for a job you don't really like. Marriage is a business proposition; always has been and always will be. I betcha you're pretty young; it shows.
speekup
"Marriage is a business proposition; always has been and always will be..."
Divorce may be a business proposition; marriage is whatever you make it, depending on who you are and how you live your life.
Actually you sound pretty young (or bitter), Marionetta.
crymeariver
Wow Posner,
way to treat a married mother of two like she's nothing but a prostitute. Are you going to also give an "exclusive" on what services she provides? You are complete scum for writing this about Elin. Complete scum.
Glenda1976
Cry get over yourself.
sillylemur
This is not about Elin. It's about how desperate Tiger is to keep up this fantasy of his. He'll pay a hell of a lot to keep it going. And good for Elin if she is compensated for what he's done to her. Just because a person marries for love doesn't mean he/she shouldn't have any compensation when the person they married turns out to be a total fraud.
speekup
Cryme: I read this article and said, Go Elin! She's hurt and angry and getting some revenge when she needs it in the form the world in reality respects. Probably better than going on with the golf club attack, although there may be more of that too. People are just vulnerable human beings, celebrity or not. Being publicly humiliated makes it even worse. So, as far as Posner here, I was grateful to hear this news. Maybe should have been titled: Tiger Signs New Deal. Go Elin!
humanrights
Everyone is now slamming Tiger just days after it was alleged his wife caused his injuries, not the car accident. Suddenly, his wife is a saint because he cheated on her. Why is this? It all seems very strange. You assume she married him for love. Not sure about that. Maybe it was for security.
And maybe he cheated because he is not happy with her. Or maybe he married her for love and realized she did not. No one seems to be considering any of this because of the shock of several women coming forward, which indeed is shocking. The woman he has allegedly silenced probably knows alot about all of this.
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clearthinker
hate to say it, but its true.
Persefunny
Obviously, Elin is not the woman who needed to sign a non-disclosure agreement to keep Tiger's indiscretions a secret.
ChinLee3
What about all the mistress pacifying BS of "marriage not being all its cracked up to be"? You dug this grave and here is your out, Moron. What a flippin' little pansy. While you're trapped in that house, work on an eloquent retirement press release, PLEASE!
speekup
Funny! And true. I guess he can't use that line anymore, being he's paying to stay in the marriage. I don't envy either of them, "trapped in that house."
Don't know about pansy, but boy, he sure is one sulky lookin' lad most of the time. Golf must have made him really persnickety.
Marialatin
Old dog Tiger should bed down in a room with a lock on the door so his Elin can't get at him. My advice to her - next time don't use a 9 iron - brain him with one of those heavy wedge looking things golfers use to get out of sand traps.
anxious-appliance
I think John Daly should be the new face of Golf. A smoke, a beer and great swing - it would be refreshing.
osea65
Just add some crack and a bong and we´re in business right? Grow up anxious!!!
mainemomma
At least he is, what he is. No 'brand'..... wasted talent, maybe. Slob, fer sure. But I can respect someone for not keeping their peccadillo's in the closet.
roadhunter
I like it. Sounds like osea65 could use a bong hit right about now.
Southpaw
Tom Cruise definitely arranges for distribution professional photos of his daughter, Suri, but I've yet to see Angelina Jolie using her children for self-promoting publicity pictures.
osea65
Please wipe your paws, you´re starting to smell up the place!!!!
YARROW
Tiger Woods has a very beautiful wife, at least for now.
roadhunter
You're kidding, right? That fake bleached blonde with the $10,000 pixie nose?
sillylemur
She is gorgeous, and that is her original nose. Since she's Swedish, that might not be bleached hair, either. Your jealousy is showing, roadhunter.
ChinLee3
Roadkill, don't be a moron. That's not bleach, I have hair like that. I can bleach my frickin' hair out with a blow dryer. Norse folk like us are made for life up close to the Artic circle. Heat and the sun is hard on us.
possumdearie
OK, but the tits are fake for sure. And the hair is bleached, or she uses too much product. Either way, trash. Don't be pushing Sweden as high class... it's friggin' IKEA.
Glenda1976
If he wants her to be the "perfect wife" while he's acting like a horndog in heat, then he needs to pay her! There's no way he would have tolerated her screwing around on him like that. Go Elin!!!
democracyforall
geez whiz Tiger.....he's just being so stupid if he negotiating this way....
if he isn't in it for the long haul, stop the negotiating for 2 more years and just get the divorce overwith.....or else go to counseling....but none of this 2 more years stuff, it's ridiculous!
newswoman
Can you imagine if SHE did the infidelity? She'd be called a whore, skank, a prostitute and every other name that applies. Yet so many people 'forgive' Tiger because it's the way it is with men. Fine. Just don't get married and inflict your unacceptable behavior on your wife, all the while pretending to be perfect. He is a liar and a cheat and doesn't deserve a wife like her.
democracyforall
Tiger IS skank, his clean image is definitely tarnished now.
We'll all have to suffer thru the official tabloid trash talk for months to come.
I'm concerned for the family. Elin has other issues, supposedly doesn't talk to her father, all very tough for the kids.
banders2
Wow, you are retarded, she is the definition of a whore if she is GETTING PAID TO BE MARRIED TO HIM
opedanderson
Gee Posner
I'm surprised you are not an advocate for the official story here. You know, tha Tiger was just out for a drive and his wife bashed in his windows to save him. That there was no fight and that these other women must be deranged. Tigers voice on the tapes is not really him, etc. etc .....
Magic Bullet, anyone......?
Mixpixlix
So are we every going to STOP ascribing superhuman status to someone who can knock a ball around? Tiger has been in the stoplight since he was a toddler, literally.
And, while his Dad was alive there may have been some breaks on the ego, the Dad also used Tiger's skill to boost his own image.
Celebrity can be a disease, it's taken down dozens of "famous" people and now Tiger has shown he's not immune.
However, the fact that he is consider a brand and no a human being is the saddest statement of all.
democracyforall
Tiger was viewed as special.
It will be tough to hear the next few tournament coverages.
Imagine having to cover his next event, whoa, a sportscaster conundrum.
Spotlight? or No Spotlight? or Oh Him! Sleazy Tiger?
glenn14a
This story is no different than what many have to face,money or not!My first real love cheated on me and it hurt at a young age.My mother simply said that if you truly love her you get over this and move on!We married,had kids and I cheated.SEX has nothing to do with LOVE,and I do not doubt he loves his wife and kids.Nobody is giving these people the benefit of resolving this issue behind closed doors.OH ...I know MR.CLINTON..Only once?....All the power to both BILL and HILLARY..CLASS ALL THE WAY!Marriage Vows were invented in the dark ages!The way SEX is portrayed on T.V and elsewhere is a problem for all society to re-evaluate.I am not saying it is O.K to cheat,but it just figures!I guess there are no FAMOUS WOMEN THAT CHEAT!....JUST BETTER AT IT!
osea65
Great points, thanks!!!
jomama
Am I the only one bothered by the corporate tone of this whole thing????? 'Elin is considered a good asset' ??? So, she's an 'asset' of the TW Empire? When money is involved, that sure to makes things complicated, but this rediculous.
clearthinker
no, I'm bothered by that as well. I don't believe she is part of the Tiger brand...or at least I hope not because that is pathetic.
Farmatty
Yup, really sad way to have a relationship, much less a family.
Royalty
I say that we forgive him. If we were in his shoes, we would want to be forgiven of our sins as well. Besides, we don't have "a heaven" or "a hell" to put him in. If this type of situation were to hit my home, me and my husband have an understanding that our vows we took were real and if the line is crossed there would be no reconciliation. I would forgive him so that my Father in Heaven would continue to forgive my sins, but I would have to move on for my own sake. I think Elin should forgive Tiger, too! Take away all the money and fame, he's still just a man. But, whether she stays or leaves is her call.
Thank you.
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