I'm Sorry Your Granddaddy Had Two Families, But...

This post should have been made a long time ago. If you know me personally, you know the statement "Your Granddaddy Cheated on Your Grandma and They Stayed Together", grates my nerves. It is the cheater's motto if ask me. One day I'm going to do the research and find out the percentage of the granddaddies that actually committed adultery. My grandfather didn't cheat on my grandmother. First of all, no extra aunts and uncles came up at PauPau's funeral. Second, many men testify to/tease about his faithfulness to Granny. Third, after a stay-at-home wife, five kids & bills were taken care of, his ability to financially afford to cheat was low. That woman would've had very low standards. But I know/ have known quite a few grandfathers & grandmothers that did cheat. Some of the spouses stayed, some didn't.

But what grates my nerves is the fact this phenomenon is flounced around like it is a righteous act. Your granddaddy cheated and your grandmother stayed and kept the marriage & family together. *deep sigh* I want those of you who have bought into that belief to look at your family. Do you know if you can freely date anyone and not worry if that is your sibling, cousin, aunt, or uncle? Have you ever wondered why your great aunts & uncles talk to your granddaddy like he ain't crap?

Ever wonder why your grandparents don't sleep in the same bedroom. Have you ever seen your grandfather grocery shop and have to separate the groceries at the counter by household. Oh, I knew a man who had to do that. Wife was in the hospital, his other woman was working, and the shopping had to be done.

And what do you think that did to that man's bank account? Oh but all you knew was Maudea stayed. Grandmother may have had to have a hysterectomy. Do you know some of those surgeries are because of STDs brought to wives by a philandering husband? Have you ever considered your grandmother's feelings? Do you know if she ever wanted to leave PopPop? Go ask your beloved Meemaws, if you can. I Dare You!!!

There was also a time people got married at 14 years old. And women had to go to a Red tent during their menstrual cycle. And men were the only ones in the family that worked. And fathers gave up their meals for their children not to starve.

Face it! All of you that believe that statement just want to justify cheating! And that's the best B.S. you can come up with. Where is your grandmother with a switch to tan your tails?

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms