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Post by kadee79 on Jan 24, 2018 9:47:56 GMT -5
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Post by Tennesseer on Jan 24, 2018 10:57:22 GMT -5
I imagine she wants out asap. But trymp probably put a generous offer of money on the table for her not to leave while he remains in office. His over inflated ego will not tolerate her very public desertion.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2018 11:19:46 GMT -5
isnt this a normal marriage? After a few years most couples are sick of each other and it’s mostly for show.
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Post by busymom on Jan 24, 2018 11:24:21 GMT -5
Nope, the body language I see in their relationship is NOT normal. DH & I don't "hang" all over each other, but we actually enjoy spending time together. I don't see it at all in their relationship.
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Post by Tiny on Jan 24, 2018 11:54:51 GMT -5
isnt this a normal marriage? After a few years most couples are sick of each other and it’s mostly for show. I use to think that was what happened with married couples (separate bedrooms, separate lives, and if you watched their body language you'd occasionally catch "contempt" for their partner when they thought no one was paying attention (or they were more 'relaxed' than usual). If they had too much to drink AND were feeling comfortable with whatever group they were with and the conversation turned to "spouses" they might say something particularly unpleasant about their spouse and maybe laugh like it was a joke. I had a childhood filled with bad "marriage" role models. As a teen, I vowed I'd never marry... I couldn't figure out why the girls I hung around with were so eager to be married and put a millstone around their neck... marriage wasn't "happy" or particularly "good" for women as far as I could tell.
But, then, I came across long term married couples (after college - in the work place, some friends) and while they might not be "head over heels out of their minds" in love with each other - I don't ever see/read/or catch that wiff of "contempt" no matter what situation I see the spouses in. Sometimes I might even catch them in a "smile" or "look" across a room (or table) or where ever that's "warm". And I assume that's "love". I'm not saying they don't argue or have disagreements or struggle with decisions about their future - they do. I don't think they have "contempt" for each other...
That said, I know I only see the photos the media wants to publish of Donald and Melanie. and that photos are biased - they have the bias of the photo taker and who ever selected the photo for publishing. The photos/video of Donald and Melanie don't EVER have any "warmth" to them... they might be standing next to each other, touching or smiling at each other - but there's no "warmth" there.
I'm not sure if it's because Melanie was a model and is practiced in being a "blank slate" or what... but she NEVER seems to slip out of that "coldness". And when Donald slips out of his "for the public" mask - he seems to be looking at Melanie the same way he'd look at a favorite possession or a big steak he's just been served at a swanky restaurant.
I find the two of them rather creepy.
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Post by Opti on Jan 24, 2018 12:03:35 GMT -5
I think she's in a difficult spot. From your link-
The notoriously private Melania Trump has not made a public statement since January 12, when news of a possible payoff from her husband's lawyer to porn star Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged affair was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
That's embarrassing at the very least even if she knew about it and forgave him. Even harder, if she did not. Its unsurprising to me there is no celebration.
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Post by Jaguar on Jan 24, 2018 12:04:53 GMT -5
She can do much better for herself by leaving that creep.
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Post by Tennesseer on Jan 24, 2018 12:19:28 GMT -5
It was noticeable from the moment they arrived at the White House. And the video backs it up. Starting at the 4:36 minute marker:
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Post by Opti on Jan 24, 2018 12:38:50 GMT -5
That is sad he didn't even wait for her to come around from the other side of the car before going up the steps.
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Post by Tiny on Jan 24, 2018 12:46:39 GMT -5
I'm not sure how important Melanie is for the Trump Administration. The primary job of the First Lady seems to be mostly "keeping up appearances of a dutiful wife/homemaker".
I would think in the big picture of the American Presidency it doesn't really matter what kind of relationship they have while he's in office. As long as she doesn't get caught in an affair or file for divorce as long as he's in office.
I had hoped that maybe the role of the First Lady might change but it looks like that's not going to happen. And maybe that's ok.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Jan 24, 2018 15:21:48 GMT -5
I don't care what the state of their relationship is. It's their business.
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 24, 2018 17:16:23 GMT -5
isnt this a normal marriage? After a few years most couples are sick of each other and it’s mostly for show. I use to think that was what happened with married couples (separate bedrooms, separate lives, and if you watched their body language you'd occasionally catch "contempt" for their partner when they thought no one was paying attention (or they were more 'relaxed' than usual). If they had too much to drink AND were feeling comfortable with whatever group they were with and the conversation turned to "spouses" they might say something particularly unpleasant about their spouse and maybe laugh like it was a joke. I had a childhood filled with bad "marriage" role models. As a teen, I vowed I'd never marry... I couldn't figure out why the girls I hung around with were so eager to be married and put a millstone around their neck... marriage wasn't "happy" or particularly "good" for women as far as I could tell.
But, then, I came across long term married couples (after college - in the work place, some friends) and while they might not be "head over heels out of their minds" in love with each other - I don't ever see/read/or catch that wiff of "contempt" no matter what situation I see the spouses in. Sometimes I might even catch them in a "smile" or "look" across a room (or table) or where ever that's "warm". And I assume that's "love". I'm not saying they don't argue or have disagreements or struggle with decisions about their future - they do. I don't think they have "contempt" for each other...
That said, I know I only see the photos the media wants to publish of Donald and Melanie. and that photos are biased - they have the bias of the photo taker and who ever selected the photo for publishing. The photos/video of Donald and Melanie don't EVER have any "warmth" to them... they might be standing next to each other, touching or smiling at each other - but there's no "warmth" there.
I'm not sure if it's because Melanie was a model and is practiced in being a "blank slate" or what... but she NEVER seems to slip out of that "coldness". And when Donald slips out of his "for the public" mask - he seems to be looking at Melanie the same way he'd look at a favorite possession or a big steak he's just been served at a swanky restaurant.
I find the two of them rather creepy.
Her face only has one look. She looked the same when she was in Jerusalem as she did at the Inagural Ball. I don't think she can move her face. I think she has had so much plastic surgery and maybe uses botox or something, but her facial expression never, ever changes.
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 24, 2018 17:59:53 GMT -5
Good poker face. I'm sure it's an asset.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Jan 24, 2018 18:27:32 GMT -5
isnt this a normal marriage? After a few years most couples are sick of each other and it’s mostly for show. I don't think a normal marriage involves paying $130,000 to a stripper to keep quiet about an affair right after a child was born. Maybe I'm naive though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2018 18:41:35 GMT -5
isnt this a normal marriage? After a few years most couples are sick of each other and it’s mostly for show. I don't think a normal marriage involves paying $130,000 to a stripper to keep quiet about an affair right after a child was born. Maybe I'm naive though. My payoff was only $130 but it was a really shady place 😂
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 24, 2018 19:06:28 GMT -5
Normal marriages based on whose idea of normal? Nothing I'd care for but I know a lot of marriages that are "odd" in their own way. Some of DH's married friends didn't like being around us because we actually liked each other whereas they did not like each other. Guess why they stayed together? Money.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Jan 24, 2018 19:16:33 GMT -5
She can do much better for herself by leaving that creep. I'm not so sure she could. This is a woman who has no education, no marketable skills and whose physical "capital" declines with every year. Getting a job as a model when you are in your 40's isn't a piece of cake. Her "career experience" consisted of modeling then becoming a trophy wife. Maybe she could write a "tell all" book, but her prenup probably prohibits that. Her English is difficult to understand, so scratch the lecture circuit idea.
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 24, 2018 19:22:26 GMT -5
It’s not my idea of paradise and probably not anyone’s here either. But it’s her life and her choice.
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Post by kadee79 on Jan 24, 2018 23:59:50 GMT -5
isnt this a normal marriage? After a few years most couples are sick of each other and it’s mostly for show. Not if you marry for the right reasons...like love! I did that. We aren't sick of each other and prefer each other's company to many other people. We do things we both like/enjoy and have fun doing it. We take care of each other as needed to & help each other with projects or chores. We will be married for 19 yrs. this coming Sept....3rd marriage for DH & second for me...my first hubby died, he finally got it right with me!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 0:36:05 GMT -5
isnt this a normal marriage? After a few years most couples are sick of each other and it’s mostly for show. Not if you marry for the right reasons...like love! I did that. We aren't sick of each other and prefer each other's company to many other people. We do things we both like/enjoy and have fun doing it. We take care of each other as needed to & help each other with projects or chores. We will be married for 19 yrs. this coming Sept....3rd marriage for DH & second for me...my first hubby died, he finally got it right with me! Why I said most. The amount I have known that are perfect as the 50’s on social media and divorcing the next month amaze me. Not saying you, just experience.
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Post by Miss Tequila on Jan 25, 2018 14:45:19 GMT -5
I use to think that was what happened with married couples (separate bedrooms, separate lives, and if you watched their body language you'd occasionally catch "contempt" for their partner when they thought no one was paying attention (or they were more 'relaxed' than usual). If they had too much to drink AND were feeling comfortable with whatever group they were with and the conversation turned to "spouses" they might say something particularly unpleasant about their spouse and maybe laugh like it was a joke. I had a childhood filled with bad "marriage" role models. As a teen, I vowed I'd never marry... I couldn't figure out why the girls I hung around with were so eager to be married and put a millstone around their neck... marriage wasn't "happy" or particularly "good" for women as far as I could tell.
But, then, I came across long term married couples (after college - in the work place, some friends) and while they might not be "head over heels out of their minds" in love with each other - I don't ever see/read/or catch that wiff of "contempt" no matter what situation I see the spouses in. Sometimes I might even catch them in a "smile" or "look" across a room (or table) or where ever that's "warm". And I assume that's "love". I'm not saying they don't argue or have disagreements or struggle with decisions about their future - they do. I don't think they have "contempt" for each other...
That said, I know I only see the photos the media wants to publish of Donald and Melanie. and that photos are biased - they have the bias of the photo taker and who ever selected the photo for publishing. The photos/video of Donald and Melanie don't EVER have any "warmth" to them... they might be standing next to each other, touching or smiling at each other - but there's no "warmth" there.
I'm not sure if it's because Melanie was a model and is practiced in being a "blank slate" or what... but she NEVER seems to slip out of that "coldness". And when Donald slips out of his "for the public" mask - he seems to be looking at Melanie the same way he'd look at a favorite possession or a big steak he's just been served at a swanky restaurant.
I find the two of them rather creepy.
Her face only has one look. She looked the same when she was in Jerusalem as she did at the Inagural Ball. I don't think she can move her face. I think she has had so much plastic surgery and maybe uses botox or something, but her facial expression never, ever changes. I'm actually envious of her. I can't hide my emotions....my face says it all!
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Post by Miss Tequila on Jan 25, 2018 14:53:59 GMT -5
She can do much better for herself by leaving that creep. I'm not so sure she could. This is a woman who has no education, no marketable skills and whose physical "capital" declines with every year. Getting a job as a model when you are in your 40's isn't a piece of cake. Her "career experience" consisted of modeling then becoming a trophy wife. Maybe she could write a "tell all" book, but her prenup probably prohibits that. Her English is difficult to understand, so scratch the lecture circuit idea. There are plenty of women who stayed home, never got a college degree or got a degree and haven't worked in many, many years. Would you tell them that they should stay with someone that mistreats them?
Even though you think her physical capital declines every year, I'm pretty sure there are plenty of men out there who still thinks she is stunning.
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Post by dezii on Jan 25, 2018 15:12:24 GMT -5
It was noticeable from the moment they arrived at the White House. And the video backs it up. Starting at the 4:36 minute marker: Difference between a classy couple and a A hole who has never heard the word "class.."..........and all because of some f e mails , a server..[anyone, what the hell is a server?]...and Bengazi....
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Post by dezii on Jan 25, 2018 15:18:06 GMT -5
I'm not so sure she could. This is a woman who has no education, no marketable skills and whose physical "capital" declines with every year. Getting a job as a model when you are in your 40's isn't a piece of cake. Her "career experience" consisted of modeling then becoming a trophy wife. Maybe she could write a "tell all" book, but her prenup probably prohibits that. Her English is difficult to understand, so scratch the lecture circuit idea. There are plenty of women who stayed home, never got a college degree or got a degree and haven't worked in many, many years. Would you tell them that they should stay with someone that mistreats them?
Even though you think her physical capital declines every year, I'm pretty sure there are plenty of men out there who still thinks she is stunning.
She is married to a multi millionaire or to hear him tell it a Billionaire...even Forbes says over 3...so as far as education, her lack of advanced education , lack of current work experience...She has sat at dinner with Princes, kings..the moneyed , the shakers and movers of the world and knew which fork to use with each course...trust me...she will do fine...no fund raisers for this lady , ever. We all should be so lucky.
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Post by pooks on Jan 25, 2018 15:19:14 GMT -5
I hope she can use this to renegotiate that prenup, which I am sure DT had her sign. Even Trump wouldn't want a third divorce while he is president. I can't see those 2 staying married long term, she seems to really dislike him.
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Jan 25, 2018 15:20:41 GMT -5
Look! A National Enquirer thread! This is new since I took a hiatus!
She may not have much of a education and full command of the English language, but at least she isn't a rabid, spitting hypocrite who goes around marching with a vagina on her head, pretending to support other women. She's shown more class than anyone else in this administration and in most of the opposition. I wish her well.
I thought the Clintons looked like they were disgusted with one another and that the minute he left office, they'd split. They surprised me. Maybe the Trumps will, too. Who knows? And by the way, I think she's beautiful. But then, I thought Mrs. Clinton always looked nice and well put together, too, and people made fun of her all the time.
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Post by kadee79 on Jan 25, 2018 15:26:11 GMT -5
I've read that she speaks 6 or 7 languages, so she isn't dumb by a long shot. In fact, Michelle Obama said she envied her that command of so many languages.
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Post by steff on Jan 25, 2018 15:26:59 GMT -5
Many Republicans held Hillary responsible for Bill's cheating. Even in the election, it was brought up. So when do we start holding Melania responsible for trump's? Or does that double standard stick its ugly head out again? Lying about a blow job was impeachable, paying off a porn star & lying about it gets a "pass" (according to religious leaders).
For the record, no I don't believe Hillary was responsible. But the hypocrisy is blatant & bullshit.
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Post by Miss Tequila on Jan 25, 2018 15:29:41 GMT -5
There are plenty of women who stayed home, never got a college degree or got a degree and haven't worked in many, many years. Would you tell them that they should stay with someone that mistreats them?
Even though you think her physical capital declines every year, I'm pretty sure there are plenty of men out there who still thinks she is stunning.
She is married to a multi millionaire or to hear him tell it a Billionaire...even Forbes says over 3...so as far as education, her lack of advanced education , lack of current work experience...She has sat at dinner with Princes, kings..the moneyed , the shakers and movers of the world and knew which fork to use with each course...trust me...she will do fine...no fund raisers for this lady , ever. We all should be so lucky. I'm not the one doubting that she will be fine. My reply was in response to GG's less than flattering comment. Nothing I love more than to see liberal women who claim to be feminists knock other women...
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