As we say a fond farewell to 2005, we must tip our hat to Infidelity, who had a big, big year. So says Ruth Houston, who apparently lists her occupation as "infidelity expert" on her IRS forms. Ruth counts down her ten fave infidelity stories of the year (edited for space) in this nostalgic press release:
Top 10 Infidelity News Stories of 2005
Infidelity expert, Ruth Houston lists the top 10 infidelity news stories of 2005.
December 27, 2005 -- Same-sex infidelity, workplace infidelity, celebrity infidelity and emotional infidelity figure prominently in the annual list of top infidelity news stories compiled by Ruth Houston, a New York- based infidelity expert frequently called on by the media to comment on infidelity issues in the news.
Below are infidelity expert Ruth Houston’s picks for the top 10 infidelity news stories of 2005.
Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie
The divorce of Hollywood’s golden couple was the leading infidelity story of the year. Brad and Angelina met during the filming of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, while he was still married to Jen. Their ensuing emotional infidelity eventually led to Brad and Jen’s divorce, though Brad and Angelina repeatedly denied being sexually involved.
Boeing CEO Harry Stonecipher’s Resignation Over His Extramarital Affair
Stonecipher, 68, was forced to resign after the board received a anonymous tip about his affair with divorcee Debra Peabody, a vice president in the Boeing’s Washington, DC office. Stonecipher was exposed by x-rated company e-mails to Peabody, whom he’d met only weeks earlier at an annual company retreat.
Canadian Ruling On Same Sex Infidelity
In a landmark decision, Canadian Supreme Court Judge Nicole Garson ruled that same sex affairs constitute adultery and are legitimate grounds for divorce.
Prince Charles Marries His Mistress
Prince Charles finally marries Camilla Parker Bowles, the woman with whom he conducted a long-term affair while they both were married to others; and whom Princess Diana blamed for the breakdown of the royal marriage.
Clara Harris’s Prison Interview On The Oprah Winfrey Show
Oprah aired an exclusive interview with Clara Harris, the Texas dentist who is currently serving 20 years in prison for running over her husband after confronting him with his mistress at a local hotel.
Jude Law and Sienna Miller
Despite Jude Law’s public apology after he was caught cheating with his children’s nanny, Sienna broke off their engagement. They eventually reconciled after months of begging on Jude’s part. Then Jude ditched Sienna on learning that she’d cheated on him with new James Bond actor Daniel Craig.
Author Terry McMillan Divorces Her Gay Husband
McMillan divorced her husband of 6 ½ years after learning that he was gay, claiming he defrauded her by not revealing his sexual orientation.
Worldcom Judge Allows Questions About Witness’s Own Extramarital Affairs
During the securities fraud trial of former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers, U.S. District Judge Barbara Jones ruled that the defense could quiz star prosecution witness, Scott Sullivan about his own marital infidelity because it addressed the witness’s character for truthfulness.
Brokeback Mountain
This movie, a love story about two cowboys involved in a same-sex infidelity relationship, based on a short story by E. Annie Proulx, leads the nominations for next year's Golden Globe awards.
Trapped in the Closet
R&B singer R. Kelly’s serialized pop song melodrama with a plot involving multiple adulteries, including same sex infidelity.
Compiled by Ruth Houston, infidelity expert, author of Is He Cheating on You? – 829 Telltale signs, and founder of www.InfidelityAdvice.com
I personally think Ruth saved the best for last. It would have been an even merrier Christmas had Santa thought to gift me all 12 chapters of "Trapped in the Closet."
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