Posted on 08/10/2007 2:01:57 PM PDT by 2Jedismom
Is This Man Cheating on His Wife?
Alexandra Alter on the toll one man's virtual marriage is taking on his real one and what researchers are discovering about the surprising power of synthetic identity.
By ALEXANDRA ALTER
August 10, 2007; Page W1
On a scorching July afternoon, as the temperature creeps toward 118 degrees in a quiet suburb east of Phoenix, Ric Hoogestraat sits at his computer with the blinds drawn, smoking a cigarette. While his wife, Sue, watches television in the living room, Mr. Hoogestraat chats online with what appears on the screen to be a tall, slim redhead.
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WWHPD
What Would Hiro Protagonist Do?
No matter how bad your life sucks, just read this article and realize how comparatively awesome you are.
Once upon a time (before I’d ever had a girlfriend) I played “Ultima Online” and some stooges had a virtual wedding. I thought it was gross. I stabbed the bride to death during the thing. Man, that was satisfying.
This is for real!
http://secondlife.com/community/land-islands.php
Does Bill Clinton know about this game?
Would Hillary be mad is he did?
Would Hillary log in, go purchase a virtual Glock and then shoot Bill in his happy area?
it wasn’t me....
I am not tall....
If he cheats in his heart...
And I thought FReeping was addictive.
Sharing excessive time, interests, concern and secrets with another woman is cheatin'.
I'd leave--he already has.
LOL.. That is one great picure. Thanks
what is wrong with people? he is disgusting... his real wife needs to get her butt away from the television set... and his virtual wife needs to back off...
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A classy green eyed blonde.
Thought about that too.
That came to my mind too.
Live by the sword; die by the sword.
"I'm not really bad, I'm just drawn that way..."
Isn’t that the truth...
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