[patriot08]

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I’m sure Dimaggio was a decent enough man and that he loved Marilyn- or at least was wildly infatuated with her, but he was insanely jealous of her.
The real trouble started before the famous skirt blowing scenes, when during the honeymoon overseas, Marilyn accepted a request to entertain U.S troops in Korea.
Joe was reportedly insanely jealous over this and beat her, breaking her thumb.
He should have known what her life was like, that she was not going to give it up, and not gotten himself involved with her.

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[nmh]

The only time I have heard of DiMaggio “beating her” were from questionable sources. It doesn't fit his demeanor. He wasn't “jealous” of her. He was a private man that didn't want his wife on display. He didn't want other men gawking over provocative poses or showing off her charms to them. He was an old fashioned conservative and her career in Hollywood had exactly the opposite as a requirement not only for her career but her lifestyle.

Few Hollywood marriages survive. The ones that did where the ones that did NOT live Hollywood values. The McQueen's where married for years. They hid away in Conn. They did not want to be caught up in the Hollywood HIGH life. Speaking of Steve McQueen, in an interview he was questioned if he was true to his wife. His reply was, why settle from hamburger when you have steak waiting for you at home.

[nmh]

The sad fact is that people will continue to marry each other that are not compatible. Each may believe they will CHANGE the other one. Sometimes they can work it out. It's something that should be worked out honestly before they marry. With few exceptions, most don't sign up for marriage hoping it will fail. Infatuation will only take you so far ... it's values and similar goals that will help you navigate the stormy waters of life.