Many have called 2009 as the Year of the Serial Cheaters. Late Show host David Letterman admitted to a series of covert relationships, and vice-presidential candidate John Edwards revealed a liaison while his terminally ill wife was out campaigning for him. Then Tiger Woods's fairy-tale life came crashing down when he admitted to numerous 'transgressions,' leaving millions of people wondering why and how he could lead such a double life.
Psychiatrist Dr. Jerry Bruns and Dr. R.A. Richards know why these men cheat and why some of them become serial adulterers. As they explain, The Tiger Woods Syndrome is a five-stage pattern where a man subverts his needs, feelings, and goals in order to win over a woman in a relationship where physical attraction and charm trump compatibility. This type of deceptive relationship results in deep-seated resentment and a steady corrosion of the romance over time. By examining the common relationship patterns, and how modern society fuels these behaviors, readers will understand why couples are uncoupling at such an unprecedented rate.
Through contemporary references from pop culture, historical analysis, and true examples, the authors provide a compelling analysis of the Tiger Woods Syndrome so that women can identify men who have it, learn what makes them tick, and know how to react in proactive and self-protective ways if they are involved with one of them.
