Former mistress Bienvendia Buck says: 'Powerful men will never be faithful'

[AB Asks]

The mistress of Sir Peter Harding who was the Chief of Defence staff has put certain men into categories, she says that men who are doctors and lawyers are good marriage material as they enjoy stability, whereas men such as investment bankers are not as they enjoy thrills and are maniacs. The Chief of Defence whom she was having an affair with did not buy her flowers on her birthday and always refused to pay for everything. In the end she set up photographers who would catch him kissing her, the story made headlines around the world and he resigned from his job with shame. What do you think? Is she right to put men, or anyone, into categories such as these? Is this the sound of a bitter woman who could not win herself the man?

[cazzz1975]

well, she wasnt the faithful type herself, I dont think it matters what career your in, I know a guy who is not powerful and has cheated consistantly over the last 20 years, ruining lots of peoples lives.

your either the faithful type or your not

[Skreecheeboy]

I think most men can be tempted and it's not really our fault. I blame the sexual revolution in the 60's. Women throw themselves at me all the time and I've done well so far in not giving in to their advances but I do get the fear that I won't be able to hold out forever. Might be different if my bird moves house so she can keep more of an eye on me.

[Octavius]

I think Chartered Surveyors are some of the nicest men a woman could ever hope to meet.

Some of my best friends are Chartered Surveyors, and if you want anything taking off they are always there with a scale rule, ready and willing to oblige.

What a ridiculous notion. Men with power tend to get more attention from women who like to be associated with the power (and wealth). Look at Sven G-E. Who'd have thunk that he would get any action if he was a car mechanic??? But I bet if a woman came along to the garage and threw themself at him he would indulge himself. The fact that he was England Manager just made him more accessible to the sort of women who look for that sort of thing, probably for fame and infamy or to sell the story eventually in a book/media deal.