Arnold Loves Maria: Schwarzenegger Hopes For Reconciliation
Arnold Schwarzenegger loves Maria Shriver, and the actor and former governor of California candidly confessed that he wants to patch up his relationship, heavily damaged by an infidelity and the revelation of an illegitimate child.
Arnold admits he loves Maria, his wife of nearly 30 years, taking responsibility for the affairs that led to the pair’s estrangement and putting his feelings of love and loss out there in new interviews in which he discusses the semi-split.
Though Schwarzenegger and Shriver are still married, it’s clear that the pair have not entirely bridged the gap in their marriage following the stunning and devastating revelation that not only had Arnold stepped out — but that his indiscretion had been cemented by a child borne of the affair with a staff member.
But throughout the ensuing scandal, Arnold says, his love for Maria remains, and he too remains hopeful the past and his forays into non-monogamy will not spell the end of their relationship.
Earlier this month, Schwarzenegger sat down with Mario Lopez to chat about his new book, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, and the action star heaps praise on Shriver, immediately saying:
“Things are going well … I have to credit my wife, who has been terrific in keeping everything together.”
When Lopez asks if Maria is the love of Arnold’s life, he replies to that and a question of what he would have done differently, saying:
“Oh yes, absolutely … [I'd go back and] not make the mistakes… it’s always good to be smart in hindsight.”
Schwarzenegger’s interview below makes it clear that Arnold loves Maria, but can a marriage survive such a public setback? Have you ever dealt with a similar infidelity heartbreak, and should cheating be forgiven if a spouse makes amends?
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Posted: January 22, 2013
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Jan 22, 2013
He loves Maria? Does he know what love is? I would guess he does not.
Jan 22, 2013
women will never understand the inner workings of men. i am sure he loves maria
Jan 22, 2013
Typical dawg scumbag…
Jan 22, 2013
When you love someone you don't feel the need to be with another. Some people just don't realize what they have til they screw up and lose it.
Jan 22, 2013
Enlighten us!
Jan 22, 2013
Why is it understandable and acceptable when older Caucasian men commit adultery, but it's absolutely horrendous when others cheat? Bill Clinton still gets standing ovations, and guys constantly make excuses for Arnold saying that "this is just what men do." By "men" they just mean that Caucasian men get a free pass.
Jan 22, 2013
Funny about himdsight, we'd all do it differently…. Always want what you can have…Loved her? He got caught…now he want's her back…age old story….
Jan 22, 2013
why would she?
Jan 22, 2013
This was more than cheating. This was a lie and a sham perpetuated for more than a decade. Both women should never give Arnold a second look. He disrespected both of them for his own selfish needs. No women should ever spend another dime at his movies.
Jan 22, 2013
We understand fidelity and honoring the marriage vows, something men don't seem to understand and never hold accountability for their own actions. 24 years strong and faithful, you just don't seem to understand common sense and commitment. stop thinking with your dick.
Jan 22, 2013
only when it is convenient for Arnold, he must not be able to find anyone else that would put up with him! I know Maria is much smarter than Arnold! lol
Jan 22, 2013
Every human being in this world have made a mistake in our lives one way or another but, there's always room for second chance. If that was my husband, I will forgive and give him a second chance. If he did it again, no more chance and that's it. Goodbye for good!
Jan 22, 2013
I reaqlly don't think Maria is THAT dumb! also.. hello Arnold.. Your "comeback" attempt was a failure too! get a clue! How can someone have THAT big of a view of themselves! Sometimes love just isn't enough…respect once damaged is a hard one to find again! So is trust!
Jan 22, 2013
I'm sorry its one thing to have an affair which I do not condome, but another one to have an affari with the maid in your home where your wife and childen live AND then produce a child, I'm sorry that's unforgivable!!! That's totally disrespect!!!
Jan 22, 2013
It is totally left up to Maria to forgive. But what he did went beyond having an affair. He was sleeping with the housekeeper in the family home, the affair produced a child. That's unforgivable, I don't see how you can get beyond that. What deceit and total disrespect.
Jan 22, 2013
I hope she doesn't take him back. He doesn't deserve that right as he knew very well what he was doing was wrong. And to bring a child into this world on secret ground? Come on old man….
Jan 22, 2013
If you are truly a Christian (which many yahoo readers may not understand) you will greatly consider Gov. Shwarzenegger's hope for reconciliation. Knowing both are Catholic and all who practice their Judeo-Christian faith, the only reason we exist is that Christ of our faith came to die and rose again and taught all humans of forgiveness and reconciliation. Christ Gospel can never be changed by this world. This revelation to the Gov. is the right beginning for a new world for him and to all who follow, by all fallen creation. Great news is " God gave us a second chance."
Jan 22, 2013
If you are truly a Christian (which many yahoo readers may not understand) you will greatly consider Gov. Shwarzenegger's hope for reconciliation. Knowing both are Catholic and all who practice their Judeo-Christian faith, the only reason we exist is that Christ of our faith came to die and rose again and taught all humans of forgiveness and reconciliation. Christ Gospel can never be changed by this world. This revelation to the Gov. is the right beginning for a new world for him and to all who follow, by all fallen creation. Great news is " God gave us a second chance."
Jan 22, 2013
I actually don't agree, though that is my opinion. I know many happy, committed polyamorous people who have relationships that are stronger than a lot of monogamous ones I know.
Love takes many different forms, and sometimes monogamy isn't one of them.
Jan 22, 2013
Arnold is coming to grips with the fact that he is a washed up action movie figure and half of his life savings will be gone!
Jan 22, 2013
Arnold, Maria is more woman than you were a man. A real man does not cheat. If she forgives you and takes you back be a real man.
Jan 22, 2013
Arnold now realizes his stock on the open market wasn't as valuable as it was in his mind. Now he wants to run back to Maria. I hope she kicks him to the curb again.
Jan 22, 2013
I admire Hillary Clinton. I hope she would learn to be strong and wise as Hillary Clinton.
Jan 22, 2013
I am sorry if he loved her it should have been enough where he should have walked away from the situation at hand. Now after all the damage he caused, he profess this bullshyt? Really? She may forgive but I know she will never forget what she married!
Jan 22, 2013
The Retrouvaille Program could help them reconcile and rediscover each other.
If Maria freely wills and courageously chooses to rekindle her love for Arnold by making the DECISION to Recommit, Forgive, and Trust her husband, then Divinity will rush in to support and rekindle Love. Why? Because Marriage is a Sacrament/Covenant Graced by our ever-forgiving, nonjudgmental Creator.
Jan 22, 2013
Really!!! Bull$hit don't believe his a$$… Damn! CHEATER…
Jan 23, 2013
Any form of adultery is unforgivable, and it doesn't matter who it is committing the horrible act!