Mrs. Sanford Sends A Message
If there were any remaining doubts as to whether the relationship between S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford and his estranged wife, Jenny Sanford, is over or not – the First Lady seems to have put those to bed.
Bottom line? You can stick a fork in it.
Mrs. Sanford attended a wedding for one of her husband’s longtime staff members last month – without wearing her wedding ring.
Multiple wedding guests also told FITS that the First Lady repeatedly referred to her relationship with the governor in the past tense, also very pointedly implying to several individuals in attendance that the window for reconciliation in her marriage had closed.
The governor did not attend the wedding.
In the days and weeks following his admission of an extramarital affair with Latin lover Maria Belen Chapur, Gov. Sanford made a big deal about the fact that he was “working on (his) marriage.” The Sanfords did spend five days in Texas after news of the affair broke – reportedly receiving marital counseling – and they also spent two weeks in Europe with their children on a family trip that was scheduled in advance of Sanford’s dalliances becoming international news.
The governor’s “effort” to reconcile with his wife quickly collapsed, however, and Mrs. Sanford made a very public exit from the Governor’s Mansion with the couple’s four children in early August.
Professing a distaste for jewelry of any kind, the governor rarely wore his wedding ring, but this is the first pseudo-public appearance at which Mrs. Sanford’s lack of “bling” has become buzz-worthy.
Unknown at this point is when – and under what conditions – the Sanfords will ultimately divorce.
Comments
By Mohanna on November 1st, 2009 at 1:51 pm
You know a marriage is over when one of the people has lost even “Their Hopes and Dreams”, (Sanford). It’s SOOOOOOOOO OVER!
By shiya on November 1st, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Good for her. Now what is she waiting for? file the divorce papers! I am sure Sanford is digging in there as well, angling for more than what he deserves.
By Tom on November 1st, 2009 at 2:51 pm
This marriage was over before the public ever heard of the scandal. Mrs. Sanford did all the right things to come out on top in the PR battle. She would have never gone public if she was even thinking of having him back.
Not saying I don’t blame her…just saying the “reconciliation” moves on her part was pure theater.
By by annie on November 1st, 2009 at 3:45 pm
It’s always sad when a long time marriage is over-we wish Mrs. Sanford and her children the very best in life-she and the boys were thrown “under the bus” by a self absorbed narcissist and we hope that Mark Sanford feels and realizes his loss. Regardless of how he thinks nothing is ever worth it to loose your family-
By Ynot on November 1st, 2009 at 3:50 pm
good choice Jenny
By George Jefferson on November 1st, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Oh my im shocked to hear this!!! I guess when you dip your wick somewhere else and it makes the national news theres no putting that genie back in the condom, I mean bottle.
By MIke on November 1st, 2009 at 5:09 pm
I think as soon as the Govenor is out of office, forced out or otherwise, he will renounce is citizenship, move to Argentina and marry his “soulmate”
By Jean on November 1st, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I doubt there will be a divorce anytime soon. I think they are working through things one day at a time. Go to her facebook and see some of her family photos taken in Europe this past summer – they sure look like a happy family. She lives for her boys and if it means forgiving and moving on, that’s what she’ll do. As for the other woman, it’s been rumored that she’s moved on – someone with a larger bank account. Plus Sanford wouldn’t leave his boys even if it were true that they are divorcing – there’s nothing in Argentina for him anymore.
By You Can Call Me Ma'am on November 1st, 2009 at 7:25 pm
I noticed during a clip of the recent bill signing that he was not wearing a wedding band.
By shiya on November 1st, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I looked at the Facebook photos and they sure looked united…so what are these games these two are playing with us? and how do you know Chapur has moved on??
so many rumors..so little time to keep up with them
By Soft Sigh From Hell on November 1st, 2009 at 8:30 pm
If she enjoys the high public life she could make a very presentable show wife for Lindsey or Andre. She already knows the official routines.
By Jean on November 1st, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Yes and those photos were posted in October, so if it’s really that bad why would her sister put them up? She could easily just put her and the kids without Mark in them but chose to show them as a family and they do look united.
By alaindelon on November 1st, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I will always root for Jenny and the boys.Sanfraud should have NEVER
thrown the mother of his children under the bus and in PUBLIC. No man or
woman should EVER be treated that way.I wish him well in hell just because
of that.Chapur has not moved on…Sanfraud will marry her ASAP.
By Todd on November 1st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Based upon most reliable sources, Mark was treat or tricking with the boys Saturday night on Sullivan’s Island. Other families and their kids were there and he was nothing but the perfect father.
By BIN News Editorial Staff on November 2nd, 2009 at 12:55 am
First, who don’t know dat? Second, who cares? Third, why can’t sic(k) willie move on to something new? This is ancient history. We all know the ending.
By jazzgrrrl25 on November 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 am
the minute she walked out the door in august, it sent out the signal that the marriage was on the outs…it would be an oddity to think one could fix his or her marriage by moving to another city hours away…also, in the state of south carolina, a couple must live apart for a year before divorce proceedings can begin…so be on the look out next fall for papers and legal proceedings.
By shiya on November 2nd, 2009 at 11:42 am
I believe exceptions to the one year delay can be made when there is clear evidence of wrongdoing–such as adultary. That fact that she is not bringing it up suggests that she is still protecting Sanford, who is truning out to be her 5th son.
By callie on November 2nd, 2009 at 1:13 pm
What is the truth? Is MS still with Maria? Did she move on with someone else? There has been no coverage at all.
By Lin McKay on November 2nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Give Jenny space . . . I do not wear my wedding ring every day although I do wear some kind of ring. She does not appear to be a jewelry person and may have left it off for a variety of reasons, like who wants to lose a ring at the Mud Run? All of this media attention and conduct by her husband may have caused Jenny to lose some weight and her ring may be too big. We should not be hoping Sanford continues with Maria but wish Jenny, Mark and the boys well and success at putting back together their lives and possibly their marriage. I don’t think Jenny moving out of the governor’s mansion said that the marriage was over. I think it said that her sons come first and living in that fish bowl was detrimental to their well-being. Maybe the boys asked to move back to Sullivan’s Island. Let’s all be a gentler and kinder people and wish them well. None of us have walked in their shoes . . .
By darth on November 2nd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
So were they in church on Sunday?
By Willow on November 2nd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I am not American but my country is a friend of America. Right now I am following what is happening in America very closely and I am amazed at the energy and venom aimed at the Sanfords especially when you have so many fundamental issues faced by US citizens – your Health Reform believe me Death Panels exist we have government run healthcare in my country so I speak from knowledge and experience – not only that but our government continually cuts funding to different health programs and hospital waiting lists my god,the Afghanistan situation we have troops fighting (and dying)alongside yours, climate change – your Cap & Trade Bill if you haven’t read the draft Copenhagen Agreement promulgated by the UN you should (that is really scary stuff), we also have debt but thankfully ours is not as high as yours if the US is not careful China who holds a high portion of US debt will own not only you as adults but your children! What happens to the Sanfords and their children is in their hands. What happens to your country is in your hands!!
By CAE Native on November 2nd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
So, what’s the problem here? Sanford likes pretty young chiks. Have you taken a good look at Jenny? Don’t blame him one bit. Take care of his boys and let the “old lady” with the thin lips go! He’ll have no problem landing another one!
By CNSYD on November 2nd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
You folks slay me. You refer to “Mark” and “Jenny” like they were your best friends and neighbors. Who the hell cares about their “marriage”. Don’t you have your own life? Next you are going to tell me that you are so concerned about “Jon and Kate”. It is all publicity stunts that you fall for over and over. Don’t you remember Mrs. Sanford has a book to sell?
By Robin Huh on November 2nd, 2009 at 5:48 pm
November 4, 2009 will be Mark and Jenny’s 20th wedding anniversary….will they be celebrating together?
By mark g on November 2nd, 2009 at 7:20 pm
As much as I dislike Governor Sanford for his destructive politics, and the eight years he wasted in office, I don’t take any pleasure in watching a family disintegrate. I wish them the best, whatever that may be.
By shiya on November 2nd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
“Have you taken a good look at Jenny? Don’t blame him one bit. ”
Hey CAE? Have you taken a good look at HIM? Maybe she should take care of the boys and let the “old man” with eye bags go.
On second thoughts, maybe I should ak you to take a good look at the mirror…you sound like a very bitter Sanford yourself.
Finally, Mark, I am not sure I would call Maria “young” or “pretty” but to each his own, I guess.
By callie on November 7th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Look at Jennie Sanford’s new facebook fan page – there’s a link to her new website. On it under news articles, she included an article where an insider is quoted stating “the marriage is effectively over”. I believe she would not have done this if it wasn’t over. Very sad! But, she is really to be admired on the way she’s handled everything and moved on in a gracious way. I wonder if Governor Sanford still feels it was worth the price to dump his wife and sons, career, etc. God can redeem anything – but there are consequences to actions.
By OhNoNotAgain on November 8th, 2009 at 12:41 am
Say, SIC. We all know Jenny was born into an Irish Catholic family.
IS she Catholic?
Would answer a LOT about what she’s going to do.
Hard to get an annulment when youhave four kids with a guy. A least if you’re not a Kennedy. She’d want that, if she’s strict Catholic.
And Sullivan, her maiden name. Irish chicks? Don’t mess with them.
By Judy on November 9th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Sanford will have his actions come back to haunt him or as he stated “let the chips fall where they may and I knew the consequneces when I left” .. I don’t think so. Wait until his soul mate is cooking/doing his laundry and her children are probably no more pleased with their mother doing what she did with a married man and the haunts they have played out for them as to being a loose woman/mother .. not good… probably worse than the poor Sandford children.. my heart aches for them. I loved the Republican Consultant’s response: “the press conference was a completely narcissistic act masquerading as humility… horribly embarrasing for everyone” and the Newsweek article: “his secret solicitous correspondence with a needy single woman he has already been cheating on his wife for eight years” … dear dear friend in deed… Jenny should have been that dear dear friend .. and as stated earlier .. I would bet it comes back to haunt him and maybe not right away but another aticle stated “the damage he has done to his professional life and personal life is immeasurable and long lasting.” good luck at finding peace in the years to come but I guess all will be well because he can die knowing he met his soul mate .. SAD
By Doris Gribbon on November 10th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I wonder, is Jenny still “First Lady”. When she left the Gov.’s mansion she said she would be back often. Has she been back at all? I wish them all the best. (by-the -way, disparaging their looks is really uncharitable.) doris
By Judy on November 11th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
one of the comments was stated “new revelations” and that’s why Jenny and her family want their campaign money back as to what it says and they are done “with the stain of Mark Sanford” … did he and his Soul Mate meet up again .. .I would assume she has been as dumb struck by all the adverse publicity to her “reputation” as to want him gone as well .. in a sense he dumped her under the bus just not as much damage to her as she did this to herself hooking up with a married man of four sons. I have no sympathy for her or Mark .. they both did this to themselves… their children and Jenny … SAD
By James the Foot Soldier on November 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
This could be uglier than the Dr. AndersEn divorce…..