Supreme Court says; No penis, no adultery.

Bi-curious housewives all over this nation breathed a sigh of relief last week. They have just been given the freedom to explore their blossoming sexuality in a guilt-free, consequence-free environment. No, this isn’t the plot to some late-night Cinemax flick. On November 7, in a move that Bill Clinton could be proud of, the New Hampshire Supreme Court voted 3-2 that when a woman cheats on her husband with another woman, it is not considered adultery.

According to an article in New Hampshire’s Union Leader, "The decision reversed a Lebanon Family Court’s finding allowing David G. Blanchflower of Hanover to allege fault against his wife, Sian Blanchflower, for carrying on a ‘continuing adulterous affair’ with a woman… The ruling may have monetary consequences for David Blanchflower because he cannot use adultery to prove fault against his wife in the divorce." New Hampshire state law defines "adultery" as "sexual intercourse outside of marriage."

Webster’s Dictionary defines "sexual intercourse" as requiring a male and a female organ.

You know the idea that somebody cannot committ adultery just because their genitalia matches their lovers seems like an incredibly unsophisticated point of view. It is not just the actual intercourse that destroys a marriage. It is also the lack of intimacy. If your spouse if finding that someplace else, even if there is no actual penetration, then they are in effect betraying your trust and your marriage.

Having said that though I am not much of a believer in spousal support unless there is a child involved.