Tom Brady getting divorced (2015, live, retiring)

[OutdoorLover]

Originally Posted by Remy11

I'm going to get a ton of flack for this, but I definitely think it's TB. A coworker of mine used to work as a photographer for Boston Magazine and said Tom once came in for a photo shoot. The staff was all prepped and ready to go but ended up standing around waiting for TB for over an hour because he decided to start talking with someone he ran into and simply chatted as long as he felt. Finally, when he was done chatting, he arrogantly walked over to the BM staff, looked down at his expensive watch and said "are we going to get this thing going? You people already have me running late and I'm not going to be stuck here all day."

Yup, he had the nerve to treat the staff like that after HE was the one who held up the shoot because he was talking to someone he ran into. Also, the staff ended up anxiously rushing through the entire shoot because TB refused to stay even a minute longer to make up for the time he spent socializing. My coworker said he's not the great guy everyone thinks he is at all.

Conversely, my coworker also met Ben Affleck while working at BM and said he's the nicest guy ever. He actually ran into Ben some years later at the Children's Museum and Ben actually remembered his name and stopped to chat for a few minutes.

I don't have any problem with what you said. It would be different if Brady was a young guy chasing his dream of playing in the NFL - then sure, chase your dream. But he already did that. He had all the success in the world, all the cheering and adoring fans, the trophies, the fawning press, year after year after year. He did it for over 20 years, longer than any other quarterback ever has. Meanwhile he is likely something of an absentee husband and absentee Dad. And he knows it is a serious problem in his marriage, she told him that very clearly. But what does he do? Even after 20+ years of indulging himself, he says no, I think I am going to do that a little longer - what's best for me; my family and my partner, they can wait - what the hell, they've been waiting for 20+ years, what's a few more? To me, that's a straight-up narcissist.

[MtPleasantDream]

I recall Trump felt sorry for him because "he didn't win Ivanka".
Maybe now it is another chance.

[MtPleasantDream]

Originally Posted by OutdoorLover

I don't have any problem with what you said. It would be different if Brady was a young guy chasing his dream of playing in the NFL - then sure, chase your dream. But he already did that. He had all the success in the world, all the cheering and adoring fans, year after year after year. He did it for over 20 years, longer than any other quarterback ever has. Meanwhile he is likely something of an absentee husband and absentee Dad. And he knows it is a serious problem in his marriage, she told him that very clearly. But what does he do? Even after 20+ years of indulging himself, he says no, I think I am going to do that a little longer - what's best for me; my family and my partner, they can wait - what the hell, they've been waiting for 20+ years, what's a few more? To me, that's a straight-up narcissist.

Some men feel empty when they are not productive. Particularly true for famous people.

[OutdoorLover]

Originally Posted by MtPleasantDream

Some men feel empty when they are not productive. Particularly true for famous people.

Every person on earth has to deal with retirement, and they may feel they have less value then - every person on earth. Besides that, millions of Americans will also have real concerns about how they will pay their bills in old age, pay for medical care, pay for food, pay their utilities, rent or real estate taxes - *those* are real problems. If you're saying we have to feel really sorry for Tom because he's rich and famous... that's just not going to resonate with me. He's got no problems other than what's in his head and what's his own doing. He's had every advantage in the world.

[jjbradleynyc]

Not surprised, unfortunately.

When you are one of the most beautiful women in the world, and one of the most successful sports players in the world, there's a lot of pressure there--especially with big money and big fame involved.

Not the recipe for a successful monogomous relationship. Especially since the divorce rate is creeping up on what, 60% these days? LOL

[msRB311]

I mean she's good looking for sure but one of the most beautiful women in the world ? Meh. I actually prefer Bridget Moynihans looks. To each their own

He might be one of the most beautiful men in the world IMO

[simplexsimon]

Originally Posted by msRB311

I mean she's good looking for sire but one of the most beautiful women in the world ? Meh. I actually prefer Bridget Moynihans looks. To each their own

He might be one of the most beautiful men in the world IMO

All that avocado ice cream has made both of their faces a little too angular.

[CaseyB]

Originally Posted by msRB311

I mean she's good looking for sure but one of the most beautiful women in the world ? Meh. I actually prefer Bridget Moynihans looks. To each their own

I agree, Bridget was better looking.

[mojo101]

Could be both have a very demanding career,there is no room for anything else.

[matrix5k]

Originally Posted by Remy11

I'm going to get a ton of flack for this, but I definitely think it's TB. A coworker of mine used to work as a photographer for Boston Magazine and said Tom once came in for a photo shoot. The staff was all prepped and ready to go but ended up standing around waiting for TB for over an hour because he decided to start talking with someone he ran into and simply chatted as long as he felt. Finally, when he was done chatting, he arrogantly walked over to the BM staff, looked down at his expensive watch and said "are we going to get this thing going? You people already have me running late and I'm not going to be stuck here all day."

Yup, he had the nerve to treat the staff like that after HE was the one who held up the shoot because he was talking to someone he ran into. Also, the staff ended up anxiously rushing through the entire shoot because TB refused to stay even a minute longer to make up for the time he spent socializing. My coworker said he's not the great guy everyone thinks he is at all.

Conversely, my coworker also met Ben Affleck while working at BM and said he's the nicest guy ever. He actually ran into Ben some years later at the Children's Museum and Ben actually remembered his name and stopped to chat for a few minutes.

That just sounds like typical celebrity behavior, not surprising at all.