Peter Cook former husband of supermodel Christie Brinkley told Barbara Walters on ABC’s “20/20,” that he blames Brinkley for his affair:
“I wanted a little acknowledgement, a little attention, a little thank-you every now and then for my efforts, for the amount of time I took to care for her and my family, for the wealth I was building.”
But Human Behavior Expert and Clinical Hypnotherapist Patrick Wanis PhD, says “Cook’s excuse is more than demeaning to women; it’s shameful when you consider that Cook had an affair with an eighteen year-old girl.” Patrick Wanis joins the ladies of XM radio’s Broadminded show to reveal the real psychological and behavioral motivations behind Cook’s affair and subsequent actions of blaming Christie Brinkley. Patrick reveals the link between narcissism and cheating, and, explores the issues of personal accountability and responsibility relating to how we respond to the way other people make us feel
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Patrick Wanis, PhD, is a renowned relationship and behavioral expert with over 25 years of experience. Creator of SRTT Therapy (Subconscious Rapid Transformation Technique), he specializes in resolving root causes of trauma and other conditions without reliving pain or retraumatization. He has developed various psychological assessments on emotional intelligence, relationships, self-sabotage, and authenticity, and serves diverse clients from celebrities to teens. A trusted media source, Global media including CNN, BBC, FOX News turn to Wanis for insights into relationships, sexuality, human motivation, trauma, communication, body language, and persuasion.