How many strikes of unfaithfulness do you need for you to consider it a foul ball? Staying true to your marriage vows needs a lot of effort from both parties. Temptations come, but should just pass and go, and never ever let it ruin everything that you've worked hard to build. Why not learn from Cynthia Scurtis and Alex Rodriguez?

From Gym Buddies to Buddies for Life

Cynthia and Alex's affair started at a gym in Miami, Florida. Cynthia was a Psychology teacher while Alex was a professional baseball player who rose to fame when he won three MVP awards. They started dating and after being together for six years, Alex proposed and asked for Cynthia's hand in marriage on her 30th birthday. The couple got married on November 2, 2002. Two years after tying the knots, Cynthia gave birth to their first born, Natasha Alexander (November 18, 2004). Four years after, on April 21, 2008, their second daughter Ella Alexander, was born.

When Alex threw a curve ball

In 2007, a year before they were blessed with their second daughter, Alex was caught by some paparazzi in Toronto with a former Playboy model, Joslyn Noel Morse. Cynthia appeared like she didn't believe the rumors. Alex became the talk of the town once again in 2008 when it was reported that he allegedly missed the delivery of their second daughter and just waited for about 10 to 15 minutes as he rushed to attend an event hosted by Madonna in New York City. Everything that's happened was indeed unexpected.

Three months after, on July 1st, rumors about the secret love affair between Alex and Madonna were on the news again. The next thing we knew, the couple already decided to part ways even though the rumors were denied by both Alex and Madonna. Three months after that, Alex and Cynthia's divorce was finalized on the 30th of October.

One of the most expensive divorces

Cynthia demanded for alimony, child support, their $12 million mansion and an undisclosed amount for the divorce settlement. She bought a 690 square feet one bedroom, one bathroom house on Fisher Island in Florida worth $700,000.

Short Biography of Cynthia Scurtis

Cynthia is the daughter of Evangeline and John Scurtis. Born in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida on December 28, 1972, she grew up in a religious Greek Orthodox home with her two siblings, Anastacia and Constantine. She also went to Gulliver Prep School and later on joined Ohio State University where she got her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. After obtaining her Bachelor's degree, she decided to teach high school Psychology on her hometown. She loves playing volleyball and was also part of the cheerleading team back when she was a student.

Cynthia's decision to finally end all ties with Alex reminds all women out there to know their worth and know what they truly deserve. Keep in mind that women are as valuable as diamonds and should be treated with all the respect, love and faithfulness