Kobe was not a horrible person. Flawed but not horrible. Now, as FINE as Vanessa Bryant is, from all reports, she is not exactly a good person either. From people who had to interact with her when she was shopping (these were people who worked behind the counter), she could be a bit of a bitch. I don't know the woman personally, but I am in the same area where she grew up and lives currently and too many reports come back as to how she is. If I ever met her, I would give her the benefit of the doubt, but she is not exactly the nicest person in the world.
Even with that, it does not take away from how beautiful she is. Kobe was an idiot for cheating on her. It is good to know she is very ticklish. I think she needs a really good tickling!