If you are dreading a month of football, read on. Football widow is a term coined for those women whose husbands forget they have wives and homes during the football season. Every TV screen is a portal to the all-important stadium where nothing else in the world exists. The remote control is at the ready so that not a moment is missed while the junk food miraculously appears from the kitchen, shop, or restaurant as the only allowable Other on the path of eye contact between the husband and the TV. Football widows are usually, but not always, women who have little interest in the game themselves. Although, in general, this craze is widely tolerated and is in fact considered quite normal in certain quarters, it causes a serious disruption to the home and normal human relations, aided and abetted by the TV, which gets the kind of attention that no human being obtains.
As the wife, you may not have admitted it to yourself, but you knew it was coming. Having separate homes may be an option for some, but too expensive for most. There might not be any point in going to your mother's because your father and his friends will more than likely be in the front row of the "TV stadium." There is no way to ask your husband for a picnic or a night out or even a simple visit to family friends. The nightmare may well have begun in Germany this year on June 9, when all focus fell on the World Cup.
Strategy
Well, this may be the year when you can make a few changes to help survive this nightmare. Create your own team with the goal to improve relations with your husband. Zidan, Rinaldo, and Beckham (football players) can be your tools to freshen the atmosphere in your home. Let's explore some situations and see what you can do to make your life more bearable.
Dinnertime
Check the football schedule in order to plan dinnertimes. Of course providing good food will give you a degree of control by moving attention from the TV to the dining area. But if you must serve during a match, no heavy talking on serious subjects, but make it lighthearted, involving the children, during halftimes and commercials.
The Quest
During the match, you might have to go with the flow a little. For example, if his team scores you get one kiss from him, and if the other team scores you get three kisses from him. This will help him calm his temper when the other team scores a goal and make him realize that the world still goes round. Of course, if his team wins the match you can ask a few favors (do not be too greedy now) and be happy along with him because it is in your interest to be on his team.
Saving the Furniture
One of the side effects of football season is damage to the furniture. No matter how nice your new furniture looks when you first bring it home, the question is how the furniture will survive the match, especially if your husband is quite expressive. Some plastic sheeting might be a wise investment for the couch and the chairs, and reinforcement behind the recliner to prevent tipping. As for the coffee table, it might be best to replace it with a wooden box. Use plastic cups and plates instead of glass or porcelain. Use the money saved on new furniture to do something practical like purchasing the items that you otherwise wouldn't get if his team loses.
Inheritance Clause
If you are sure that you are a football widow and your husband is a crazed football fan, all I can tell you is "c'est la vie." We have to put an end to this being passed down to the younger family members. Make sure the video recorder has to go in for repairs before the World Cup and that it is irretrievable before the final match. This way you can avoid reliving every moment with constant replays. Try to find other hobbies for your children away from football, with more excitement and interest. It is a difficult mission, but some things just have to be done.
If all else fails, maybe one way of escaping it all, is to tell him where the gathering for the next match is taking place. At least this way, you will be able to enjoy your home when he is gone and have a functional husband when he eventually returns home. Otherwise, just try to enjoy the World Cup and do your best to be the winning team so you can snatch the Gold Cup for your husband and your family
As the wife, you may not have admitted it to yourself, but you knew it was coming. Having separate homes may be an option for some, but too expensive for most. There might not be any point in going to your mother's because your father and his friends will more than likely be in the front row of the "TV stadium." There is no way to ask your husband for a picnic or a night out or even a simple visit to family friends. The nightmare may well have begun in Germany this year on June 9, when all focus fell on the World Cup.
Strategy
Well, this may be the year when you can make a few changes to help survive this nightmare. Create your own team with the goal to improve relations with your husband. Zidan, Rinaldo, and Beckham (football players) can be your tools to freshen the atmosphere in your home. Let's explore some situations and see what you can do to make your life more bearable.
Dinnertime
Check the football schedule in order to plan dinnertimes. Of course providing good food will give you a degree of control by moving attention from the TV to the dining area. But if you must serve during a match, no heavy talking on serious subjects, but make it lighthearted, involving the children, during halftimes and commercials.
The Quest
During the match, you might have to go with the flow a little. For example, if his team scores you get one kiss from him, and if the other team scores you get three kisses from him. This will help him calm his temper when the other team scores a goal and make him realize that the world still goes round. Of course, if his team wins the match you can ask a few favors (do not be too greedy now) and be happy along with him because it is in your interest to be on his team.
Saving the Furniture
One of the side effects of football season is damage to the furniture. No matter how nice your new furniture looks when you first bring it home, the question is how the furniture will survive the match, especially if your husband is quite expressive. Some plastic sheeting might be a wise investment for the couch and the chairs, and reinforcement behind the recliner to prevent tipping. As for the coffee table, it might be best to replace it with a wooden box. Use plastic cups and plates instead of glass or porcelain. Use the money saved on new furniture to do something practical like purchasing the items that you otherwise wouldn't get if his team loses.
Inheritance Clause
If you are sure that you are a football widow and your husband is a crazed football fan, all I can tell you is "c'est la vie." We have to put an end to this being passed down to the younger family members. Make sure the video recorder has to go in for repairs before the World Cup and that it is irretrievable before the final match. This way you can avoid reliving every moment with constant replays. Try to find other hobbies for your children away from football, with more excitement and interest. It is a difficult mission, but some things just have to be done.
If all else fails, maybe one way of escaping it all, is to tell him where the gathering for the next match is taking place. At least this way, you will be able to enjoy your home when he is gone and have a functional husband when he eventually returns home. Otherwise, just try to enjoy the World Cup and do your best to be the winning team so you can snatch the Gold Cup for your husband and your family
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