How Wives Can Support Their Husbands During a Football Game

Wives who have husbands who are passionate about and faithful to a football team know how hard it is to please them during a game. Especially if without any prior knowledge of how the game of football works, a wife can learn the hard way that game time is not cuddle time or chatting time. Through all of the chanting, screaming, hitting and talking to the television, the wife may be confused as to how to be a support to her husband.

After two years of marriage, I have experience in this arena. My husband is a fanatical Philadelphia Eagles fan. Prior to my first visit to Philly with him, he warned me that if visitors even mentioned another team in the city that they would be ridiculed and possibly even beaten up by a fellow Philadelphian (not me, of course). I have learned the hard way that the husband's team must be supported 100% by the wife as well as the husband. Now, whenever I find a good deal on Eagles paraphernalia, I purchase it for my husband. I also will buy all of his products in the team's colors; for example, last Christmas he received an extra green Playstation controller. After learning the Eagles song and chant from him, I joyfully chime in whenever he sings or chants.

Based on my experiences, here are a few tips to keep your husband happy during a football game.

Be the waitress. Quietly stock up the chips and sodas and bring them to your husband. Depending on the current status of the game, he initially may be resistant to the food. However, do not argue with or question him; simply leave the food behind.

Never jokingly support the other team. Sometimes wives want attention and are willing to try any tactic to receive it. However, if your husband is an Eagles fan, and his team is playing the Green Bay Packers, never yell out, "Go Packers! Just joking!" because it will not be appreciated. You may even receive the silent treatment for the remainder of the game. Especially do not jokingly support the other team if your husband's team is down by a few points.

Leave him alone when necessary. If you attempt to talk to your husband and he yells for you to be quiet or leave him alone, just do it. During the game is not the time to rationalize anything with your husband. His mind is so obsessive on the team winning that you will only become a miniscule thought. Also, if your husband's team loses the game, that is not the time to be encouraging or supportive. He needs time to process his thoughts before he can resume to a normal thinking process.Sometimes, after his team loses, he would want to explain the entire game to you: how it began, what player was doing well, and what player blew it for the team. Your job is to just listen.

Be a fan of the team. If your husband has an extra hat or jersey, wear it. It allows you to show support without speaking.