Football Widows and Commercial Junkies

 I admit it – I watch the Superbowl every year religiously, and yes…. I watch it for the commercials and the half-time show. I’m not a huge football fan and although I don’t apologize for that, I wish I could understand or even pretend to understand what goes on during the game. I also know that I am not alone. I am certainly not the only person (man or woman) who is left alone on Sundays during football season for hours on end and I am positive I am not the only person who looks forward to that time. After many years I can tell you a few things about being in a relationship with a sports fan.

Don’t make a big deal of it. If he loves football and you don’t – find something productive to do during the game and don’t complain about it. 

If your partner gets tickets to Superbowl and wants you to go… go. You can wear team colors and enjoy the spirit even if you don’t know the difference between a foul and a fumble. Don’t be a jerk about it, either. Just go and have a good time, and I guarantee you will. It’s the Superbowl for crying out loud!

If your spouse or fiance want to have a Superbowl party…. do it. Clean the house, load the table with traditional football fare; wings, nachos, brats (whatever) and plenty of  refreshments. Decorate the house in the team colors and invite all of your friends over.  Never, ever refuse an excuse to get together with your friends. If nothing else, it will give you a much needed  break from wedding planning.

Not having a fondness for football can be difficult from September to Superbowl but, just go with it and enjoy whatever comes along whether it is Sundays to yourself or a house filled with friends. Unless, of course, you are married to a super-fan or a face painter….then you are on your own.

Penny Frulla for Bridal Expo Chicago