Avoid being a 'World Cup Widow'
(China Daily)
Updated: 2006-06-13 13:53 Go along to a bar screening of the big matches with your partner and just
enjoy the atmosphere, kissing after the goals and hugs of commiseration in the
worst-case scenario.
6. Get the whole team involved: children too can feel neglected. Make the big
matches family events. Encourage the children to watch games, dress in the
colours of your team or paint your faces.
Children will love being part of the event and sharing something with their
parents. Plan a football dinner or even a party. Decorate the house in your team
colours and invite other footballing friends, widows and families over too.
7: Don't cry foul: dirty play and dramatics is no more appreciated off the
pitch than on. Whatever you do, don't try to win back your partner's affection
by using tactics like temper tantrums, sulks, threats, and pulling the plug on
the television.
Do that, says Glick, and you may find yourself taking an early bath alone and
may even force your partner to seek refuge at more welcoming venues such as a
friend's house or bars.
The secret is not to worry. If your relationship is good you have nothing to
fear from your partner's other love. "It can only become a problem if you are
insecure," Glick said. "You should accept it as being part of that person. Take
a deep breath and be relieved that his other mistress is only football." Now try
telling that to a football fan.
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