So I was out with some friends yesterday and we got to talking about NFL wives. We all know a good number of the NFL wives out there right? They are usually all over the tabloids or the gossip websites, it’s no secret that they all live a lavish lifestyle with incredible wardrobes, great cars and exotic vacations. We all try to picture what it must be like living that kind of life.
As we all gawksd at the idea of living like a NFL wife, I began to think about the amount of sacrifice they must go through in order to maintain a stable home life. With their husbands travelling and playing football professionally the role of ” NFL wife” isn’t all eye-candy. It certainly must be trying at times.
The ladies have to be incredibly strong in order to maintain the family unit while their husband is busy living out their dream. That means taking on a great deal of responsibility single-handedly, like raising and caring for the children by themselves and doing so without complaining for however long he is away. Or having to go to events alone or with other NFL Wives. Then I thought about all the extra things she must do for her man on a regular basis, whether it be making special dinners for special days or little everyday surprises.
Anyways, when we think of NFL wives these ladies often get labeled as nobody else but the wife of “so and so” but I’m here to tell you there’s a lot more to them than what meets the eye. Although they have been given a wifely status by their husbands signing huge NFL Contracts people forget to look at the amazing women these are. These ladies come in all shapes, sizes and background. They are entrepreneurs, ambassadors, philanthropists, members of their community, successful business women, mothers and all around awesome people.
So as I sat there having a conversation with my fellow friends I began to think about how society has a difficult time seeing an NFL wife as anything more than an accessory to their husbands. It isn’t fair but it’s almost like society expects them to assume the background but these women are a lot stronger and more capable than given credit for. They don’t have to always take the back seat.
To me, these ladies are nothing short of real life superheroes. Many of them strive to be the backbone of their families while their husbands are away, like the strong matriarchs of the past. The things these women can accomplish and their strength of character is inspirational. It goes without saying that they deserve to be celebrated and that their hard work and dedication should be always be acknowledged.
We also often underestimate what these women bring to the discussion table. These wives bring a level of knowledge and insight that cannot be found anywhere else. Most of them can talk about the business side of the NFL as well as offer valuable advice about the home life of an athlete’s wife.
These ladies also have an inner strength and class that cannot be matched. They possess a certain level of poise and grace that stands out in an industry heavily dominated by men. It just goes to show you can never underestimate the power of an NFL Wife. When it comes to being the support system to a professional athlete, these ladies don’t just rely on their spouse, they take charge of their own lives and set a path for their families to follow.