She
Can Keep the House, Just Leave Me My Playstation II & John Madden
Antonio
"The Mack" Womack
July 7, 2003
Now
that it's time for most leagues to start or maybe your just preparing
for nationals, I though I would share a few thoughts with you. How to
keep your loves ones satisfied and keep your happy home. Let me first
start off by saying that I am in no way an expert in marriage counseling
or mate psychology. But I do claim eighteen years of experience in marital
bliss with two kids, one's a teenager. I am also a Madden-a-holic at age
45 (once a man / twice a child).
Step
#1. Don't expect your mate to understand why you are so intrigued with
John Madden or to use their terminology, "that Video Game."
Because trying to get them to understand J.M. is like trying to make you
understand why they cry watching Victor on THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS or why
it is necessary to spend all day getting your hair, nail and toes done.
DON'T GO THERE !!!! Better yet, try to get them to develop an appreciation
for the challenge the game presents. Try this, stop hogging the joystick
and share. There are several Playstation I & II games that may be of interest
to your mate. Games that challenge the mind such as the questions on "Who
Wants to be A Millionaire", to fun games as simple as Frogger. Don't
just buy it, toss it and then lock yourself in the room with the Madden
Strategy Guide. Take the time to play a few rounds with your mate and
kids, you may even like it! ----NOT!!! The point is, sharing and not isolating.
You both share the television don't you ? That doesn't mean you've got
to like the same shows. WELL !!!!
Step
# 2. The Honey Due List. Don't avoid it... devour it! It's your blueprint
to success. When you think about it, it's not what your mate wants from
you....it's when she wants it. Timing is key to a long relationship. Not
what you say but when to say it. If you know you have a scrimmage or league
night coming up do your duty first, GET IT OVER WITH. In the P.F.L. we
call it "getting a pass." Would you allow your child to go out
and play before they did their homework ? Remember "twice a child,"
DO THE LIST !!!
Step
#3. SEEING IS BELIEVING. Every league should have a family night. In the
P.F.L. it's the night we traditionally give out our awards and joke and
have a grand time. Afterwards we get it on, Live ! The beauty of this
event it gives our mates a chance to see the character of the guys we're
spending so much of their time with. They get a chance to network with
other madden widows and share there side comments on their big men acting
like little boys. My wife came once, brought the kids, haven't been back
since. She said "it's too boring." Oh well! I got my PASS!
In
conclusion, if all of the above doesn't work with your particular mate,
and I admit one size does not fit all, than I have no choice your Honor
than to revert back to my opening statement.... "SHE CAN KEEP
THE HOUSE, JUST LEAVE ME MY PLAYSTATION II & JOHN MADDEN!"
Antonio M. Womack,
"The Mack" is a founding member of the P.F.L. and often shares
his views and thoughts on the World of Madden.
