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Originally posted by Love2ref4Ever
I did not come up with this idea because my wife has a problem in her life with being married to an official. I just heard some newer officials talking about how there spouses have no idea of what an official has to go through to move up the ladder. So I thought there might be a need for a support group or committee to deal with the issues facicing a newer officials nusband or wife.
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I have a great idea for you. Make sure your association has a banquet at the end of the year and invite wives and girlfriends and parents to the function. This way they will meet the people you work with or meet other officials counterparts at this function. Make sure you spend some time telling the wives or girlfriends or husbands how thankful you are for their support. Other than that, I have never heard of your idea before. I guess you need to as an official express you goals and your mission when you officiate. I personally am not married, but I have had this discussion with my current girlfriend and the goal associated with officiating. I have always been supported and bring them along when I can. I think your best bet is to involve them as much as you can in your officiating so they understand the commitment you have made and understand the pit falls. I think it is no different than any other job you have. I personally treat this as a business and those close to me understand that too.
I think the rest is up to you to inform them. Other than that, I do not know what kind of support a group can do for your wife or anyone's spouse.
Peace