• Ali Ridgeway is married to John Ridgeway, a defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints. • The mom-of-one described life as a proverbial "WAG." • She said it's exciting, but also demanding.

This story is based on an interview with Ali Ridgeway, 28, currently living in New Orleans. She is married to NFL player John Ridgeway, 26. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

People often think that the wives and girlfriends of professional football players live an entirely glamorous lifestyle.

Not so. There are some perks, and you get to attend some high-profile events, but the rest of the time, you're just a regular person with all that goes with it.

It's easy to make friends with other NFL wives and girlfriends

The women I've met, whose partners have played for the va

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