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Football is evil
| Mon, 01-01-2007 - 7:10pm |
I would just like to say that football is evil.
Last night, I had to wait for San Francisco to beat Denver before we could get going for NYE.

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I think such wide extremes between choices in a situation like this is a bit ridiculous. You're going to have to learn it or leave him? That doesnt make sense. Why not just enjoy the sport for what it is...something he loves? You dont have to like it, watch it, or even understand to appreciate that just like your music, books, or scrapbooking, sports are a hobby (watching and playing). Neither partner should be forced to give up something they love because the other partner thinks they're a fanatic about it. Yes people should be priority over hobbies but this is another one of those things that take communication. If something like a hobby gets in the way of the relationship, its not the hobby or the person...its a breakdown in communication.
Fanatic is not equal to addicted by the way. Addiction to something is a whole other level.
JMHO
Ruby
I agree that a balance is required and communication is essential, but it is failing with my brother and I can't cut him out of my life. It's bad enough that football comes before family for him, but if I'm there, I can't even have a conversation with someone else in the room because it disturbs his concentration/enjoyment of the game. He knows that I'm not interested in watching 3 hours of football in silence when it is family time, like my only visit for the year (at Thanksgiving)to his place. Of course, his argument is that watching football IS family time, despite the fact that I'm not interested or enjoying watching a game on TV in silence.
So, I'm curious to see how and what the originator of this post ends up having to deal with, esp in regards to her birthday and SuperBowl Sunday. After all, their New Year's plans were offset by a football game, which was not to her liking.
Compromise via communication is key to any relationship, but it depends on how much both parties value the relationship.
I'm interested to see how it turns out as well.
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