Dating a SuperFan? Dos and Don'ts of Dating a Football Fanatic

Dating a SuperFan? Dos and Don'ts of Dating a Football Fanatic

By Patia Braithwaite for BounceBack.com


It's my favorite time of year, the holiday season - and that means food, friends and the approach of playoff football. While the latter may not be exciting to everyone, I'm here to provide some tips for dealing with your favorite football fanatic.

DO...

Ask questions: I know many of us grew up hearing don't bother daddy on Sundays, but I wager that its great to ask questions. With that said, be mindful of your timing. Asking about the difference between offense and defense is more appropriate during a commercial break. If you are witnessing the final 15 seconds of a tied game, you might be better off keeping questions to yourself.

Support autonomy: For some people, football is a social event -- a time to bond with friends. If your partner likes to use this time to reconnect with pals, you should try to respect that. Use the time to do something that you love as well. We all need outside interests.

Plan for the offseason: As your solitary Sundays pile up, stay focused on offseason plans. Think of all the summer Sundays you can guilt your lover into spending with your parents in Martha's Vineyard. Every Sunday should be stored as off-season credit. :-) This will help you help you get through the months of neglect. Don't get too upset; there are lots of positives to dating a crazy sports fan.

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DON'T...

Root against his (or her) team: You don't have to shout and scream when your partner's team scores, but stay away from the "I root for the team with the prettiest uniform" method. If your beloved is a Raiders fan, you'll never be rooting for the same team.

Talk about the hot players: Anyone with eyes can see that some of these men in tight compression pants are hot (some of them aren't). Curb the impulse to droll over beautiful crafted quads bouncing in high definition. It's difficult, I know.

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Overall, whether you love it or hate it, do not turn football into a point of contention. We all have our indulgences, and it's important to have a little give and take in every relationship... even if that does mean face paint and war cries.

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