It's Football Fever now! 4 years once.
Again, girls must be complaining that their loves one are neglecting them.
Here's the thing, guys like watching sports with others guys. It's nothing personal, they just do.
But if you as a girl, still insist on watching with them, follow these 10 ground rules and everything should be OK:
1. If you're allowed to watch with your boyfriend and his buddies, don't rub his head, don't kiss his neck, don't scratch his back, don't cuddle ... don't do any of that stuff. By the way, the only thing that makes guys more uncomfortable than public affection is fighting, so if you feel the need to re-enact the limo scene from "What's Love Got to Do With It," do it on your own time.
2. There isn't a single acceptable situation for the question "Is this game almost over yet?" Not one.
3. When your boyfriend's buddy calls to discuss a game in progress, don't shake your head and definitely don't mutter spine-crumbling comments like "God, I hate your voice when you're talking to your friends." Needless phone calls are a crucial part of the viewing experience. Leave them alone.
4. Don't complain about incessant remote-control flipping on Sunday. We know when to flip and we know where we're going. It's an innate gift. And we do it for a reason: We're trying to catch as much football as possible. Consider yourself lucky to be along for the ride.
5. Laugh at their jokes. Guys are easy. If someone's laughing with them, they like having them around.
6. Don't belittle our gambling or fantasy football. Comments like "You have a bookie?," or "I can't believe you guys pick players and pretend you're the coach," or, my personal favorite, "You guys need to get a life" are all guaranteed to make us hate you.
7. They're easily bribable, so bring something ... even if it's a bag of chips. If you cook something, even better.
8. Corollary: Whenever you get up, ask, "Can I get anyone anything?" Makes them feel like manly men. Plus, they don't have to get up.
9. Know your stuff. The moment you say something like, "Wait, I thought Drew Bledsoe was on the Patriots," you might as well pull a bag over your head. If you're clueless, keep it to rudimentary observations like "That was an unbelievable catch" or "This announcer is annoying." Never say, "Jon Gruden's so cute. He looks just like my old high school boyfriend!" Save that for the next "American Idol."
10. Along those same lines, an understated approach may just win their eternal respect.
So basically, although I don't understand why do guys love watching football, but still, I don't stop them from watching it. Never mind, once in a blue moon. =)
I will find some day to watch any of the match too! Grr.
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