hair_rehab
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Ladies, do you ever feel neglected when football season starts? Even though I'm single, when I call up my male friends just to talk they're always busy watching the game or something.
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foxee
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I once dated a guy who was obsessed with just about every sport; basketball, football, baseball and boxing. When he wasn't watching an actual game he was watching the highlights on Sportscenter. I never gave him any flack over it, though. He supported all of my hobbies so I gave him the same respect during basketball, football and baseball season (pretty much year 'round!).
BroadstreetBully
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I love sports (not football), so I'm usually the one doing the blowing off once the season starts. Strangely I always end up with guys who don't like sports...so they're out there, you just have to find them, or we can trade!!
Mai Tai
Miss Nigeria-America
I don't get bothered with my SO when football season starts because he knows to make sure I'm straight before he leaves the house to go watch the game with his boys.
We have a mutual respect for each others interest so it's really hard to feel neglected. I don't bother him watching sports, and he doesn't bother me when I go shopping or watch ANTM, Real Housewives, etc.
I like giving him space and this is an art that I feel like every woman should learn. Most men need space just to focus on thinks they like to do. No need to get upset as long as he takes care of home first.
We have a mutual respect for each others interest so it's really hard to feel neglected. I don't bother him watching sports, and he doesn't bother me when I go shopping or watch ANTM, Real Housewives, etc.
I like giving him space and this is an art that I feel like every woman should learn. Most men need space just to focus on thinks they like to do. No need to get upset as long as he takes care of home first.
comike
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I love football just as much as the next guy. ESPN and NFL Network are programmed in my remote control as favorite channels. Rather than get bothered by it, learn about the game and you'll probably enjoy it just as much as the next guy. My love for football started out just as an interest in checking out the men in tight pants. Then, my brothers taught me the game, how it was played and I gradually learned the stories behind some of the players and teams and I developed an interest. I can't imagine dating a man that doesn't like football (or basketball).
discobiscuits
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ITA w/ comike. i love football too. we watched the skins game together. but if it bothers people, use it as ladies time. do what makes you happy, let him have his time (alone or w/ the fellas) and then there won't be issues. NFL football season is quite short sept-dec not counting prow-bowl & super bowl. i mean thank God it is not like baseball or basket ball. i intensely dislike both and they seem go have games every day for eternity.
plus fb players r hawt and the games are really exciting esp if you are there in person.
plus fb players r hawt and the games are really exciting esp if you are there in person.
Determined22
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I'm a huge football fan, this is my favorite time of year.
Usually if I'm dating someone during football season, he wants to cuddle or talk during the game, and I can't have that. Normally I'm the one that more AWOL during this time of year than the guy, cause I'm watching a ton of games.
Usually if I'm dating someone during football season, he wants to cuddle or talk during the game, and I can't have that. Normally I'm the one that more AWOL during this time of year than the guy, cause I'm watching a ton of games.
GodsPromises
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I agree 100% with this post. I started looking and learning football at 17 because of the guy that I was dating. At that time I decided that I should figure out what they were looking at instead of winning about not getting any attention on Sundays. Now I am that guy that Sunday's is all about football. If you can't hang don't come over to the house!!!!
EccentricRed
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Ya'll are making me smile. I am a major football fan and it's an important part of my weekends! 
You could use it as ladies time, or you could meet up with your homeboi's and watch a lil' ball. If your guy friends are anything like mine, they won't mind explaining the nuances of the game to you! So at least you can hang out with them sometimes and know what going on.
You could use it as ladies time, or you could meet up with your homeboi's and watch a lil' ball. If your guy friends are anything like mine, they won't mind explaining the nuances of the game to you! So at least you can hang out with them sometimes and know what going on.
BillsBackerz67
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Folks know not to mess with me on Sunday. its a wrap 
Im either on the sidelines or at a game party. This is my fav time of year!
Im either on the sidelines or at a game party. This is my fav time of year!
FeelinIt
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I'm starting to become a huge football fan. Love the game. I get REALLY annoyed when folks get to yappin in my ear about something on a Sunday/Monday football day. Please leave me alone when the game is on....
So when I get a significant other, I'll be sure to watch with him, if he is into sports. If not, he needs to shut his yap and let me watch the game!
So when I get a significant other, I'll be sure to watch with him, if he is into sports. If not, he needs to shut his yap and let me watch the game!
MD_Lady
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DH is a HUGE football fan, but he made balancing football and our relationship a top priority early on and has always done a good job at it. 
When we were dating, we agreed (his suggestion) that Saturday was our day and Sunday was game day. Sure, I'd "let" him catch a peek or two of college ball on Saturday, but by and large, we spent the day doing things we both enjoyed. We tend to spend a lot of time doing our own thing at home (now that we're married), but both of us are still good about respecting each other's wishes during football season. 
When we were dating, we agreed (his suggestion) that Saturday was our day and Sunday was game day. Sure, I'd "let" him catch a peek or two of college ball on Saturday, but by and large, we spent the day doing things we both enjoyed. We tend to spend a lot of time doing our own thing at home (now that we're married), but both of us are still good about respecting each other's wishes during football season. 
KEWLKAT103
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DH doesn't watch football and neither do I, so it's all good over here!
I never even notice when football season rolls around.
I never even notice when football season rolls around.
MD_Lady
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And there it is.
The whole "space" thing is a really good point, IMO. Both DH and I are introverts and spent a lot of time entertaining ourselves when we were single. We sort of reverted to that after we got married with no hard feelings on either side. 
Saffirejuiliet
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My sweetie is a lover of football and so are all the men in his family. I did not know anything about football before I met him, but after he taught me how the game was played I began to enjoy it. During the season, we watch the games together at home, with family and friends, or at sports bars (which are very fun). I find that during the season we spend more time together on the weekends, but if he wanted to hang out with his friends I would understand and do some other activities (i.e. study, read, LHCF) on my own or with my family.
I luvfootball—I luv sports in general---my boo incorporates me in all aspects of his life and I do the same—we make football fun
Tmi—but last night I was doin laundry—with my giants jersey on and a blk lace garter belt---lmaooo
We make everything fun—ya dig—anyhooo—I made hot wings—we do silly stuff like slow dance during the commercials—to some old school music
So we make game day fun---for the both of us---and we equally watch the game and enjoy it—fh has a huge kitchen—he cooks so he has that chefs kitchen goin on—and we make cocktails and mix drinks—
I also have channel in channel thing where u can watch multiple programs so its WE network and football all day Sunday it works…lol
Tmi—but last night I was doin laundry—with my giants jersey on and a blk lace garter belt---lmaooo
We make everything fun—ya dig—anyhooo—I made hot wings—we do silly stuff like slow dance during the commercials—to some old school music
So we make game day fun---for the both of us---and we equally watch the game and enjoy it—fh has a huge kitchen—he cooks so he has that chefs kitchen goin on—and we make cocktails and mix drinks—
I also have channel in channel thing where u can watch multiple programs so its WE network and football all day Sunday it works…lol
Don't call him when the games are on. IDK
Football is only 16 weeks regular season then play offs and superbowl, that is less than half the year. I love football so it doesn't bother me.
Now that's what I am talking about.
ScorpionQueen
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In the beginning of the relationship yes because I wasn't really into sports like that so it took some time to get adjusted..but since I've been with him, I've liked football a lot more than I used to and now I never feel neglected because I like watching football..particularly when my own team is playing..however, he really gets into it and wants to watch every game that comes on TV, so Sunday afternoon thru Monday night is devoted to football for him. The way we do things is, we spend time together on Saturdays and sometimes Sunday mornings to make up for it.
Mai Tai
Miss Nigeria-America
BrownieBrie
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Nope, cause I'm probably watching it (or doing homework) Plus I can't be bothered during basketball season (eps. the playoffs) so I can't complain.
lol he bought the garter belt and female jersey --so i was like hmmmm--i know just the time to wear this thing---lol
this way i have at least 50% of his attention during the games----a man cant but help paying attention to a pyt---cooking and doing laundry---with a jersey on and a garter belt--shidddddd--makes half time reall interesting
we r taking full advantage of our pre-children days while we can--lmaoo
this way i have at least 50% of his attention during the games----a man cant but help paying attention to a pyt---cooking and doing laundry---with a jersey on and a garter belt--shidddddd--makes half time reall interesting
we r taking full advantage of our pre-children days while we can--lmaoo
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