Football Season Relationship Survival Tips

Couples who share common hobbies have stronger relationships. Yet when football season comes along some relationships get strained, the trick to keeping your love life in tact is getting involved.

Even if you are not a fan, there are many ways of getting involved. This will keep your partner happy and he or she will see that you are trying. You might even get an ‘A’ for effort.

Throw a Party

Even if you are not a fan, offer to throw a party during game time. Football parties can be for any game during the season, yet many people hold parties only for the Super Bowl. Fans can watch the game while the others can gather in the kitchen or on the porch for a chat.

Cook up a feast or make it a dish to pass for the invited guests. Serve snacks and drinks to make the game more enjoyable. Be sure to make your partner’s favorite snack to enjoy. Your partner will love the fact that you are involved.

Time well spent

Sit beside your partner and watch the game. If they are totally a fan, they will be watching it closely and will not want to explain plays. However If you sit long enough, you will begin to learn what is good and what is not. Cheer at the right times and you will score points.

If you are not into football but want something to keep your mind occupied, you can sit there and write a grocery list or make metal notes of other things. If you knit or do some simple craft, bring it in. You can do a crossword puzzle or word search, as long as you are showing some interest.

Do not try to have a non-football type of conversation during the game, as the fan will not be into it. Keep all short conversations on topics related to the game when they are playing and you cannot go wrong. During the commercials is the time to bring up some lighthearted topics.

Conflicting Teams

If you are a fan of an opposing team, be respectful of his team. I once dated a man who was a huge fan of the Pittsburg Steelers, and when they played the Dallas Cowboys in a playoff, I cheered for my team. This hurt his feelings and he got upset with me.

I thought the argument was childish but he was quite serious. There was no sense in ruining an otherwise good relationship over a football game so I toned down my support. That relationship ended but I still learned some valuable lessons about being a football fan during that time.