27 Jun 2021

Girls, guys, straights and theys - when your partner is yelling through the tv at a sports match or ignoring you because they’ve planned a couple of hours for their fantasy football draft, you know that they’re passionate. 

But how do you tell them that you have no interested cell in your body towards the game and would rather watch paint dry? Let’s discuss.

Don't pretend that you like the sport

There’s nothing worse than putting yourself through 80+ gruelling minutes of a game (or God forbid, a five day cricket test match) and acting like you love it just to make your partner happy. Be honest, tell them you’re not keen on it! Hey, it’s not the end of the world, opposites attract - find other activities to bond over!

Celebrate their love for the game

Just because you’re not a fan of the sport, doesn’t mean your partner should stop loving it! Surprise them with tickets to the game, or merchandise like jerseys, beanies and scarves. You’re supporting them and telling them their love for the team is relevant and isn’t going unnoticed.

Don't shut it off completely

Show interest whenever it comes naturally to you. Want to know how the rules actually work? Ask them, there’s nothing annoying about it - they’re more than happy sharing their knowledge about the sport with you and will be excited to see you get the slightest bit amongst it!

Let them know that you're willing to compromise

Different sports go for different lengths of time, so as long as you’re okay giving up an hour or two watching the game, they should be okay to do the same for you. Relationships are all about compromise, so be open-minded about sharing quality time together, no matter what’s on the television nor whose activity it is!