In college, I became an avid basketball fan.
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a Knicks/Cavs game with my dad (a total blowout but a fun time nonetheless) and I also had the misfortune of sitting around couples with girlfriends who had no clue what was going on.
They sat there, one girl bundled up with her guy and the other girl yapping away during a very important part of the game: the beginning.
Where do we draw the line in taking our significant others to events that do not interest them?
It can be difficult for couples to find common interests. Also, I do believe in sacrificing and going to do something that the other person likes every once in awhile, just to see what it is they are passionate about. But, really? Talking during a basketball game? Unless you are screaming at the players to get their heads on straight, that's a bit sacrilegious, don't you think?
It's the same as the girl who drags her guy to the mall and you sit there and look at the poor schmuck standing in the corner while his girl grabs about 10 garments that he is going to end up paying for.
All in all, bonding time is best when there's a shared interest and investment. If you choose to reserve certain activities for just you and the boys or just you and the girls, that's understandable and respectable. It is also a sign of maturity and independence in a relationship.
Needless to say and much to my satisfaction, yapping girl and guy left during the first quarter last night. Wow, he just spent about 200 bucks for a lay. What a schmuck.
Love freely,
tY
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