Replicant Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I'm not criticizing, its just a question of curiosity. I was just curious if it's a deal breaker with someone, like myself, who isn't into watching sports. I'm mor einto obscure sports like paintball I agree with the pretty professional, it's you that's making an issue out of something. You are installing the fuse in which would make this situation an active drama bomb. If ones hobbies are a dealbreaker, what does that say about the other persons acceptance/tolerance? That would be like a woman you are dating saying your casual interest in playing paintball is a complete dealbreaker for her. So either she is being controlling and basically telling you to quit it 'or else'. Or she's trying to draw a conclusion based on an obsession that you instead spend more time holstering you paintball guns and drawing out the other before the relationship is completely shot. I've been lucky to date fine Canadian women whom enjoy sports (particularly Hockey). If they didn't it's not an issue to me, i never expect her to like/take on all my hobbies. If she takes an active interest at some point well it's always a bonus.
Author Bells Posted October 10, 2008 Author Posted October 10, 2008 I agree with the pretty professional, it's you that's making an issue out of something. You are installing the fuse in which would make this situation an active drama bomb. If ones hobbies are a dealbreaker, what does that say about the other persons acceptance/tolerance? That would be like a woman you are dating saying your casual interest in playing paintball is a complete dealbreaker for her. So either she is being controlling and basically telling you to quit it 'or else'. Or she's trying to draw a conclusion based on an obsession that you instead spend more time holstering you paintball guns and drawing out the other before the relationship is completely shot. I've been lucky to date fine Canadian women whom enjoy sports (particularly Hockey). If they didn't it's not an issue to me, i never expect her to like/take on all my hobbies. If she takes an active interest at some point well it's always a bonus. I'm not saying a woman that likes sports is a dealbreaker for me...but I'm curious if it will be a deal breaker for women just because I do not like sports. I personally don't have a problem of what hobby someone likes.
whichwayisup Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I can't stand football but love, love, love hockey! One of my fave things to do is to curl up on the couch with a loved one and enjoy some excellent playoff hockey, whether my team is in it or not. Yeah, you and I were separated at birth! My thoughts exactly! Honestly, it wouldn't bother me that much if my guy wasn't into sports as much as me. It's good for couples to have different interests, so why would sports be any different.
Jilly Bean Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I like very sporty men and am very into sports myself, so I like to share this with my guy. If a guy is not into sports, I would dismiss him. I think guys + sports is an integral part of man code, and for me, a defining quality of manly men.
pretty professional Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 You know, I actually know it is a turn-on for a lot of men for women to be into sports and to be able to discuss sports with them.
jerbear Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Yeah, you and I were separated at birth! My thoughts exactly! Honestly, it wouldn't bother me that much if my guy wasn't into sports as much as me. It's good for couples to have different interests, so why would sports be any different. Must be a Canadian thing. Granted I did get my friend's kids liking ice hockey.
2sunny Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 i love sports - especially baseball. if a man chooses not to be interested - that is his preference. i can enjoy sports whether he participates or not... if he chooses not to though - that leaves him out of the "fun" during half time or the seventh inning stretch... his loss!
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