mortensorchid Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Men like sports. Duh! As I am sure everyone on this site has seen in dating profiles and just chatting with others throughout the years. Women tend not to like sports, at least not on the same levels as men do. Women do not dedicate themselves to watching games, memorizing statistics, knowing facts about players, etc. In general, though, I think women put that information about themselves on profiles or talk about them because they want to attract men to them or go to games or game watching parties because their goal is to meet guys who also like sports. That's my experience with it. Maybe that sounds bitter or cynical but what do others think on this?
Artdeco Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Well, I guess there are those women who like sports and sports events (I do), and then there are those who fake it and those who couldn’t care less. If women fake an interest in sports, in order to attract, then maybe that’s their strategy. Maybe it works for some. Kind of like online dating I guess, and making yourself look more interesting than you actually are, or putting too much/different makeup on, or posting 10-year old pictures. I don’t think pretending to be somebody who you are not, in order to find a partner, is a sustainable strategy, but I’m sure many do it. Men do it, too. Why is it bothering you? OTOH, trying something new in order to please a new love interest, may lead to developing a sincere interest in a new activity. There’s nothing wrong with that, either, and it can intensify the bond between two people.
Happy Lemming Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I would tend to agree with your statement, OP. My girlfriend hates when the NFL season starts up, as it means less time for her and more time I spend in front of the TV. I'll schedule dinner around when "half time" starts for the Sunday night game. By the same token, my girlfriend can recite everything about those "Real Housewives" and I can't stand any of them. I mean what is the purpose of those shows?? All they do is fight with one another... We'll do more traveling and outdoor stuff when it gets warmer, for now... Its NFL Playoff time... ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!
somanymistakes Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Men like sports. Duh! As I am sure everyone on this site has seen in dating profiles and just chatting with others throughout the years. Women tend not to like sports, at least not on the same levels as men do. Women do not dedicate themselves to watching games, memorizing statistics, knowing facts about players, etc. To be contrary: Women like sports. Women get really excited about watching their favorite sports. They know all the top players from all around the world, their win records, their personal lives, their pets and other quirks. They collect pictures of their favorite sports stars. They write blogs obsessing over them. They draw fanart of them, covered in sparkles. They write fiction fantasizing about the lives of those sports stars. Men tend not to like sports, at least not on the same levels as women do. Men will grudgingly agree to watch a competition, but only if their girlfriends insist, only to please them. Am I talking nonsense? No, I'm talking about A DIFFERENT SPORT. One you probably haven't the slightest interest in either. But man, you should hear how obsessive figure skating fans can get! Anyway. There are women who are into football. There are more women who will vaguely tolerate it in order to please a guy. There are women who can't stand it. And there are women who used to like it but got driven away by being relentlessly told that they weren't allowed to like it. But when you say 'sports', remember that football ain't the only sport in the world. Synchronised platform diving is a sport. Showjumping is a sport. Etc. 1
preraph Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 There are some women who like sports, but I agree most are not that into the stats and everything. I hate sports. It was always so boring being around people talking sports at work places and at work lunches. Ugh. On the other hand, I was a total music fanatic. I don't feel it's exactly the same because there's more than just brute force going into making music, but it can be a similar preoccupation, I guess. I used to get so disgusted with an old bf that I worked with afterward for 10years who would actually get depressed if the Cowboys lost. He'd be so stupid acting the next day at work. Gawd. I don't think identifying with a team for your own identity is that great of an idea. I don't see why people feel it reflects on them if their team wins or loses. I just don't like it. And in music, there is no such equivalent. People relate to the music, and it may affect their identity, but it's not a win/lose situation. When I was a record exec, I would get trapped at these business lunches where the men (that's mostly all it was) were just talking sports and not music like they should be. It used to just infuriate me. I remember once I got so fed up with it that I started acting kind of like Rose on Golden Girls and talking about chickens and little animal stories. They couldn't tell me to shut up. I was their client. I was just making a point.
Wallysbears Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I know plenty of women that truly enjoy sports (NFL and MLB specifically) Meanwhile, my husband has zero interest in either. I'm the one that arranges parties for game watching LOL 1
Happy Lemming Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 ...who would actually get depressed if the Cowboys lost.. Oh I don't get depressed or upset if my favorite team wins or loses. I watch the game, turn off the TV and move on to the next project. 30 minutes later, I've forgotten it and couldn't tell you who won or loss. Personally, if the game is a "blow out", I'll turn it off and do something else. If its not competitive and I already know who the winner is going to be based on the score, then I'll just turn it off. 1
grays Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Maybe that sounds bitter or cynical but what do others think on this? I think you’re leaving out the bitter and cynical part. You’ve said these behaviors exist but not why they’re a problem. Is it that you think the women who pretend to like sports are getting the men that you should be able to have? 3
Geraltt Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I know plenty of women that truly enjoy sports (NFL and MLB specifically)... Milady is a big MLB and NBA fan. Hockey, she's lukewarm. Football doesn't interest her at all. European football - soccer to us North Americans - she'll watch on occasion (like, World Cup matches and whatnot) but not often. She's gotten more and more into car racing over the last few years, more F1 than other types (can't stand NASCAR). There does seem to be a general rule, though, that men are more attracted to sports, stats etc. than women. No idea why that might be. Marketing, perhaps?
Wallysbears Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I can't get into hockey or basketball on tv. It just goes TOO fast for me. In person? Heck yeah. And I went to a bunch of nascar races in my 20's...but that was because it was a party atmosphere LOL
d0nnivain Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 It's the exact opposite in my house. My poor husband jokes that he wants to start a support group for other husbands who don't give a flying fig about sports. (wallysbear -- your husband is welcome to joing the support grop --lol) Most of my best GFs are huge fans too. While I know women who don't care, I don't know many who can't carry on a conversation about current sporting events. 1
snowcones Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 It’s just something to do. Like a hobby. And something to be passionate about too. I’m not into sports now but there was a time when I was. I was fanatical about it and I was married and my husband wasn’t so much into it. So I wasn’t doing it to get male attention. I lost interest once I had babies and they took my interest. It’s just something to do and be into when one is bored. It’s sometning to be excited about and have feelings for too. Like any other hobby.
Kitty Tantrum Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Not just sports, I've known lots of women, especially when I was younger, who would feign or exaggerate their interest in all sorts of typically masculine things, depending on what the guys they were into... were into. Sports, video games, cars, etc. The problem I saw was that these girls would end up flitting from thing to thing and not really focusing on or developing their own legitimate interests. I think men do this too in various ways. I don't think it's a good tactic at all. Most men don't really want a girl who is like one of the guys. Most women don't want a man who is like one of the girls. And the ones who do certainly don't want one who's faking it and is going to shift gears once the relationship is secured.
amaysngrace Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 When I dealt in the casino the guys use to ask me the score when I got back from break because they knew I’d be watching. Especially during playoffs. I’m not sure if they were turned on by it or not but I think they appreciated getting the score. 1
What_Did_I_Do Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 On the contrary OP. I LOVE sports!! Especially NFL and next in line NLL. The most recent weekends have been a write off with the football playoff games. I won't even go out LOL. xH did not like sports at all. He used to come home and retreat to another room to watch Cops. I've converted my GF's and now they are NFL (and CFL) fans too. Fly Eagles Fly
Mr. Lucky Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 In general, though, I think women put that information about themselves on profiles or talk about them because they want to attract men to them or go to games or game watching parties because their goal is to meet guys who also like sports. That's my experience with it. I hope you don't think this is the only instance where either sex feigns an interest in order to find common ground? I remember my son reading the entire Harry Potter series just to have something to talk to girls about... Mr. Lucky 1
Woggle Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 I couldn't care less about sports and while my wife isn't into them I know plenty of women who are. My wife on the other hand is into video games. She debates the story of RDR2 like it is a tv show.
BaileyB Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Totally not true for me. I have a degree in physical education and I love sports - participating and watching a variety of different sports. I used to advertise that I liked sports because I wanted to meet a man who had the same interest. And what did I get? A guy who plays golf and follows one football team but otherwise, thinks sports are dumb and a total waste of time. Go figure.
SevenCity Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 I could care less about sports, or how many field goals they score in the NBA playoffs Not all men are into sports.
edgygirl Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 If all sports and teams disappeared from the world I wouldn't even notice. I am into music though. I also put in my profile I prefer men who are not into sports. My father and brother grew up watching soccer and still do. Way too boring. Btw, is there a way to NOT get breaking news about Sports by main newspapers, as well as Twitter? Sometimes I click on something that I don't know what it is, and it's usually the name of a player that is trending. I wish I could make it all disappear from my life. Someone should create an app for that.
chillii Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 Not into sport and l've never been attracted to sporty women either. Ex w wasn;t into sport gf's not into sport either so all is well in that department in my world
NuevoYorko Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 I hope you don't think this is the only instance where either sex feigns an interest in order to find common ground? No kidding. A man may go so far as to pretend he enjoys Pomeranians if that will get him closer to the women he's after. Where's the outrage? 3
Shining One Posted January 11, 2019 Posted January 11, 2019 I hope you don't think this is the only instance where either sex feigns an interest in order to find common ground? I remember my son reading the entire Harry Potter series just to have something to talk to girls about...No kidding. A man may go so far as to pretend he enjoys Pomeranians if that will get him closer to the women he's after.I took years of dance lessons to impress the ladies. 1
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