Is it possible to keep
harmony in a relationship divided by sports loyalties?
There are flags, license
plates, door wreaths, t-shirts, and even baby onesies available displaying two sports
teams. Some couples go as far as having
both beloved teams decorated on their wedding cake!
Even the White House is divided. President Barack Obama is a diehard White Sox
fan, while First Lady Michelle grew up watching the Cubs with her dad. She admits to still following the team.
We recently enjoyed reading a blog post by SportsCenter anchor Chris McKendry about her divided house. She describes the way they decided whether their child would root for her beloved Eagles or her husband’s chosen team, The Jet’s. http://espn.go.com/page2/s/mckendry/021122.html
Below are a few tips we’ve
come across that may help keep the peace in your relationship:
Remain Respectful
A little teasing is okay but
try to refrain from intense trash talking or gloating.
Making fun of a team’s big mistake is different than calling your
partner stupid for loving that team. If
your teams are big rivals it may even be best to watch the games separately to
prevent heated confrontations.
Compromise
There will be times that your
team’s games will conflict. Both
partners need to compromise and plan which game to watch. Some couples will watch games by the quarter
and flip back and forth. You’ll also
need to compromise on your household décor.
Perhaps, your flag could be flown on the house and your partner’s on the
garage.
Remember That It’s Just a
Game
The season will have ups and
downs like most relationships. Years
from now, the time you spend with your loved one will matter more than winning
the game. To ease the tension you may want to have an alternative wager where
the winner has to give something to the loser.
For example, the winner may have to wash the loser's car or do the dishes
for a month. It may ease the pain of a
loss. Plus, it’s hard to gloat when you have dish pan hands!
We’re curious to hear what
you do when you and
a loved one like different teams?
At The Sports Bar Ann Arbor- Westside
we have 22 TVs so we’re a great place to come to watch several games at
once. Stop by and enjoy one of our
delicious entrees or a mouthwatering burger.
We also have a great selection of beer and drinks!
Did we mention the 22 TV screens showing sports all the time?
See you soon!
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