Love His Team

If you are a sports fanatic, and you've got a team that you'll worship until you die, this entry is not for you. This is for the girls who have never sat through a football game, and don't know what a two-point conversion is. For the girls who don't know why the Superbowl is such a big deal, listen up.

Chances are, your significant other has a certain team that he has grown up worshipping since he was knee-high to a grasshopper. He might have particular players that he always roots for. Whether it's football, basketball, soccer, he's got "his team" that can't win unless he watches every game they play.

Instead of trying to block out his passionate Touchdown Dance, take a one moment out of your day to notice what is so important to him. Who is his team? Who is his favorite player? Every girl should know these pieces of information, and if you're curious, ask him why he made those decisions. By taking an interest, you're opening yourself to a whole new world of conversation. Ask him if he'll explain the rules to you if you watch a game with him, and if he's hesitant, assure him you'll bring the beer. That should do the trick.

By ignoring him, you're putting up a divider between the two of you. Embracing "his team" brings you closer together. Last year, Boyfriend's team made it to the Superbowl, but he was out of town for the game. I watched it with his friends, and Boyfriend texted me every time they got a touchdown. I show him I care about his team, and his texts are like a long-distance chest bump. My interest strengthens our bond as friends, which is the foundation a successful romantic relationship.

If sports bore you to tears and you can't possibly watch an entire game without committing hara-kiri, all you really should know if the name of his team. That way, you can at least cheer for them if you're accidentally in the room while a game is going on. Want to show him you love him without actually learning anything about the sport? Buy a t-shirt or tank with their logo on it, surprise him wearing nothing but that, and watch the magic happen.