UPDATED 03/03/2025
It’s just about fall and that means football season is right around the corner. For some, that means the sport will take over their television and their life for several months. While for others, it’s just fall and instead, they have apple picking and other fun activities planned. It’s a mix of both for me.
When the season starts, I feel like it’s on 24/7 in my house. My husband is on several fantasy leagues and that means he has to watch just about every game. It’s on our television Sunday, Monday and sometimes Thursdays and Saturdays.
How Much Football Do We Actually Watch in the Fall?
During the fall, we don’t necessarily have a ton going on. That means some peace and quiet. And of course, football. In our home, the game isn’t a priority, but who wins is important. It’s because my husband loves it. He loves the game, talking about it with his friends and staying up-to-date with the players. I’m not in love with football. But it is fun to watch and it’s something I get to do with my husband. So during the fall, I do see my husband. But that’s because I plan to be with him while he’s watching the game.
Some days I wonder if football is ruining our relationship. It can seem to take over our life. If I said, “Yes, football is ruining my life because…”, I could make up a ton of reasons why.
- It takes up so much time
- I can’t watch my show
- My husband gets to relax while I’m doing housework
I could allow football to ruin my life and become a time suck or something that I dread every week. If I thought about it this way, it would become a negative space in my life. It would become something I hated and something I resented my husband for. Then football essentially creates a void in our relationship, which would then become strained. If allowed football could, in fact, ruin our relationship.
On the other hand, if I said, “No, football isn’t ruining my life because…”, I could still come up with a ton of reasons why.
- It’s fun to watch the game and cheer on my team
- I get to relax with my husband and settle down for a bit
- We get to visit with friends every Sunday
If I go down this path, then I see football as a positive thing. As something that my husband and I can share together. Football then becomes something we enjoy and have fun with. It becomes a positive activity in our life that allows us to spend time together. It also gives my husband the opportunity to teach me about the game and the players. And it let’s us share the experience of watching the games with our friends and family. Football could essentially improve our relationship.
Your choice could be very different than mine. But whether you let it ruin your life is a choice that only you can make. Before the season officially starts, do some deep thinking and decide how you want the game to affect your life and your relationship with your partner. You could even have a conversation with your partner about how you want the season to go.
My advice will always be to take the high road and go for the fun, positive route. Enjoy your time with your partner while watching the game and try not to worry so much about the other things you have to do. Just be together and enjoy each other’s company.
Now, for the real question… Who do you root for?
