My bf wants me to go watch him play poker, which bores me to tears, it is something he really loves. I want to show him that I'm flexible and willing to do things that he enjoys with him. Any ideas or suggestions on how to just "grin and bear it"? Thanks!
2006-06-22 05:55:33 · 20 answers · asked by S W 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
hahaha ok, i know how you feel. My ex LOVED wrestling, you know like hulk cogen crap...lol but i went becuase i loved him. Best thing to do, is humor him and go but just tell him, hey you have your hobbies and i have mine. I will go with you if it really really means something to you but..you have to go do my thing with me. Deal? that way he will be happy but still your getting something out of it. Or jsut tell him i want to be apart of your hobbies and care about them and you but..it is not my thing.
2006-06-22 05:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by :::Rae::: 2 · 7⤊ 1⤋
How important is it to him that you be there? Maybe you should tell him it bores you. See if he is willing to do something after the poker game that you both enjoy. if you show him your "flexible" you will have to remain that way for the duration of the relationship. He should know your likes and dislikes.
If it is very important and it is some sort of tournament or what ever, grin and bear it and remind him when your turn comes around.
2006-06-22 13:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by ladyjno7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i think you should'nt pretend you're enjoying urself whereas basically you're not. As you guys are togather, all you need to do is to tell him nicely that you dont really enjoy seeing him play poker...but u will support him if needed and you have nothing against it. you're not the one who is playing with him so there is basically no need for you to be there. There must be things you enjoy doing which he does'nt, and I think it is perfectly fine. Just because you guys are togather, you dont have to have everything in common, dont u think so? good luck..
2006-06-22 13:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by Nailhead_pixie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well two things come to my mind sabatoge or learn. You could lean over him and sabatoge his game by saying things like wow crappy hand, ohh yeah you ganna get them this time, my personal favorite isn't that what they call a straight. Or as the saying goes if you can't beat em join em learn to play poker and get in on the game make sure you use his money though.
2006-06-22 13:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by millitary007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well bring a friend along with you. that way you'll have someone to talk too when he's playing cards, and also have her bring her own car.
then just tell your boyfriend, you'll stay for an half hour to watch him play cards, then you'll go out with your friend for a while also, but will be back when the game is all done to go home with him.
i don't see why you can't compromise something so both of you are happy.
2006-06-22 13:00:48 · answer #5 · answered by midwestsweetheart2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL I'M SURE YOU HAVE OR COULD FIND ACTIVITIES THAT HE'LL FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT. LIKE TAKE HIM TO THE SALON WHILE YOU GET A MANICURE. HE WON'T ENJOY IT, SO NEXT TIME HE GOES TO PLAY POKER YOU CAN SAY WELL I'LL JUST GO TO THE SALON (GET YOUR HAIR DONE OR A FRESH MANICURE) AND MEET UP LATER. YOU'LL ALWAYS LOOK GREAT AND HE'LL FEEL LIKE HE'S GETTING OUT OF SOMETHING BORING ALSO!
2006-06-22 13:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by tonafun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be more interesting to you if he could explain the game to you and you could then keep your attention on the different strategies. If the games are long, staying for part of the game would still be OK unless you drove to the location together. In relationships it is give and take.
2006-06-22 12:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If just wants you to go with him, then go with him. If it's a tournament, it's not like you can sit right next to him. Take that time to go out and roam the city, then meet up after he's blown all his money and needs a shoulder to cry on...
2006-06-22 12:59:36 · answer #8 · answered by DarthFangNutts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just grin and bear it! sometimes being a friend means doing things you dont really want to. its a relationship just like any other!!
2006-06-22 12:57:23 · answer #9 · answered by mml619 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him the truth and if he could not accept the truth, well anyway, he's just your bf, break him. If he really likes you, he'll be back and that's the time you demand to him what you dislikes b4 accepting him again.
2006-06-22 13:08:55 · answer #10 · answered by leonxinef 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋