She watches TV from the minute she gets in from work to the minute we go to sleep. She says it is relaxing but I am getting sick and tired of it, what should I do ?
2007-02-23 07:50:52 · 34 answers · asked by jaguar69 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
We have just had a weekend away without any TV and it was fantastic she was like a different person. I think she is addicted to the TV because she watches anything it is not a question of her watching just her favourite shows, any rubbish will do. She is not the only one there must be others living with someone who is exactly the same ?
2007-02-23 21:17:36 · update #1
Nothing you can do. Some people are like that and you are not gonna change her. I lived years with my husband and I don't think he ever shut the TV off if he was at home. Face it that is part of her and if you don't like it, you need a new girlfriend.
2007-02-23 07:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Present an alternative: make plans for dinner or organize a fun activity with or without friends. Also, it sounds like her job is stressful since she needs a lot of relaxation so be sure that you can help her decompress and talk through troubling situations from work. Perhaps that will allow you to play a bigger role in her relaxation.
If she still doesn't want to do anything but watch TV, re-evaluate the relationship.
2007-02-23 07:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by Jon 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was in the same situation. The key is to find things that you're both interested in, and then go do it. Here are some things that have helped me (and probably saved my marriage)
Tell her to come with you outside, and then go for a walk.
Turn off the TV and crank up some music.
Get her involved in your hobbies (I love fishing / camping / golf)
Get involved in HER hobbies if she has one.
The key thing is to get out of the house, because it is too easy to get stuck in front of the TV if you are at home. and if all else fails, try this:
Unhook the cable connection on all the TV's before she gets home, and then tell her the cable is out and see what she does. If she reaches for a movie, it's time to tackle her and drag her outside. If not, it could be a good start to solving your problem.
2007-02-23 07:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by ski4ever1977 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
-Take her out to dinner and a movie once a week
-Rent movies that both of you will like once a week
-Sign the two of you up for a bowling league/pool league, etc.
-Play board/video games with her once a week
-Go to friends homes once a week
-Invite company once a week
What are you doing while she is watching TV--are you online? working? nagging her? Any of these would make it easier for her to just watch her 'shows'. If you go out without her that would really give her nothing to do but watch TV.
What do you have against TV anyway? Why not watch it with her--at least once a week.
2007-02-23 08:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
T.V. is completely addicting. And in turn makes you lazy. She needs to get snapped out of it.
Beings she's not up to getting creative take it into your hands. Try....bubble bath for 2 to help her relax? Followed by a night picnic if she gets home later in the evening. Or in the day time get out and act like kids, buy a kite and take it to a feild to fly it, windy season is here. Take a small road trip or explore your city or town. Try to get things exciting and fun again.
If she doesn't seem interested or feels like it's to much work or somthing.....she's probably not good for you.
2007-02-23 08:46:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats the funny thing about girlfriends... Ask her if she would rather go out with you or watch TV. If she picks the TV, then you can look for someone that wants to be with you and do things with you.
2007-02-23 07:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by Brown Eyed Girl 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try to come to an agreement with her, if she is tired after work sometimes its cool to just relax. But let her know you also enjoy spending time with her in OTHER ways.....and tell her you'd like to do something different every now and then. If she is a good girlfriend, she should hear you out and try to meet you halfway. Good luck, just try that!
2007-02-23 07:54:22 · answer #7 · answered by rantfactory 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try setting up some date night stuff. If she insists on staying in, try to play games or something other than tv. Though it is true that tv can be relaxing, it probably shouldn't be the only source of it.
best of luck to you
2007-02-23 07:54:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Talk to her. Engage her in conversation, plan a night out, suggest other alternatives that you could do together. Watch a movie together, cook dinner together, play board games, card games, sports. Do jigsaw puzzles, invite friends over. Go down on her when her favorite show is on.
This is not neuroscience.
2007-02-23 07:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by mzindica 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you guys have a weekend or a few days off together, take a road trip and go camping... without cell phones, blackberry's, etc. Maybe that will help you guys bond and get closer... and to me that would be more relaxing than t.v.
2007-02-23 07:54:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋