My husband goes to sleep watching ESPN. I wake up in the morning, turn on the television and the television has been on ESPN. I don't mind him watching it for highlights, but we have like 3 or 4 different ESPN's and he watches all of them. I wouldn't mind him watching all the ESPN, but most of what is on the shows is repetitive and I would like for us to do more couple activities. If you have had this problem, what are some of the things you have done to "wean" him from ESPN? If you haven't had the same problems, what are your suggestions? (I have tried so hard to get into watching ESPN with him, but I can't stand to hear or see the same game highlight 3 to 4 times in an hour.)
2007-03-26 15:23:08 · 9 answers · asked by chapel_bluff 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
LOL I was the one trying to snatch the remote to see ESPN. All my ex wanted to do was watch stupid movies. You can have HIM if you want him.
Coming from a female sports fan. It probably won't change. If you walk in front of the TV naked and he doesn't budge. You need to look more deeply into the details of your relationship. The only thing that could tear me away from the baseball/football/basketball game is a stiffie in a pair of boxers. If I don't turn off the game for that, there is a serious problem in the relationship.
2007-03-26 16:48:57 · answer #1 · answered by jetercrazed 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its ALL my husband watches. When he first wakes up, the TV goes on to ESPN or Comcast Sportsnet. All day long too. Its horrible and I cant stand it. I love sports too, and go to the games but lol, hes a fanatic. Addicted I shall say. When he goes to work I can finally watch TV in the living room, but when hes home, and I want to watch TV, I'm usually in the bedroom or cleaning. Its just not the TV either, hes on ESPN on the computer as well. I'm sorry to say I cant help, b/c Ive tried for 6 years to wean him away from this. Nothing worked and nothing will work. Just the way he is, so I learn to deal with it. At least now I know my husband isn't the only one out there like this whos wife is annoyed with it. :-)
2007-03-26 15:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by jessnclh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We drink beer and watch ESPN as a way to try and forget all the great sex we used to have. No, I'm not kidding. Really. First we fill our mind with useless sports facts that give us something to think about other than sex gone by, and then we cloud it all over with beer.
That should give you an idea of what "couples activity" you can use to "wean him off ESPN."
2007-03-26 15:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep. That is my hubby (although he does not watch in the morning). He will watch any sports channel available. He also plays sports all day because he is a high school coach (basketball, baseball, soccer, golf). Throw on something sheer, or possibly nothing at all and stand in front of the television. If he still wants to watch TV - I don't know what to tell you.
2007-03-26 15:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 17:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife turns on the many LIFETIME network and I feel the same way. How many movies does it take to show how women are empowered.
2007-03-26 16:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by rjsr40 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to join us other wives who watch Lifetime in the kitchen. my husband ironically has been trying to get me to stop watching that show. LOL and its funny because i dont mind him watching his sports
2007-03-26 15:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jahpson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I was like that until I noticed that my wife was a hell of alot better looking than John Madden....
2007-03-26 15:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by bigdaddy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get used to it, he will not change!
2007-03-26 15:27:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋