Dating Conundrum
We asked… and well, you answered. Frankly I think a lot of you on twitter are sick and that’s exactly why I love each and every one of you goofy bastards. Trying to find the balance between dating and gambling can be difficult so inevitably there are great stories how bettors test out their ladies or “compromise.” I’ve protected the identity of 2 authors however the 3rd entry went so far as to send in a video which is simply awesome.
Bettor 1
I am 2-0 in betting on the girls home team after first dates. The first bet was on the Twolves after going on a first date with a girl from Minnesota. Fortunately the second was a more memorable story; I went out with a girl from Texas to a nice saturday brunch spot. We got out of brunch only to see I had a miserable college football day. Of course I was buzzed after the drinks and realized the next game on the slate was Texas vs Oklahoma St. I’d been leaning Oklahoma St all morning but was kinda feeling a little love in the air so had to test it out by putting a large wager on UT. Texas ended up with a miracle win and cover; of course this relationship lasted about a year. Honestly not sure she would have been granted a 2nd date if Texas let me down but i had to keep riding the good luck charm as long as it lasted.
Bettor 2
Honestly this is the hardest part about sports betting. It is so easy to get wrapped up in it because it is so interesting to watch if what you handicapped and predicted actually plays itself out on the field. The most important thing is realizing that just because you bet on a game, doesn’t mean you have to watch it or track it. My girl doesn’t even know when I bet most of the time because I don’t react during the games. Problems only come up when too many games are actually being watched, or if we are out and my mind is clearly elsewhere. It’s just like anything else, gotta find that balance. Just because there is a game you really want to watch doesn’t mean you get to do it if you’ve watched one the night before or a bunch that week. Build up good will during the summer months, pick and choose the important games that actually need to be watched. Also if you know shes going out on a given night, set that night aside for sports viewing. If you happen to have a girl that likes sports as much as you do, good for you, but I think most of us are not in that category and actually prefer not to be. Finally, whether you have action on it is irrelevant to viewing pleasure or the outcome. If you don’t get this last point, stop being an asshole and yelling at the tv during the first inning/quarter/period. Besides, if you haven’t experienced every possible thing that can go wrong during a game, you aren’t good at sports betting yet because you haven’t done it long enough
and the betting compromise king is Kevin McClelland
I handicap sports and follow some handicappers for a generous side income, my girlfriend respects that. She also gets annoyed with how many sports I watch and how I often watch sports instead of spending time with her.
Fortunately I came up with a great solution in my man cave where I’ve set up three TVs (a 65\” and two 32\” flat screens). This way I can comprise and watch a show/movie with her, as well as keep tabs on a couple games on the side.
I have to admit she’s a great girlfriend for taking the compromise and even letting me throw sports on the side TVs while we spend time together… but if you want to last with a girl she’s got to let you do what you love right?
