| | What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?Page 5 of 8 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) | Well, as a gal that has discovered that there is physics involved in motor sport -- NASCAR doesn't leave such a bitter taste in my mouth.
Oh, and off topic -- we have just got a shoe store for men here in Townsville.
My teenage boys have no interest at this stage, but,
- I live in hope... | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 8:42:51 AM | | My ex husband used to as soon as we got in the car turn on sports center so, no converstation with me going on. I can recall him sitting on the couch and watching some game constantly and when I tried to get his attention and sit on his lap, he would look around me at the tv. Who wants to live with that? lol | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 2:41:34 PM | My ex husband used to as soon as we got in the car turn on sports center so, no converstation with me going on. I can recall him sitting on the couch and watching some game constantly and when I tried to get his attention and sit on his lap, he would look around me at the tv. Who wants to live with that? lol
I'm no relationship expert but it sounds like your ex was using sports as a way not to deal with whatever issues you two had (or he had with you) in your relationship. If you could have removed sports from the equation, he would have used something else. In your case sports was the end result, not the root cause. Your relationship had problems long before sports came along. Had sports been an issue from day one you probably wouldn't have fallen in love with him in the first place.
Not unlike a wife blaming the other woman when a man cheats, instead of trying to understand why he cheated in the first place.
Sports was NOT to blame in your relationship. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 3:36:58 PM | | Thats very interesting so when I was pregnant and feeling sick and we were at his sisters house watching a game and I wanted to go home and he would not leave until it was over and so I drove myself home throwing up on the way home, that was how he was dealing with the other issues? Im not buying that sorry. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 3:42:56 PM | | I think that one could very possibly be the love of my life. Hating sports myself, I could definitely see this as a plus. I avoid the one's who are so die hard and have what I call jock itch of the brain, but I don't mind if the guy is fit. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 4:22:08 PM | Let's not confuse fitess and watching sports. I run every day, go to the gym and play soccer (well) and hockey (poorly). I'm into almost zero sports as a spectator with the exception of some of the Olympics.
My girlfriend likes me fit. She also probably has no regret that unless I really think about it, I can't name a single player on any professional sports team. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 5:59:12 PM | | My point Indy, is don't blame sports, blame your husband. You make it sound as if all sports fans would treat you that, they won't. Your ex was an idiot, but it isn't sports that was to blame, it's him. Now do you understand? | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 6:47:35 PM | My point Indy, is don't blame sports, blame your ex husband. You make it sound as if all sports fans would treat you that way, they won't. Your ex was an idiot, but it isn't sports that was to blame, it's him. Now do you understand?
Take away sports and he would have used something else to ignore you with, porn, video games, a night with his friends or whatever his drug of choice but he still would have been a jerk, sports or not.
Sorry, had to re-write this as I hit "post" too soon in my previous comment, lol. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 9:28:36 PM | If a man lives vicariously though some team, I am instantly disinterested. Seriously, what a waste of time. If he plays sports then that is awesome and I will fully support that. And after being in a relationship with a "runner" (because he NEEDED to run) AND seeing the selfish character of many men who are obsessed with competitively running/cycling/body building... that"involvement in a sport" is of little interest to me. I refuse to run my life based on another person's addictive, compulsive behavior.
I prefer men who are fit and take care of themselves but are without addictions, including addictions to teams and sports. Any type of OCD behavior is out for me. So a guy who is indifferent to "sports"but can go play game of touch football, go for a walk, a jog together or a 10 mile hike, or play an impromptu game of baseball, he is more of a winner in my mind than some guy who paints his face, screams and curses a TV because some group of men, totally unrelated to him who are not his friends, family or even aware of his life, just won or lost a game.
So yeah, if you are hitting the gym and taking care of yourself and are not some anemic unwilling to ever pick up a, lacrosse/soccer/basketball/football and play a game of rugby or whatever (even with made up rules) with a group of local kids "just because," then why would anyone sane care if you are obsessed with watching a group of guys on steroids biff each other in the head for two hours straight? | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 6/30/2012 11:11:10 PM | I'm not into 'sports' myself. Not the usual ones in North America and not that much for the others. Hockey is the national pastime here. Do I like it? No. lol
I prefer soccer, tennis, even golf! But I'm not a fan of any. Also enjoy some track and field, and people accomplishing feats of strength, endurance, etc but again I'm not a big fan of any. I like dancing better. Yep.
I'm not a wallflower, just not into the usual sports.
A woman who loved hockey would be a bit miserable with me. :p
Car racing, watching a car go around the track dozens of times? No.
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Posted: 6/30/2012 11:12:58 PM | Guys! Is it a turn on/off/indifferent if your lady is more into sports then you?
It's a definite downer for me. I hate sports. I don't give a damn about watching basketball nor anything of that sort and I can't stand being in a room where someone has some kind of game on TV; even if I don't watch it, just hearing it makes me want to take a hammer to the screen. So, when I'm reading a woman's profile and she mentions she's into this sport or that, it's a huge, huge, huge turn off. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 7/1/2012 10:02:16 AM | If a man lives vicariously though some team, I am instantly disinterested. Seriously, what a waste of time. If he plays sports then that is awesome and I will fully support that. And after being in a relationship with a "runner" (because he NEEDED to run) AND seeing the selfish character of many men who are obsessed with competitively running/cycling/body building... that"involvement in a sport" is of little interest to me. I refuse to run my life based on another person's addictive, compulsive behavior.
Not all or most sports fans are like what you described. Many people can enjoy watching sports without being obsessed about it. Also there are plenty of people that are obsessed with other hobbies. Cars, poker, video games, hunting, shopping, certain TV shows, movies, books etc. This is about a personality flaw with these particular individuals. Not all sports fans. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 7/1/2012 10:31:14 AM |
Don't buy all these women saying they would love a guy that is not into sports. Granted, a "jock" or "sports nut" may not be attractive but at the end of the day most women want to date a man not a girly boy. Are you into guns? fishing? etc...? If not, do you play music or have some other talent? I have never met an extremely attractive woman that was into guys that related more towards women than men.
I have recently started dating a man who in no way is feminine. He doesn't care for watching the T.V. at all much less sports. He does have an active interest in participating in sports and we have done this together. His real interest right now, I have found thus far, seem to be in me, learning about me and enjoying his time with me, which is refreshing. His communication skills are amazing. I am also learning about him...I pay attention. So does he. I like this. He has brought me flowers, cut fresh from his garden. He knows I prefer to cook than to go to a restaurant so he will bring over groceries. After dinner he has read some amazing stories to me from some books that he brings over. I love to listen to him. His voice is deep and resonant. He helps me cook and clean up afterwards and...he sang while we did it. His voice is amazing.
He opens and closes my car door. He opens my door before we enter/exit anywhere. He pulls out my chair for me and stands when I enter a room. He has me walk on the side of the road away from the street when we walk together after dinner. He is very protective of me.
In no way does he come across as a girly boy just because he doesn't like to sit around and watch men run, fall down and pile up...run, fall down and pile up. I don't care for effeminate men at all. He is full of testosterone and he relates to me as a woman quite well. He even cries when we have watched a movie together, not trying to hide his tears but rather just wipes them away and asks me if I am ok with the movie because it was very sad. We talk about what we watch, how we felt about it and it isn't always the same, but we are learning about how the other one thinks.
So your theory about a man liking sports = manly man is very wrong. I have seen some f the male posters here who state they don't care for sports either and they look mighty manly to me. Remember, there were many men before the T.V. was invented. Just because the flat screen holds one mans attention doesn't mean it holds all mens attention....some men prefer their eyes to be on a woman over a bunch of men running around a field.
It seems a little backward that you find men whose interest relate to women "girly" over men whose interest are in watching other men in tights throwing around a ball and patting each others behinds...yea, that is real manly. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 7/1/2012 10:28:49 PM | Watching or playing?
I find watching sports, whether you are with friends or at a game is more of a social thing. I don't know football worth crap, but I LOVE going to the game (go Chiefs!) and cheering for my city. When you and 60000 fans root for the same team, it can be exhilarating, whether you know the game well or not. I would also watch sports on TV with a girlfriend if it was something she was passionate about. If not, I'm sure she would be just as happy if we went out and took a walk instead. The thing isn't the sports, it's spending time in each others company that's important.
As for playing, I think most women probably don't care, unless it is their passion and they want someone to share the same passions with them. I had an ex who was hardcore into "guy" sports such as motocross, surfing, skateboarding. I didn't do any of these things (at least well) and we had a solid relationship as she separated that part of her life from our relationship. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 7/2/2012 6:19:33 AM | A world free of variety would be boring as hell. I can take or leave sports, but I can't stomach people who think the entire world should change to suit them.
Having nothing but a woman to look at 24/7 would be incredibly boring and I would not be able to stand such a relationship for very long. If a relationship will not allow for both people to do the things they enjoy (some as individuals, some as a couple), it is not for me. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 7/2/2012 6:29:55 AM | some men prefer their eyes to be on a woman over a bunch of men running around a field.
It seems a little backward that you find men whose interest relate to women "girly" over men whose interest are in watching other men in tights throwing around a ball and patting each others behinds...yea, that is real manly.
Sorry, but this is asinine too. I am glad that you found somebody that is everything you are looking for...good for you. However to say that in some way you are choosing to look at sports instead of a woman is just plain stupid. There is no preference involved. I watch sports, I read, I work out, I go to movies, concerts and travel. I prioritize my entertainment. If there is a sporting event I want to watch but there is something I would rather do at that moment. I record the program and watch it later. Some people like sports, some dont. I do not make any assumptions about a person because of what he or she finds entertaining. I will not try to push what I find interesting on my partner. I will find what we like to do together and what we will do apart. The things will like to do together we will do together. The things we like that the other person doesnt we will give each other time to pursue. | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 7/2/2012 9:10:34 AM | | I have menat a lot of guys who are not into sports...doesnt mean anything to me. Everybody has a type...maybe these girls....want the loud mouth sports guy...you never know...but stay who you are because if you pretend to be something that you are not...then you willl make her become intereseted under false pretenses...instead tell her about the things you are intereseted in...or she may have just been nervous and needed an ice breaker for conversation...when you said no sports maybe in her mind she was like oh no what can i say now...lol dating is sooo dam hard trying to figure everything out lol | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 7/3/2012 6:09:11 AM | | There have been many stereotypes on this thread. Some people are big sports fans. Some people are casual sports fans who primarily watch the big games. Some people will only follow 1-2 sports in particular. Some people have no interest in sports. That's perfectly normal. However people shouldn't generalize men who don't like sports as being girly or men who like watching sports on TV as not being active, intelligent, creative, moral, or not having other interests outside of sports etc. I suspect many of these generalizations came from a few bad experiences with an ex-partner, roommates, relatives etc who like or dislike sports. | |
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Posted: 7/3/2012 6:22:02 AM | hate watching sports on TV!!!!
note, I once went into a strip, bar, I was beggining to forget what a naked woman looked like....lol
all the men where watching the big screen
i really felt like I was in a gay bar..... | |
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| What do women think of men who are not into sports AT ALL?
Posted: 7/3/2012 9:30:03 AM | | I would say that is specific to the female. There are probably many many females who would love to have a man similar to you. The fight between men and women over sports has been going on and depicted in television and movies for generations, many women would like to have that time for other things. Me personally, have loved many many sports for years, so I am looking for someone who likes them, but that is just me. | |
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