For those of us who are football enthusiasts, we may be at an advantage when it comes to relationships. Makes sense….when things go sour with our partner we turn to football. When we get sidelined we wait for a signal to get back on the field. And we instinctively “suit up” before each encounter to protect us from the blows we may incur. So the question arises, do football fans fare better in relationships?
We know the field
Before any play, we need to position ourselves correctly on the field. Being too close to the “end zone” when you’re supposed to be yards away can give you a severe penalty.
So we start at the line of scrimmage and respect the “neutral zone.”
An infraction of this space could again inflict a costly penalty. There’s a time and a place when beginning a play and entering this zone is allowed.
True our goal is to get to the end zone but it will take some strategy, finesse, and opportunity. Some good drives will get you a long way, and patience and persistence is key.
We study our competition
Before any play we size up our competition. Some may block your advance but most you can overcome. As long as you know your routes and can keep other players at bay, you have a chance of advancing.
How do we fumble?
Holding a ball loosely and carelessly could cause it to easily fall into another player’s hands.
But if you hold it too tight it may squeeze out the first opportunity it gets. A proper cradling, warmth, and protection may be the right recipe.
We need to rely on others during a fumble
Losing the ball is devastating and someone else can pick it up and run with it. It takes your buddies to help you regain possession so you can start over.
Treat your partner right and don’t lose them to begin with.
We are always prepared for an interception
The field is fluid and players are out there watching, waiting to grab your ball and take advantage of the yardage you acquired.
Always be mindful of your position and don’t take your possession for granted.
We adapt when we’re in the red zone
Although the red zone is not officially marked on the field, we understand it to be the 20 yards closest to the end zone, or time during a relationship where you can either advance to your goal or fail miserably, losing all the time and work you put into the relationship. Being too aggressive may cause a fumble, interception or even injury. Being too chill could prevent you from ever making a touchdown.
So us football folk know how to stop, huddle, and plan, hopefully resulting in the ball sailing into the end zone without a hitch.
So if you’re in the dating scene and find yourself getting encroached, needing to scramble, or facing a blitz, watch some football and learn how to treat your date right. It might get you a whole new set of fresh downs…….
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Daliah Wachs is a guest contributor to GCN news, her views and opinions, medical or otherwise, if expressed, are her own. Doctor Wachs is an MD, FAAFP and a Board Certified Family Physician. The Dr. Daliah Show , is nationally syndicated M-F from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and Saturday from Noon-1:00 pm (all central times) at GCN.