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I am asking this question as a senior in high school.
From my perspective it appears that athletics play a major part in the lives of many young people today. This seems to be true for both guys and girls, but particularly guys.
I am asking this question today; because I appear to be one of the few young men who does not take an active interest in sports. The extent of my athletic experience is limited to some YMCA league games in grade school.
This is not to say that I do not have interests. I have always had a fascination with machinery and mechanical equipment, and have decided to pursue a career in building operations/engineering. I took my interest to another level this summer by pursueing an apprenticeship in this field. My goal is to enter the field fulltime after graduation, in two weeks.
I also take a wide interest in history. It may seem very unusual for someone my age, but I enjoy doing research on various events in history. This may stem from the fact that my father has been a social studies teacher for many years now. As someone who lives in the DFW area, I am currently researching the JFK assasination (on my own time) as we approach the fiftieth anniversary of 11/22/63.
Other interests I have include; reading (mysteries), traveling, family, and city government (I am considering running for city council in the future). Additionally, I enjoy catching a good movie, and volunteering for my church (civic responsibilities/involvement are important to me)
Is it highly unusual that I do not take any interest in watching sports on TV, attending games, or playing a sport for school or a club? I realize I do have unusual interests for someone my age, but they are fulfilling to me as a person (which I believe to be important).
Please answer my honestly. This is an important question, due to some important information I recently received.
It has come to my attention, that the sister of the girl (she is a freshmen, at another school) I am attracted to is now dating a guy. When I asked, someone what this individual was like as a person; the description I was given listed everything I am not.
While this guy is also a freshmen he is taller than I am, and very athletic. Apparently, he is an excellent basketball and football player. He also has an great sense of humor and personality. Additionally he is very attractive physically, (which I am not).
While I consider myself to have a good sense of humor and personality, I am incapable of measuring up to the rest. While this is the sister of the girl, I am interested in; this still worries me as most sisters seem to share everything. Additionally, they also seem to like similar guys.
Given, what I have said here do I have a chance? In my opinion, it is far too late to try and pick up a sport. This would be acting out of sheer desperation.
Please give me your honest opinion. All advice is greatly appreciated!
Thank you very much!
Best,
JW
Last edited by Jay Watson; 05-11-2013 at 08:52 AM..
I married a guy who is only a very passive sports fan at best. He knows a few players and will watch a game (football mostly, some baseball) but sports are way down on his list of things he cares about.
I always found the jock guys to be jerks for the most part...but I was one of the geek girls.
I can see that a High Schooler posted this question.
Because an adult couldn't care less.
In the scheme of relationships, whether a person likes sports is so low on the list it's laughable. How about physical attraction, kindness, sense of humor, common interests, mutual intelligence and similar lifestyle philosophies? When you get older, you'll realize that being interested in sports (or not being interested) in utterly immaterial in founding or maintining a long-lasting relationship.
I can see that a High Schooler posted this question.
Because an adult couldn't care less.
In the scheme of relationships, whether a person likes sports is so low on the list it's laughable. How about physical attraction, kindness, sense of humor, common interests, mutual intelligence and similar lifestyle philosophies? When you get older, you'll realize that being interested in sports (or not being interested) in utterly immaterial in founding or maintining a long-lasting relationship.
Agreed.
Yet, it seems many social events revolve around watching a game.
I actually prefer a guy who's not that interested in sports. And if he plays sports, that's preferable than a couch potato who schedules his life around when the game is on.
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