subject: Don't Lose Him to Satellite Television [print this page] Don't Lose Him to Satellite Television Don't Lose Him to Satellite Television
As if it wasn't hard enough for a girl to spend some quality time with her man, satellite television may have just made it virtually impossible. Ladies, meet the real other woman in your guy's lifehis flat screen HD tv. And, she's not going anywhere soon.
Many of us have already reluctantly given up both Sunday and Monday to our sports fan. With satellite television, however, Tuesday through Thursday is also in grave jeopardy. Hundreds of games, in a wide selection of sports, from basketball to rugby, from all over the world, are streaming into his television. Every swish of the basket, five yard tackle, and triple overtime is so vibrantly clear, your guy will think he's front row and center in the action. So, good luck tearing him away from the second best experience short of being there and having season tickets to every college, semi and professional league sport. You're going to need it.
Speaking of lucky, I hope you happen to also be one of those ladies who just love his friends, because you're going to be seeing a lot of them from now on. They no longer need that sports bar just around the corner. With just a few six packs, a large pizza with all the toppings and high definition television, your boyfriend's apartment magically became one. Sit back and enjoy long hours of high-fiving, in-your-face trash talking, and guttural noise-making with your sweetie and, at least, half a dozen of his closest friends and co-workers. Your little love nest is now located in new uncharted territory. Tourist visa may be required.
Fear not, however, there is a course of action. No, you do not have to hide the remote or land a home run hit with his favorite autographed baseball bat directly into the flat screen. A few unannounced girls' nights should do the trick. It's simple, invite a dozen or so of your girlfriends over, pop some popcorn, stir up some cosmopolitans, and watch a little Sex and The City, or better yet, a Lifetime Movie for Women in surround sound, HD tv. He should get the picture around the same time Mr. Big finds Carrie in Paris. The playing field will be leveled and a happy equilibrium will be back to your home.
If, however, this plan doesn't manage to work out for you, then all I have left to suggest is that you wait him out. As much as he may love his new high definition, satellite television toy, I guarantee it's just a fling. Yes, it's one he will never quite give up completely. But, let's be honest, can you really blame him? With such great sound, visual clarity, quality and variety he'd be foolish not to appreciate all it has to offer. Nonetheless, he won't spend the rest of his life sitting on the couch. Eventually, he'll get up, take a look around and realize there are a lot of other great things in his life he's been neglecting, especially you.
So, don't be surprised if one day, he's off the couch, taking a shower, having a shave and turning the television off for a few hours in order to treat his lovely lady to a much needed and long anticipated night out. Just remember, he may find a slam dunk entertaining in the moment but, you're the one he'll enjoy for a lifetime.
