10 reasons why you must never date a sportsperson

My heart goes out to all those people who have been in a relationship and wondered – ‘WHY? Why on earth am I dating him/her?’ An age-old problem that still persists, is the choice that we make while choosing the right partner. And trust me, the problem will exist for many, many years to come.

So let me simplify this for you by taking at least one category of individuals out of the equation.

A very common phenomenon is to get attracted to sporting individuals. You look at ‘that handsome athlete who has a well-chiselled physique and is the perfect eye candy’ or ‘that long-legged hottie who is donning that sports bra and looks too hot to handle’.

You wish to approach them and make your move, but WAIT… I would advise you to turn back and run as many miles as you can away from them. It’s a quicksand trap! Don’t ever fall for it!

Never date a sportsperson.

For all of you who are wondering why I say so, read on…

1. They will enter the game only to WIN

It’s not their fault. It’s actually how they have been nurtured and trained. They know how important it is to give it all they have to win a game.

To be precise, they would do all that needs to be done to woo you off your feet and make you fall for them. Like those Disney tales, they will eventually make you wonder whether they are for real or not. Would you like to date a guy/girl who knows how to put in that extra effort to win your heart? Nah! Because such people are fake and suspicious or made to be ‘friend-zoned’, right?

2. They know how important it is to practise

To prepare for the big game, you need to be sure you are thorough with your skills. It takes hours, days and weeks of practice to improve the skills for the big game, and they know it.

They will hone their skills by observing other guys/girls to study patterns and learn ways to improvise in a situation. Why on earth would you fall for a guy/girl who looks around at other men/women? Yes, he/she is definitely trying to double-cross! In a relationship, you are not allowed to be mature enough (by experience) to know how to prepare for the big game.

3. They respect the rules and stick to it

Every game has rules which every sportsperson needs to follow; else there is no fun or excitement left in it. A sportsman/woman will stick by them and make sure that they play fair and hard.

You will certainly notice that they might not do what you expect them to do, because they know it ain’t right. But you’ve always heard “All’s fair in Love and War”, so why should you date them? Why should you date a man/woman who will do all the things right, even if they might sometimes not please you? Because all you want is to be happy all the time, isn’t it?

4. They understand the value of time

An individual who plays or has played any sport in his/her life will always know how important it is to finish the job in its due course of time. That’s because they have been there when their bodies were not responding as fast as they used to a couple of years back or when they didn’t practise their routines on time due to which they lost a chance in the team.

But no, no, no! You won’t be able to enjoy the excitement of waiting for them for hours, days and maybe weeks, to say the right thing or do what they are supposed to.

5. They know how to beat the competition

All they have learnt is how to compete and win. They will always hit the +1 pointer on the scoreboard, because that is what they do.

This will take away the spice of that comparison element from your life. Damn!

6. They listen to their coach

Yes, they do take advice and make sure that they improve. That’s because they know a change for good is what will make them invincible.

So you will see them talking about the relationship and their problems with their confidante. And you will get a point to pick up that fight where you can say to them, “This is not you! This is your XYZ friend talking. I should have better dated them instead.” Arrrggghhhh!

7. They know how to accept defeat

Sportsmanlike spirit is what actually makes them stand apart. They will happily accept defeat and make sure that they do not repeat their mistakes.

Oh my God! This means that they won’t miss you after the relationship is over? No random messages like “I miss U, Please come back…” or “Baby, I am sorry, I am a changed person…”

8. They know how to beat the shit out of their critics

You dare criticize a sportsman/woman about their skill and you won’t ever get a chance to do the same again.

They will stand in front of anyone or everyone who criticizes their choice (that is you). But then you will have no option but to say, “How dare you judge my friend/father/chacha/chachi/mama or anyone for that matter? You should’ve stood still and kept mum. You are not supposed to prove them wrong, they are my family.” Yeah, right!

9. They will improvise

Technique and modifications are what they thrive on. They know how to play the game and how to work a way around the rule when required. But they will always play by the rules.

And so you should walk away because they have changed. They aren’t the same any more, because they have matured as players and are making changes to the game for the better.

10. They will not stop till the last buzzer goes “AAAAEEIIIINNNNNNNN”

They have learnt all their life that the match is not over till the last buzzer goes off or the last ball is bowled. They will keep on playing till their last breath.

Ahh! So they are players and they will always keep playing no matter who they are playing for. Why should you be with them? It doesn’t matter to them if the team they are playing for, changes. It is the game that matters for them. So screw them!

Still don’t believe me? Go ahead! Find one for yourself, and see how your life turns out to be!

And if you don’t find a sportsman/woman in your life, make sure your kids are not at the same place when they grow up. Give them a racquet/bat or let them pick a sport, and ask them to play.