Obstacle 1
If I had to write a list of points that would make up my perfect partner, RH would tick many of the boxes. He's funny and kind and generous and clever. He's an amazing kisser and gives the best cuddles. We just "get" each other. We have similar educational backgrounds, and moral compasses, and our value systems are pretty much identical. Sure, there are elements of my "list" that I've had to compromise on - he's not quite as handsome as some of the other boyfriends I've had, he doesn't particularly like dogs, and he's, frankly, absolutely useless at any form of DIY. Those points I figure I can live with. He may not be drop dead gorgeous, but he he's tall with a lovely smile and big blue eyes, and the fact he understands and supports me even when I'm being completely mental tops the ability to put up shelves.
There's one area, though, that we fundamentally, utterly, disagree on. And that's the TV. I will happily and greedily mainline a diet of utter trash, while RH likes to watch things which have meaning and educational value. Take last night, when my (solo) viewing schedule was thus: 7 - 7.30, Emmerdale, 7.30 - 8, Corrie, 8 - 8.30, a quick hoover and polish while a gardening show was on, 8.30 - 9, Corrie again, 9 - 10, Big Brother, 10 - 11, The Bachelor. There was more Big Brother after that, but I had to go to bed. That, to me, was a great evening's viewing. Coupled with a Pizza Express pizza from Sainsbury's and some Cadbury's Giant Buttons, a pedicure, and a couple of magazines, all in my Meerkat pyjamas, it was a perfect night in.
Now we're into the autumn schedules, my heart sings - oh, X Factor, oh (hopefully) I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. And that's not to mention my new favourite TV channel, "Really", which mainly features old episodes of Snog, Marry, Avoid. Really, there's no reason to go out any more.
RH loves sport. All sport, but especially cricket (yawn) and football. I hate it. Is this the man equivalent of trash telly? And is it normal for couples to have such opposing tastes? How do other people manage if they do? One thing's for sure, if (when) we start living together, we will absolutely definitely need two television sets.
Obstacle 1 - Interpol
Labels: Relationships, Television
posted by Cat @ Saturday, October 01, 2011
3 Comments:
We struggle with this too - he cannot abide my preferences for 16 and pregnant, I used to be fat, country house rescue, etc etc. I get bored of cycling, motorsport and rugby. It certainly caused quite a lot of friction when we moved in together initially.
We have, eventually, after a number of stroppy conversations, through quite a lot of trial and error and a lot of actually reading the TV listings and being honest about what we hate, love and can put up with. The middle ground (for us) lies in CSI, Poirot, Pimp my ride and lots of films (though not too scary as I am a wimp). Lovefilm is our friend. I just make sure he goes out every now and again so I can get my fix of tosh. And during the tour de france he gets limitless cycling viewing - it's the major concession that I offer which keeps the balance sweet.
So get scanning the TV pages and find some mid ground! I'm sure you'll find some new programmes that you enjoy too.
Sky+ will be your friend & saviour. Glad to hear you've found happiness other than the telly though!
Oh, by the way, I'm back!
Livvy, last weekend's Scotland game was a bit of a challenge, but we managed it. I punished him with X Factor though!
FLASH!!!!! I can't believe you're back! I've missed you, lovely!
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