Here's DeAndre's thought on this topic:
"Ask any
couple, married, dating, and everything in between, the main cause for ANY
argument in the house is not the mysterious telephone call…. Not fighting over
the blanket at 2 in the morning….not even the hidden bank account…. The main
cause sits on your couch, living room table, or the bed. The TV Remote. Season
Finales coinciding with the playoffs, NFL nightgames and New Housewives of
whatever state, Bad Girls Club and boxing. If you or your mate doesn’t have an
agreed taste in TV, prepare for one potentially destructive altercation. I’ve
been there before. Me and my ex would debate over her Flavor of Love, and my
Monday Night Wrestling. The argument lasted so long, that both shows were
missed. But there are solutions to this outrageous situation. Cable
& internet have gotten advanced during the years. Things such as ON Demand
& Hulu have helped contribute to catching up on television episodes. And
for the sports fans? Sports websites and EPSN also has coverage as well. Live
streams, real-time scores, etc. But the main concern is who gets to watch it
live or on its debut when it’s broadcasted. Couples have gone to the extreme as
to buy a 2nd television just to avoid any arguments…but not
everyone can buy a 2nd television!!!!
At
the end of the day, the only key to resolve the situation is COMMUNICATION! If
you and your mate sit and discuss ways to settle the War of the TV, things can
fare well. Just going for/snatching the remote…terrible idea. And everybody
knows that one subject to argue on, bounces straight into another. So the core
solution to the situation is…Communication before Channeling."
So, the dilemma here, as DeAndre mentioned, would be who get's to watch what? Well honestly, as long as the show reruns on a regular basis or before the next episode, I didn't mind missing the first showing. As also mentioned, with all of the new technology, DVR definitely lightens the blows, lol. So for all you couples fighting over what to watch, might I suggest getting DVR service because usually you can record up to two shows at a time. Actually, if you are REALLY feeling like spending duckets, Verizon has a DVR setup that records, I believe, 5 shows at once! If You have more than one television that also helps. Either way let's be reasonable, Ladies, we know there's no point in catching game 5 three months later when it replays. Let him watch his game because Bad Girls Club and Basketball Wives isn't going anywhere! Most shows rerun now a days or are available somewhere if it's not, maybe you two can compromise on a way to rotate or as D suggested catch the sports highlights later. We know ESPN runs that stuff ALLLLL night! If you two don't even live together, well, if the show is THAT important, record it at home or watch it at home first before seeing one another. Do what you have to do to avoid the resentment. However, if you harbor resentment over missing a television show, umm might want to evaluate you all's relationship.So the morals here are COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK and PROBLEM SOLVING. Work it out!
Just a thought...
*** SPECIAL THANKS TO DEANDRE FOR COLLABORATING WITH ME ON THIS POST!***
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