I have watched football ever since I was a little kid. Therefore, I have watched many games, and I absolutely love it. However, there are times that I hate it. Here are 11 Reasons why I have a love-hate relationship with football.

1.) When a huge game is being played and you feel like you can't breathe/you're about to have a heart attack.

The pain and lack of oxygen hurt so much, but it feels so good.

2.) When your team is playing horribly, and you yell so much that you start to lose your voice.

I can't help it that I sound like a man after a game. No judgment zone here.

3.) Your nails look horrendous after a close game, but you don't mind if it was a good outcome.

You can understand why nail salons hate me.

4.) When your team loses it feels like someone died, but you watch them next week anyway.

A little bit of your soul leaves after a loss.

5.) Listening to all of the smack talking for months before the big rivalry game.

Eye roll.

6.) If someone likes your rival, on the day of the big game, you have to pretend like you hate them.

If you still act like you like them you will be shunned by your fan base.

7.) Sometimes you scare people with how crazy you are during games, but it's part of who you are.

I'M SORRY I'M SO LOUD RIGHT NOW I JUST REALLY LOVE FOOTBALL, OKAY?!?

8.) Looking up scores from a game becomes something you do often because you just have to know if there were any big upsets.

I feel like Buddy in the Elf when he says to his dad, "I'll call you back in five minutes!" That's me checking score updates.

9.) You have to schedule events around games because you will feel left out if you miss it.

No, Susan, I cannot go shopping with you Saturday. I have football to watch. Don't ask such silly things.

10.) It's almost a deal breaker when your significant other doesn't like the same team as you (almost).

How could someone so great like such a crappy football team?? Just kidding.

11.) If you miss kickoff when going to a game, it feels like you just missed the best party around.

It's just unacceptable.

Although these are some serious struggles, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love football and will always love football. I hope everyone understands.

Love,

Your Female Football Fanatic