4 Things You Need To Know Before Dating An Athlete

After three years of dating a pitcher, I’ve become a professional at sitting by the sidelines of a baseball field. My boyfriend introduced me to a world in which I had previously been foreign to: the mysterious world of sports. My physically uncoordinated, clumsy self struggled with understanding the hype of baseball season and the reasoning behind long hours of practice. Through this time period, I transformed into an expert in sports jargon. For every game, I sat behind the high fences guarding me from the 90-mile-per-hour fastball that could possibly come my way. I anxiously played with my hair to pass the time and constantly checked the scoreboard. Without even knowing it, I evolved into an avid sports spectator. If you’re going through the same transition and find yourself experiencing the struggles of having to plan your life around a sport you’re not even playing, then here are some wise words to help you through your endeavor: www.athletedatinga...