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If your partner has a football season ticket…

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HomeAloneBoxingDay · 26/12/2025 16:22

Would they go on Boxing Day and leave you home alone all day?
Just wondering if I’m being unreasonable because football bores me rigid and I can’t imagine leaving my partner of 6 years alone on Boxing Day.

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Maddy70 · 26/12/2025 16:51

Yes ... Boxing day matches are unegotiable.
Why don't you go too?

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HomeAloneBoxingDay · 26/12/2025 16:51

toomuchfaff · 26/12/2025 16:51

can’t imagine leaving my partner of 6 years alone on Boxing Day.

You sound very needy.

Least need person I know, but 2 days per year mean family time for me.

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HomeAloneBoxingDay · 26/12/2025 16:51

wombat1a · 26/12/2025 16:46

You're kidding right? This is one of the best days for footy, get them out of the house - some peace and quiet, lovely.

No.
Every day is peace and quiet, I work from home and feel quite sad today.

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toomuchfaff · 26/12/2025 16:51

can’t imagine leaving my partner of 6 years alone on Boxing Day.

You sound very needy.

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HomeAloneBoxingDay · 26/12/2025 16:50

Arlanymor · 26/12/2025 16:28

Why don't you go and do something to entertain yourself? If my dad wasn't 80 and didn't fancy standing in the cold for 80 minutes we'd be at the Arms Park watching the derby with the Dragons. As it is we're watching it at home. Rugby not football, but it's just as a much a tradition when it comes to Boxing Day matches. Football bores me rigid too, but wouldn't bother me if a partner wanted to go and watch a match today - blow the cobwebs away.

Everyone is busy, my kids are all adults and at partners families.
I work from home and spend all week alone.
I’m from a family where christmas means spending time together and the men are not football goers.

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Hedjwitch · 26/12/2025 16:47

Yes,he would if we lived nearer and I'd be quite happy to see the back of him.

skippy67 · 26/12/2025 16:46

Burningbud1981 · 26/12/2025 16:24

Also to add I am very disappointed there is only 1 premier league game today 😂

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Same. My DH has a season ticket for his team. Boxing Day footy is the absolute best. 😊

Brightbluesomething · 26/12/2025 16:46

If I had a season ticket I’d be there too. Since I don’t I’ll be watching the match with my DS. A lot of our friends are going to the premiership match today and looking forward to it.
I’ve dated various men with season tickets and as a football supporter myself, Boxing Day football is great. I wouldn’t expect to get a choice in whether they go to the football, given they’re grown men, but I’d also expect them to prioritise me/the relationship too.
If I’m honest I haven’t found one that’ll do that yet. I compromised last Boxing Day and watched some of the match on my phone while visiting ex’s family and was slated for it. This year I’m single and can do as I please.

wombat1a · 26/12/2025 16:46

You're kidding right? This is one of the best days for footy, get them out of the house - some peace and quiet, lovely.

Ghostofborleyrectory · 26/12/2025 16:45

My partner (who has a season ticket) asked me if was OK for him to go and I was delighted- reading a good book with leftovers, chocolate and gin.

TidyCyan · 26/12/2025 16:43

Can I just say it's nice to have a football thread without pages of "Ugh, overpaid idiots kicking a ball/why are they paid more than nurses/my DH can't stand football because he is so super speshul".

Netcurtainnelly · 26/12/2025 16:39

Boxing day sport is traditional yabu.

RenoDakota · 26/12/2025 16:38

Mine, a season ticket holder, is out at the match at the moment. I have had a blissful afternoon on my own, napping then reading a book.

SuperDuperFragilistic · 26/12/2025 16:37

HomeAloneBoxingDay · 26/12/2025 16:22

Would they go on Boxing Day and leave you home alone all day?
Just wondering if I’m being unreasonable because football bores me rigid and I can’t imagine leaving my partner of 6 years alone on Boxing Day.

Yes, they have done. I usually book a treat for my daughter and myself. Or just enjoy the peace.

This year they are actually playing on the 27th, so we are all going.

blankcanvas3 · 26/12/2025 16:36

Yes he does go every year. Not today though cos they’re not playing until tomorrow! I don’t mind or care, he pulls his weight the rest of the time so who am I to deny him a couple of hours doing what he loves most.

mynameiscalypso · 26/12/2025 16:36

We were hosting today so not football here but I know my dad went out to see his local team play (not even a team he supports), leaving my mum at home alone this afternoon. They seemed perfectly happy with that arrangement!

pinkysmum · 26/12/2025 16:36

Currently sitting in on my home whilst OH and 2 adult sons at the football.
It slightly hacks me off that the assume it is OK and is "tradition", but I'm not that bothered really. It also happens every New Year's Day.

BauhausOfEliott · 26/12/2025 16:35

Boxing Day football is a huge tradition. I’d assume a season ticket holder would definitely go.

I love football so I’d probably go with him but if not I’d absolutely love a Boxing Day alone tbh.

HighLadyofTheNightCourt · 26/12/2025 16:35

DH didn’t go when DS was very small but that was more about solidarity in looking after hyperactive toddler!
He would go now unless we had very specific family plans. I wouldn’t expect him to stay at home just for the sake of it.

HumbleStumble · 26/12/2025 16:34

Yes 💯

TidyCyan · 26/12/2025 16:34

I keep poking the ticketing page for returns for my team's 2 games this week but nothing doing. They're like rocking horse poo.

CrawlingBackToYou · 26/12/2025 16:33

Yes absolute bliss love a football day, time to myself, eat what I like, watch what I like.

If I’m lucky they’ll be another on New Year’s Day too, perfect break.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 26/12/2025 16:33

Of course. Today is one of the better days to be a season ticket holder. I’d hate to have a relationship with someone who felt we needed to be together for the day. I’m home alone today, bliss.

Boomer55 · 26/12/2025 16:32

As a real football fan, I’d be hacked off to be left at home. 😳

ilovesooty · 26/12/2025 16:31

crivit · 26/12/2025 16:26

I was the one with a season ticket and would have zero problems leaving my partner alone for hours to go to a Boxing Day game. Partner gets some alone time plus, not a chance I'm missing that atmosphere !

My friend has a season ticket which her husband buys her every year. If her team were at home on boxing day she'd certainly be going.