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Originally Posted by mrbill

SO != 'true' OOTP fan

You know, I'd just like to dispell this myth that we're all obsessed geeks with no lives or potential for significant others.

It is, of course, entirely possible for us to have significant others. One simply has to observe some careful rules:

1. Screen potential mates carefully. Ask simple questions like, "Hey would you like to see a game?" or "Are you a fan of baseball?" or "So, what's your take on DIPS anyway?"
2. When your potential mate goes to the bathroom, search his/her purse. Look for baseball schedules, baseball cards, or Lyle Overbay's hotel room key.
3. If your SO/potential SO is not a sports fan, explore the possibility of bribery. Start by offering a nice flowering plant to see if she will let you watch a game. Perhaps roses when you want to spend a day with your OOTP dynasty. Adjust to taste.
4. (Corollary to #3) A simple candy bar should work if you want to watch a lesser sport (Arena Football, NASCAR, Soccer, etc.).
5. Observe her carefully while she sleeps. See if she mutters sweet nothings to someone named "Markus" or "Marc Duffy."
6. THERE IS NO RULE NUMBER SIX
7. (If she mutters sweet nothings to someone named Sublimity, RUN)
8. If all else fails, resort to cold hard cash.