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I'm not good at sport. How can I convince my BF not to watch me playing sport?

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Question - (11 December 2016) 5 Answers - (Newest, 16 December 2016)
A female Australia age 18-21, anonymous writes:

I'm not very good at the sport I play, I'm embarressingly bad.

My boyfriend insisted he'd come to one of my games, and he's coming to my game on Wednesday.

I don't really want him to come, seeing as he's really into his sport and he'll be pretty sad to see that I suck at sport.

I don't really allow anyone to come to any of my games because I always get nervous, and I've told him this but he still says he will come. Opinions?

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A female reader, aunt honesty Ireland +, writes (16 December 2016):

aunt honesty agony auntIt is sad that he is still coming even though you are uncomfortable and nervous. But he probably won't notice if you are bad, plus you are probably not as bad as you think. If it goes bad just laugh it off and say well you are still learning. Good on you for trying at sports. Some people give up if they feel they are no good.

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A female reader, person12345 United States +, writes (11 December 2016):

person12345 agony auntThere's nothing wrong with being bad at something as long as you're having fun and passionate about it. I'd personally find it incredibly charming seeing someone I liked continuing to work hard on something they loved. I agree with the below poster about making a joke about it.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (11 December 2016):

I think it's nice that he wants to come and support you. It doesn't matter if you're terrible it's about having fun.

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A female reader, Ivyblue Australia +, writes (11 December 2016):

Ivyblue agony auntWell that makes two of us, and I suspect thousands more, I suck at sport too. If two left feet and un co-ordination was an Olympic sport I'd be gold medalist. That I'm sure of. I doubt you are as bad as you think and it's not about how good or bad you are, its about doing your personal best and having a bit of fun. If he does come, take a light hearted approach before going on to play and say something like " Don't say I didn't warn you, now I'm off to have some fun, wish me luck" If he makes any rude comments then maybe this boy is not as nice as you think he is. Go girl, go have some fun

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A female reader, Youcannotbeserious United Kingdom + , writes (11 December 2016):

Youcannotbeserious agony auntWhy is he insisting on coming when you have specifically asked him not to? Does he do other things you have asked him not to?

Are you really as bad as you think or is it just lack of confidence in your abilities?

I think the best way out of this is to make a joke of it and laugh it off. Explain you enjoy playing sport but will never be much good at it (if that is indeed the case).

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