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Originally Posted by FiveSeven;6933116[B
]If you DON'T get an emotional response, not sure why you would even watch[/B].
I read something to the same idea, why we should call teams, them or they not ours or us etc.
If you're self aware enough, you know when your mind is being played or influenced, you then have a choice.
On the topic of sports teams, I came to the realization that its pointless to attempt to stop myself from feeling because it has a positive impact. The negative side is so minuscule it's a worthwhile mental investment.
Obviously, this has it's applicable situations and scenarios where we close ourselves off or choose not to feel, but when it is harmless, why put fourth an effort, why give a #### what people think. Yes I have an emotional connection with the Flames, I have a better day when they win, I get upset when they lose, but that does not change me so much that it will carry on or linger. Nor will it change the way I treat people throughout the day. If I didn't invest my emotions into the teams that I love, I wouldn't watch. I'm a highly competitive person and that bleeds into everything I do or watch. I want them to win. I care. If this is being immature then I will never grow up. If you think you're mature because you don't get invested, pat yourself on the back for me. I personally think growing up is the worst choice anyone can make. Assuming you're responsible and successful lol.
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Makes lots of sense to me and I think it is part of human nature. Personally, I want to be emotionally invested in the Flames.
We tend to ignore stuff that bores us - for instance, golf for me - and we tend to get involved in some capacity in something that gives us pleasure or a thrill. I see nothing wrong with that.
The danger is when you go overboard with a loss or when you can't let a loss go and get on with the rest of your day or your life.