I am a die-hard Celtics fan. My husband is a die-hard Lakers fan. Swallow that for a second, NBA fan.
What the hell were we thinking when we said, "I do?" Somehow, I thought we could make this marriage work during late May and June every year. I was wrong.
The disharmony started up two years ago when hubby brought home Lakers jerseys for our two girls and, since then, it has slowly gathered up steaming cowpies to this point in the year, where two worlds will (hopefully) collide again.
In the meantime, gameday faces have already made their appearances from both Hornes. I am optimistic and full of vigor. Hubby is Debby Downer.
This is my husband's way of dealing with the possible demise of the Lakers every year: "They aren't very good this year."
Why does he say that?
Because if they lose, he was right and doesn't look like a fan drinking purple Kool-aid. It's his sick way of dealing with possible disappointment.
Every year, the Lakers don't look good. In fact, according to him, the Lakers lost to the Celtics two years ago not because the Celtics were the better team, but because the Lakers weren't ve ...
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