Dear SinBin – May 6th, 2020

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Q. Hi SinBin, hope you are well and enjoying being home with loved ones. I’m writing because I’m having marital problems. My husband is a huge Golden Knights fan and that’s what has created the issues. We’re both working from home so already our personal space was getting cramped but now that there’s no hockey I can’t get away from him. Normally, three, maybe four times a week I had to myself while my husband was watching the Golden Knights.

I can’t explain how precious those three hours were to me. I love my husband with all of my heart but I need something to distract him a few times a week. Do you realize how backed up I am with my shows? I’m falling a part here.

-Delay of game Debra

A. You are not alone Debra. Significant others across the valley are having the same issue during the quarantine. Without the Golden Knights, there’s nothing that can easily replace the time spent watching hockey per week. Your husband is probably thinking it’s best spent with his wife. That’s clearly not working for you, and others, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

You mentioned distractions, which is a good first step in saving your marriage. I suggest you force your husband on would be game nights to catch up on highly-rated shows or movies that he may have missed over the years. He could roughly spend the same amount of time binging as he did watching the Golden Knights play. If he resists, tell him to ‘act like a man’ and watch The Godfather, The Sopranos, or Narcos. Call out his manhood, hit him where it hurts.

You could also fib and tell him he’s looking a little tight around the waist. Let him think that since the NHL pause he’s grown a little ponch, and it might be best if he spent two hours on game nights to work out. Even if your hubby is in shape, poke hard enough and he’ll worry you’re not attracted to him. We won’t admit it but men don’t like being fat-shamed.

Lastly, if he doesn’t cook, tell him to start. Pick out a few time-consuming recipes a week that will take up hours of his time. This should allow you to gain back some of your precious me time.

If none of that works, divorce him, or just “pause” your marriage. Everyone else seems to be doing it.

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Q. Dear SinBin, I’ve had this problem since late February. Now that there’s more time to think about it with the pause and all, I’m ready to reveal my dilemma. I have two loves and I’m torn. Both are great, one is charming and athletic, the other is a lovable, stonewall panda. Lately, I have come to the reality that both cannot stay in my life. There’s cost, games started, styles, endorsements, etc. Please, I need your help. Who should I start?

-Caught in the crease

A. There’s a great saying that we all know well, you can’t have your cake and eat it too. You might think you love both but really there’s one that means more to you. One sentence stood out to me from your letter, “There’s cost, games started, styles, endorsements, etc.” It’s good you’re starting to realize that only one can be in your life. Is it the more established but older one? Or a giant that’s hitting their peak?

It’s a stressful time and dilemmas like this can weigh you down. Maybe it’s best to step back and allow a team president or general manager to help make that difficult decision. Either way, you should feel good about 55-60 starts next season.

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Q. Yo SinBin, since the lockdown, I haven’t been able to eat or drink right. The warm grub and cold beer just aren’t tasting the same. Although I’m saving money and I don’t have to wait in long lines, lately the food is less exciting and tastes bland. I miss the variety, self-serve condiments, cardboard trays and ‘Go Knights Go’ chants. One night I would eat a pizza and a churro, next night I would have a sushi bowl and a swirl cone. No matter what I prepare or order out, it isn’t what I’ve been used to over the past three years. Any suggestions on how I can bring life back to my appetite?

-Sad STH

A. Well I definitely feel for you. There’s nothing like concourse food. Sure you pay through the roof but it’s all about sharing a meal with eighteen thousand of your closest friends.

May I suggest ordering a pack of Golden Knights koozies for your cold beer. And pick up a few mini frozen pizzas, a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churro cereal and some novelty ice cream at the grocery store. Finally, find your favorite seat and Zoom chat with friends or section mates. Just before you eat, all chant ‘Go Knights Go! Go Knights Go!’ It won’t look like the T-Mobile Arena, but maybe it will feel like it. My other suggestion would be to take advantage of the NHL pause to diet and eat better.

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