'I thought this was normal too, but I'm single now': Woman's boyfriend of 2 years catches heat for watching football on their restaurant date

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Feb 8, 2024 12:00 PM EST

One of the biggest challenges of a committed romantic relationship is keeping the spark alive. The not-so-happily coupled up love nothing more than taunting fresh lovebirds about when the so-called honeymoon period is going to end. While there is a debate to be had about the validity of that concept, there is no denying that it takes effort to be someone who consistently makes their partner feel valued.

Unfortunately, not everybody wants to do that. With enough time and familiarity, relationships can change for the worse, as proven by one TikToker who took to the platform to complain. Revealing how she and her boyfriend had gone on a date night to a fancy sushi restaurant, she showed him watching the game on his phone rather than talking to her. The comments were soon filled with viewers expressing disapproval at their dynamic, although some defended her man as well. It's never fun going out with an iPad kid, no matter what age they are.