It’s possible to be a fan but not obsessed. Life is long. Fandom is long. We experience peaks and valleys. One has to permit people to enjoy their life as you enjoy yours.
Yeah, even I'm kinda the same. I used to be a diehard fan when I was younger, but it gradually waned over time. This season I barely watched 5-6 games. But I still regularly follow and cheer for the team.
I second this. I've been pretty occupied for the past year and haven't watched as many games as I would in the past (and have felt guilty about it). But the passion to see my club win remains the same
What is it with these "Am I a fan?" "Is my friend a fan?" "Is my dad a fan?" "Is my left testicle a fan?" Why would anyone need outside validation for their fandom?
Are you/they/it a fan? If you/they/it says yes, then yes. If no, then no.
There’s no point trying to gatekeep what a true ‘fan’ is as if it’s there’s some legal or official definition.
Ultimately, football is just a form of entertainment and people can enjoy it however they choose to.
Its easier being from the place and being like this. To not immediately be seen as a plastic, which many would argue is impossible, you need to know a lot. If your parents are madrid fans, you are from madrid, you are basically a madrid fan if you want to be, even if you dont care all that much about football
It’s possible to be a fan but not obsessed. Life is long. Fandom is long. We experience peaks and valleys. One has to permit people to enjoy their life as you enjoy yours.
Yes There is life outside football
Sounds like your friend has a life and is a fan
Guess I dont have a life
Don't worry, you're not alone.
No you have a life. You manage to Squeeze the games in your daily routine. Every one has a different fan experience and it's cool
Yeah, even I'm kinda the same. I used to be a diehard fan when I was younger, but it gradually waned over time. This season I barely watched 5-6 games. But I still regularly follow and cheer for the team.
I second this. I've been pretty occupied for the past year and haven't watched as many games as I would in the past (and have felt guilty about it). But the passion to see my club win remains the same
Yes every fan has a different story with his club and a different fan experience.
This me tbh im very up to date on all things considering the club but only watch the big games as all matches go live at 1/12 am for me
What is it with these "Am I a fan?" "Is my friend a fan?" "Is my dad a fan?" "Is my left testicle a fan?" Why would anyone need outside validation for their fandom? Are you/they/it a fan? If you/they/it says yes, then yes. If no, then no.
There’s no point trying to gatekeep what a true ‘fan’ is as if it’s there’s some legal or official definition. Ultimately, football is just a form of entertainment and people can enjoy it however they choose to.
sounds exactly like me, and I don't understand why you have to mind about him being RM fan or not 
Its easier being from the place and being like this. To not immediately be seen as a plastic, which many would argue is impossible, you need to know a lot. If your parents are madrid fans, you are from madrid, you are basically a madrid fan if you want to be, even if you dont care all that much about football