We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Inactive hobby ideas for injured boyfriend

jaz050465
jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
edited January 31 in Chit-Chat
My boyfriend is due to have a back operation and won't be able to do much for a couple of months. He will be off work with loads of free time. Any suggestions about what he can do. At the moment all his hobbies are very active.

Replies

  • obeseandsassy
    obeseandsassy Posts: 118
    harassing people on the mfp forums
  • benol1
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
    Fold the washing? Sort socks?

    Seriously...
    I love reading and if I had that much spare time and unable to be active then I would be looking at reading books I've always wanted to and increasing my knowledge.
    kind regards,


    Ben
  • bernied262
    bernied262 Posts: 882 Member
    I agree with the reading. Or maybe take the time to learn a new language/skill
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    drinking.
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    I find alcohol helps pass the free time
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    20110417085500!Amazon_Kindle_3.JPG?1315500358

    Read

    2513496-881724-the-background-unsolved-bunch-of-jigsaw-puzzles-pieces.jpg

    A puzzle?

    xbox360s.jpg?1316033356

    Or something he would really like to do^^^
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,654 Member
    Reading, if he is keen on learning a new language Rosetta Stone is good, xBox/PS or an intensive game like Warcraft, marathon all those shows he's wanted to watch...
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    he can come to my house and sort our old photos, papers, etc.

    would he like to do something like jewelry/beading? it's fun.
  • Buddhasmiracle
    Buddhasmiracle Posts: 925 Member
    All of the above are excellent suggestions (moderate drinking of course) I am a puzzle person myself, the 1500-2000 pieces kind; and a reader. depending upon the natural of his surgery, he may be kept busy with physical therapy, which is a good thing too. He may also enjoy building models-- cars airplanes, tanks, etc.
  • michelefrench
    michelefrench Posts: 814 Member
    When I was laid up, my hubs came home one day with paint by numbers...kept me busy..
  • angiewf
    angiewf Posts: 171 Member
    Crosswords or sudoku keep the mind active! How about arts and crafts? Men also cross stitch, knit and sew. Painting or sketching. Model making. Scrapbooking.
  • ruwise
    ruwise Posts: 265 Member
    Watch films or catch up on some great TV series like The Wire, The West Wing or Breaking Bad. He'll get addicted to one of those shows I promise you.
  • 294Rich
    294Rich Posts: 171 Member
    If he can sit at a desk, he could learn html / css.

    If he will be lying down, a language course on a podcast or similar.
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    I'm going to stick with alcohol
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Thanks. We've discussed most of them. Ordering lots of DVDs and books. He's not interested in computer games or puzzles but will go to a shop tomorrow to look at models to make.

    Thanks for the suggestions.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Candy Crush Saga can eat up hours. :sad:
  • gzus7freek
    gzus7freek Posts: 494 Member
    Call of Duty - Ghost!!
    Call of Duty - W@W
    Call of Duty - Modern Warfare
    Call of Duty - Black Ops

    Infamous
    Infamous 2

    GET HIM A PS3!!!

    Edit: Spelling
  • MFPRat
    MFPRat Posts: 201 Member
    I took an online college course when I was laid up after foot surgery.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories