Inactive hobby ideas for injured boyfriend

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jaz050465
jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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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.

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  • obeseandsassy
    obeseandsassy Posts: 118
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    harassing people on the mfp forums
  • benol1
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
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    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
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    I agree with the reading. Or maybe take the time to learn a new language/skill
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,472 Member
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    drinking.
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
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    I find alcohol helps pass the free time
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
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    Read

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    A puzzle?

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    Or something he would really like to do^^^
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    When I was laid up, my hubs came home one day with paint by numbers...kept me busy..
  • angiewf
    angiewf Posts: 175 Member
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    I'm going to stick with alcohol
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
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    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
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    Candy Crush Saga can eat up hours. :sad:
  • gzus7freek
    gzus7freek Posts: 494 Member
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    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!!!

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  • MFPRat
    MFPRat Posts: 201 Member
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    I took an online college course when I was laid up after foot surgery.

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