This is all still so new. We both have always gone to all his games. My son would be crushed if one of us stayed home just to avoid each other. I'm doing it for my kid. Its just the anticipation of it all. Besides...Ill be damned if he get all the fun while I stay at home. I plan to just say hi and avoid when possible. I hope it will get easier with time. Good news... no games for a week