Rita, like the rest of her family, has always been a die-hard football fan. She hid her love for a different team for years, afraid they would be upset. A professor of sports management breaks down BIRGing and CORFing in avid sports fans and what they have to do with family relationship dynamics.

Our expert this week is Michelle Harrolle , Director of the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program at the University of South Florida. If you loved this episode, be sure to check out Papí and I Don't Talk, We Argue, and When Mamí Grieves Differently Than You.

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