That's actually a very interesting question. For myself, I've never been into watching sports for the very reason that watching other people play has never made sense to me. I'm not keen on social relationships programs either, and now you've made me think if it's for the same reason as me not being interested in watching sports.

That said, I do like movies, series, plays, and books, which doesn't fit with the above.

I agree that there's a difference between something being effortful and something being miserable. And that sometimes you need to be effortful in order to avoid being miserable. Building something strong, like friendships or relationships, don't always take effort, though, at least not in my experience. :)