I have been married to a gamer for four years and it is still not easy. When they are playing games, whether it be computer or PS4, you mostly get swept to the side. I love video games as much as the next person, but not enough to devote to it 24/7. I couldn't make that commitment, but do applaud the ones that do (i.e. my spouse, Raven). She wants to get into the gaming business badly that she does YouTube and Twitch videos on her days off. Okay, without further ado, here are some things that a spouse goes through on her significant other's gaming endeavors.
1. You have to serve them when asked.
This is not the most bothersome one, but it does become a hassle. If your spouse is playing a video game and streaming it live, then they cannot abondon their station to get a drink or a bite to eat. So, you are basically their gofer for the entire time they are streaming or editing a video.
2. You cannot do too much on the internet.
I love Netflix and Amazon video, which I mostly watch on our PS4. However, if Raven is streaming, then my butt is stuck doing minimal tasks on my own computer because she needs the internet more than I do to stream. If this is happening and I am still on Netflix, then I risk getting buffered until she is done streaming. So, I have to occupy my time by reading, doing classwork, or watching a DVD. I can also sneak in a little YouTube, but try not to overdo it.
3. Modesty around the viewing area
For people who like to walk around naked, you can't do this when they are streaming because they may get booted off Twitch. I haven't done it, but accidents can happen. If you are not sure your spouse is streaming before you enter the room (the door is open most of the time in my case), then you do one or two things: Listen how he or she is talking or ask if they streaming before you go in. I usually can tell Raven is streaming by listening to what she is saying and how she is saying it.
4. Have a little fun with them.
No, not that type of fun, you little pervs. I meant, put something cute on their shoulder, like a stuffed animal. I have a stuffed Pikachu (Piki) and Pichu (Pichi) and I love to mess with Raven and the viewers with it. I would put them on her shoulders and make them dance or kiss her on the cheek. Viewers have gotten a hoot out of it and Piki and Pichi got to be on tv.
