Loving a man who is infatuated with video games can be challenging but rewarding. It can be difficult to gain, and keep, his attention. However, once you have his attention, you can figure out the kind of man he really is. Loving a man who loves video games means that you love a man who also loves to be a child at heart, which makes for a very interesting relationship.
1. In the beginning...
You think he's totally adorable and you don't mind him playing all the time. He loves explaining his games to you...just because he wants to keep you interested.
2. He might just hand you the controller (by the way, don't ever call it a remote...it is NOT a remote!).
I've been in this position...he says, “Here ya go babe, I have to pee. Don't let him die.” Oh yeah, sure thing, because I play 17 hours a day like you...not! And then he gets mad when you run his guy off a cliff on accident.
3. You start to realize
His games are so important. More important than eating food sometimes. He becomes a “snacker”.
4. You both get out of class for the day and...
Sometimes you just need love...and a hug...and maybe some human interaction.
5. Sometimes taking the controller away works...
...sometimes it doesn't. It just depends on his mood or what game he's playing.
6. Some days...
Some days you just want him to telepathically read your mind and know that you want him to turn the game off, but he doesn't read minds...so you're SOL.
7. You start annoying him.
Hoping for a revelation, you begin annoying him by poking him in the ear, tickling his feet, and trying to kiss him (which sometimes works).
8. You give up.
You are going to say things you don't mean just to get his attention. This usually works. Walking out of his room works, too.
9. Leaving is a bad idea.
The instant you leave it's like no video game exists and he wants you next to him, immediately. If you come back in, (which you should) he is going to go straight back to playing. That's okay. Take it as a compliment.
10. Take a break?
Ha! Unless it involves food, he's not stopping until he destroys every last ogre on Destiny.
11. Don't be on your phone when he's actually attuned to you.
The instant you don't pay attention to him...WWIII.
12. When he loses a big game, be there for him.
This is usually not a pretty sight. Stay back 300 feet. Offer him pizza.
13. Beware. It's not just his Xbox or PlayStation.
He is also addicted to his phone...but only for games. Don't even ask if he read your most recent article.
14. In the end…
...you may be enraged on the inside and want to physically smash the crap out of his console, but then you remember how adorable he is with all his gaming voices and attempts to teach you how to play.
15. So,
the moral of the story is...just smile and act interested. He really does love you. He just loves his games, too.
