+1 yI do play video games and hope that a partner would be okay with that. I would always ensure that I spent time with them and would love to be able to play with them. We could make it fun and if living together you could even turn it into friendly competition like the loser does the dishes or whateverm which to me just seems like a little bit of fun. You could do naughty versions as well.
It's part of how I interact with my friends so it is important that I can play sometimes so I can spend that time with friends in one way as it's a good way to spend time with friends. As long as we communicate I don't see an issue. I'd also hope they would he okay if I didn't reply immediately. I would always read the message to make sure she was okay and if it was important she is obviously the priority.
Also I kinda like the idea of being able to cuddle up together and play a game. Like you could switch off due to various points like when you die or wahtsver just another way to spend time together and enjoy each others company.
I hope I've made sense. And I'd like to know your thoughts on what I've said. Would you be okay with a partner with those views and such?121 Reply- +1 y
I think that's is totally fair. I don't mind as long as we are cuddling I'll play on my phone or with him Im just a very physical person. As for texting back. As long as I hear from you at some point. I'm pretty independent and know people get busy and will get back to me when they can. Unless again if its important I'll call twice he knows to pick up lol. I'm not a needy person I just need a little attention
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That makes sense. It's like I would willingly at least try things my partner likes. I'd definitely be even more willing if cuddeling could be a part of it. I am independent but I know I'd like to be able to talk to them via text or whatever. And I do get people get busy. Tho I would prefer to at least hear like a sorry talk to you later just really busy sort of thing. I have an overthinking anxiety issue. So I would prefer that. But I get its not always possible.
Im physical as well. I used to hate human contact but with someone I trust I'm okay with it. The best feeling I know is when my best friend hugs me it always relaxs me and helps me stay calm and all that.
I'm independent but I think a bit almost needy with at least wanting that physical contact. I like the feeling of love and care and security it provides. I know how I guess it sounds like not very masculine and quite needy at times but I can't help that.
It's probably odd but I'm more interested in cuddeling then sex in a relationship. - +1 y
That's totally understandable. Yeah. I need to get better about that. I hate being ignored but often forget to text back I know double standard. I'm working on it lol
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It happens. Atm i would be like that as I'm just forgetting everything. Not that it matters don't have a partner so eh.
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Well you'll find someone soon I'm sure you seem like a very nice man understanding kind and willing to adjust things for a relationship. That's awesome and anyone would be lucky don't forget that
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That means a lot to hear. I've tried but honestly I'm starting to think my parents were right.
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Oh stop that. Your a catch I've talked to you before
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Thank you. It's not easy to think that with how little interest I've had and that. And that I've had isn't great. 2 scams, 2 trying to sell porn basically, 1 really big mistake, 1 woman just stopped talking to me after 2 months of talking daily. And 1 who was nice enough to say that they liked talking to me but didn't see it going anywhere. And 3 crushes with rejection.
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Oh hun you have no idea the amount of times I've been rejected. We brush our shoulders of and get the fuck back up and move forward because absinthe would be lucky to have either of us. Remember that
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Anyone would be lucky
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Your right I tend to get more like this around holidays like the 14th. It's not easy with me only having one person who's actually believed I stand a chance while everyone loves to make comments otherwise. Like my parents went from asking if I had a girlfriend. To assuming I was gay as ice not had one and now to its okay if your alone not everyone meets someone.
Then like those around going from relationship to relationship. One I know ended a 3 year one was single a week and where in another relationship. Which has been going on for 3 years now.
But yeah I know your right it's not always easy to convince yourself of that. Thank you for being so kind please let me know if I can do anything to repay that. - +1 y
Geeze judgmental much. Um not all men just want to sleep around that want to be with one women and that's amazing and what we look for so keep that in mind
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Exactly honestly I have no interest in having sex with a partner till after dating a while and an actual commitment. It's partly to see if there is anything there to the relationship and also well a big part of it is my views and how I am as a person. Tho I wouldn't be against sleeping in the same bed for instance earlier then sex. And yeah they are I want that commitment the love and all that
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That's a great and would appreciate that if it were me personally. I am a very sexual person so it's kind of a part of what attracts me to someone. I know sounds shallow but you don't need to necessarily have to have sex to see if chemistry is there
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Yeah thats true and also well no matter what it's likely to be somewhat awkward with a new partner and well that would be worse for me so part of that time is to get to know each other properly and get comfortable with each other like hugging, kissing and then slowly progressing through like sex acts I guess. I know it sounds odd especially for a guy.
And personally I don't think I'm very sexual and also not dominant either in that regard I'm more romantic whxihb must sound super odd and sappy from a guy. - +1 y
Yes that sounds perfect
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In someways I think my first partner will have some benefits for me not having dated. I always think of like nice ideas and stuff to do with a partner or for her. Some is sex based but mostly not so I think that's a good thing.
And well for me I think I was able to break down starting anything sexual with a partner into 8 stages which sounds odd but for me knowing my own limits is important and also I guess it would be important to communicate with a partner thi I guess any convo like that would be awkward. - +1 y
Yes your very thoughtful it will be appreciated by someone
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Hopefully. I would at least like to go on one date soon. Cause it would be nice to not be 23 with not having ever been on one date.
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Thank you for MHO and all the kindness you showed me.
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Absolutely hon
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Well it's much better than seeing TV. A video game is interactive and in some cases, it can be something both the partners can do
Me and my friends had a simple rule while playing single player games: whenever you die, the next guy plays until he dies.
So in this case, let's assume we are playing dark souls and if she dies, it's my turn baby 😂😂. This can be really fun11 Reply- +1 y
Exactly
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302 opinions shared on Relationships topic. I'm a video gamer myself. Not only do I play video games for the fun of things, I also produce my own game play commentary work on my youtube channel. So I'm practically a gamer/camera operator/director/editor/producer and commentator. LOL
If anyone wants to check out my work, I'll let you all have a look at my channel here.
https://www.youtube.com/user/McCaler/videos
Now if I was in that position of being a gamer and in a romantic relationship, as much as I am a gamer,... I don't play around with my console ALL the time. I do other stuff as well that I do enjoy.
I do like to go out and do some photography shooting, gather with the guys to do stuff, I do go to the gym to put in a nice workout for myself. So far that's just the tip of the ice-berg at the top of my head. Go out to a restaurant or a club (provided if I have a shit-ton of cash), do some karaoke and again that's just at the top of my head.
If I was in a romantic relationship, I would give her the attention that she does need, so that way all of her personal, romantic needs are fulfilled, and she's happy and pleased. If she wants to game it out with me, I'm totally good with that.01 Reply
+1 yI am not much of a gamer but I would prefer if we can play together at least so that we can turn it into time spent together rather than away from each other. I'm not so interested in these video games that require a huge investment of time but I like the ones that we can play in short sessions together.
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I used to be a huge gamer when I was a kid. I loved my Famicom (Nintendo in the US) so much. Yet I got into developing video games and that sort of killed some of the joy I had playing and immersing myself in video games. I tend to see the technical side of how the game is built which kills some of my abilities to immerse myself.
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Yeah I'm not a big a gamer either I play occasionally I was just curious what everyone thought
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That's cool tho building them. It's fucking difficult and I wouldn't even know where to start
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My grandfather gave me a huge leg up because I was this crazy child. I played video games and I started dreaming and imagining about what sort of games I would like to create if I knew how. So I started filling journal after journal -- whole bookshelves worth -- of drawings and diagrams and stories resembling video games I dreamed of being able to make.
My grandfather noticed and got me an 80286 along with a C compiler and assembler and a whole lot of programming books. So I started learning how to program games at the very early age of 7. Now I'm a software developer by trade although no longer in the game industry (I work in the film and television industry developing software for visual effects). - +1 y
Damn!!! That's impressive. Wow
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Actually, the programming part might have been my least favorite. I most enjoyed making the artwork and music for my own games when I was doing it as an amateur and designing the stories and characters and so forth. Yet it ended up becoming my job anyway. :-D Wasn't a particularly good artist or musician even though I enjoyed that side the most, but programming starting from a little child gave me a huge edge in that department.
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I think that's awesome and whatever finds you to what you enjoy is what's important
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Anyway, apologies for rambling! I find though with my wife that she's the introvert between us, and I'm the extrovert. She doesn't play many games but she loves to read book after book. So I find myself taking on maybe the stereotypically feminine role sometimes when she's so immersed in her books wanting to talk and do something we can do together and distracting her like, "How's the book? Could you tell me about it? What's on your mind?"
+1 yMost girls usually aren't big into video games but I try play a video game with them that I think to they might like. I have had gamer girls before and I kinda liked that but sometimes they play too long or too much to my liking. I honestly rather spend time with a girl then playing video games they are more fun lol.
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Yeah I totally agree. My ex in high school always wanted me to watch play like it was the best thing I'd ever seen umm honestly I don't care that much. Call me when you wanna see me yeah. That relationship didn't last long
I'd be happy they did. Videogames are beneficial in a multitude of ways ranging from critical thinking, social skills, hand eye coordination, multiple target tracking (useful when driving) and so on. To the point that many colleges are incorporating videogames into the curriculum.
Here's a small example
https://headstuff. org/entertainment/gaming/how-rpgs-can-benefit-the-mind/
Also playing co-op games with your partner helps communication and trust building. Plus it's fun.11 Reply- +1 y
That's awesome I love that
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+1 yMy husband has a weekly Saturday night video game session with his friends. I'm sure he's also going to be playing way more video games now that I got a new job that'll have me out of the house 4+ nights a week lol
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Lol right. I'm sure you have things that need to get done lol put him to work lol jk
2.6K opinions shared on Relationships topic. It's a shared hobby so I wouldn't mind. You can talk about the same thing, play the same thing, watch eachother play, cheer him on when he's going strong, cheer him up when he got rekt for the xth time.
Right now we're both going through Hollow Knight and he watches me play darksouls 3 again.20 Reply
+1 yI don’t mind and I play them myself, but if someone is more interested in a game than he is in me, then I am out.
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Exactly
+1 yI make it fun. Always find a way to play some strip game or something sexual.
My ex girlfriend used to watch me play games. My last one was Resident Evil Village. Their is a storyline to the game, so it’s actually interesting. Other than that, I rarely play games. It comes and goes.10 ReplyI like video games too so it’s a plus as long as we have a balance.
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+1 yI mind if he games more than 3 hours a day. I also mind if he games daily or weekly. Im more comfortable if the guy only plays a few times a month or a few times a year and only for a few hours a day. So its best i dont date a gamer
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I’m currently playing Zelda: Twilight Princess on the GameCube.
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Sweet
I don't mind if they game for a few hours a week, but not daily and for hours at a time either.
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+1 yAbsolutely not. Free time, hobbies, relaxation, or a mental reset. What ever you call it is extremely important and should always be respected. Just be sure to find time for one another. It's the health balance that is key.
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Well said
1.3K opinions shared on Relationships topic. I’m not a fan. Every guy I dated who was a gamer sat in front of the TV almost all day, had no interest in doing anything else, and gave me no attention during that time.
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Anonymous(30-35)+1 yMeh, really. No impact for me in either direction.
I enjoy cuddling way more than playing video games.27 Reply- +1 y
Agreed
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Right
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Nah if i play, i gotta sit up straight and focus. Nobody touch me! Lmao. Gaming can piss me off easily if i start losin so its best i stick to a few times a year. I rather makeout
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I'm super competitive to I have a serious problem lol I get way to involved
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Im competitive but respectful. I dont like banter or rude gamers. I wouldn't even play online. I prefer the old days of having someone come over and battle you one on one
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Yes absolutely always respectful
+1 yI want my partner to do what they wish! I'd rather them have an interest in video games and talk to me about it than have a boring person who only wants sex.
10 ReplyI love to play video games but didn't find much. But your way of expectations is much more lovable. Sometimes playing video games nude might turned into different thing... 😉
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That's a great idea lol
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+1 yNo; I don't mind if she plays video games. She can do whatever she wants.
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I like that attitude 😂😂
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Thanks! Lol
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No thank you😂😂
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You're welcome! :)
+1 yI do not mind. Just know when I say I want to go out, we are going out
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Fuckin right! Or when I want some you give it to me lol or at least let me play with you hahahaha
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Exactly
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Great minds think alike girl
Anonymous(30-35)+1 yI wouldn't mind as long as he let's me play with him sometimes or I watch. Better than him going out without me
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+1 yI only date female gamers who like difficult video games and play for large amounts of time daily.
Non gamers and casual gamers are too boring to date.10 Reply 1.3K opinions shared on Relationships topic. Same, as long as the bills are paid and the chores done... and I still take priority when I need her... games are fine.
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+1 yI wouldn't MIND it but not if it's gonna be an all day/every day thing. I love playing with records but, I only do it for a couple hours a day, if that much!
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+1 yVideogames playing is not the problem. Balance is the key. And if there is no balance, we have problem.
10 ReplyWhy would I get in a relationship with someone who didn't like video games?
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+1 yNo. Most people by my age have their life in order. Games are fun on the side.
10 ReplyI want a Korean girl who can beat me at StarCraft: Broodwar. Problem is I'm Code S when I practice for a month or two, so there aren't very many people who can beat me in a 1vs1.
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+1 ySure, why not. Everyone has their way of relieving stress.
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+1 yI'm a gamer and work on video game coding. Of course I don't mind and in fact it's super awesome if she does 😀
10 ReplyI don't. I would join him but of course he should have a schedule for it. He shouldn't just play video games all the time, but if it's part of his job that's a different case.
00 Reply7.3K opinions shared on Relationships topic. No, it is a much better activity than watching reality TV or using drugs.
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+1 yI hope I find a gamer! Playing video games with my SO sounds like absolutely awesome casual fun together.
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+1 yWish I could find a partner that plays video games. 🤣 I'd you probably play with him too.
10 ReplyAs long as you GUYS don't play your fucking video games all day and help with the fucking dishes yeah I don't mind but at least give me cuddles before you play-
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+1 yIf my partner played video games, then she is now a future potential bride.
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+1 yI may self love video games so that cam connect us. But she better hv sometime for us though @Tiptoetamm
10 Reply 2.5K opinions shared on Relationships topic. Hell yes he spend more time with it then spending time with you
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Anonymous(30-35)+1 yI don’t mind as long as it doesn’t interfere with his life, which also includes spending time with me.
10 ReplyI don’t mind at all because i play the game with him.
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Anonymous(30-35)+1 yAs long she's not glued playing 24/7/365 or unless it's her employment playing video games she'll still need sleep dont want to have a Dracula in my home
10 Reply321 opinions shared on Relationships topic. As long as it is not obsessive then it's fine. Need to have that life balance.
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+1 yNah don't care, its better than her going out without me tbh, she plays more games than me though.
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+1 yAs long it doesn't consume your life. I play some during down time.
10 ReplyMy female partner playing video games I such super Turn on for me.😍😍😍
10 Reply828 opinions shared on Relationships topic. you have to give each other space to breath but take time to be into each other
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+1 yGame is a recreational activity also a waste of time. If she plays 24/7 who's gonna take care of stuffs. You don't wanna starve, right?
10 ReplyI wouldn't mind at all. Any woman that enjoy video games much as I do is okay in my book.
10 ReplyI would love it is she did! Playing games together is my dream!
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+1 yi feel the same way, it’s fun to play together sometimes
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+1 yYes and no. If it’s all the time and I’m not getting enough attention then I care. But it’s for a little bit I don’t care. I don’t mind doing my own thing while they play
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Exactly
I don't mind at all. As long as not addicted to it.
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+1 yIt is super cool if a girl is into gaming!
Having that in common would make things a lot easier.10 Reply
+1 yIf she likes games better idea to play some games with girlfriend
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+1 yNeither of us have any interest in video games. We'd rather go out into the real world and actually do things
10 Reply 920 opinions shared on Relationships topic. i better not mind since i sm a gamer too
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Anonymous(30-35)+1 yI dont date
so I do not want to even hear it lol10 Reply
Anonymous(18-24)+1 yI don't mind bc I like spooning while playing together
10 Reply2.4K opinions shared on Relationships topic. I like your attitude OP and have much of the same view.
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+1 yNot at all! doesn't bother me
Do you know of people that are annoyed by it or something?02 Reply- +1 y
Yeah I have friends that that boyfriend all they do is play Xbox or playstation
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Oh, well I see how that could be annoying :( I guess that is the fear for a lot of people.. that there partner would give them much attention
Could you give some advice? or answer some of my questions too?
She can play games, she can play videos. She can play both, I don't care
Is she hot?
I wanna know how hot she is.00 Reply- Show More (33)
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