Dating a Gamer
@ikdh, When on a date/hangtime w/ a girl, how much time is acceptable for a guy to play video games?
This insightful question was brought to you by our dear friend, Chris. He knows how to get a reaction, as proven by the inner monologue that followed: “Oh hellls no. None. Not ever. Not even a little bit.” I stopped just short of adding “FOR SHAME, CHRIS.”
I’m a little biased.
Once upon a time (read: in college), I was friends with a house full of dudes. At one point, they had the couches set up in tiers so that they could more effectively play in tournaments against each other. Need I say more?
FACT: When guys play games like Halo, they enter some sort time-space continuum where hours pass like minutes.
I’d start yelling and they’d be all “WHAT? We’ve been playing for MAYBE 30 minutes. Calm yo’self.” Needless to say, that didn’t go over well. Fights were fought. Stomping ensued. It was a really pleasant time for all involved.
FACT: Whilst playing, grown men will yell at 13 year old boys. They will use words that will make you blush.
I will never understand this.
Eventually, I wised up and started calling in advance. If the guys were “busy” that was totally fine, I’d go ahead and make other plans. Specifically, I’d make plans that involved human interaction and/or seeing the light of day. Apart from my obvious personal preferences, I wasn’t going to begrudge them their preferred pastime. However they chose to spend the day was their own business.
Still, as a general rule, men should know better. Do not bust out the Nyko 80610 AirFlo (Silver!!! So pretty! manly!) while a lady is in the room. The future of your relationship all but depends on it.
Feel like arguing the point? Bring it.
-SARAH
