Poll: girlfriend/boyfriend

[AWAR]

no but i feel like sharing a funny story:

One friend of mine invited his girlfriend home (for obvious reasons )
They started cuddling but when he tried to go serious she was like "oh no, i dont want"
He got mad, he left her in his bed and went to his pc to play a game, she was speechless and stared at his back for 20 minutes when see finally left without him even responding to her goodbye lol

 

[Archemetis]

My current girlfriend is as much, if not more of a gaming freak then I am.
She understands that games are important to the both of us and wouldn't strike me off because I get a bit engrossed, which I'm prone to doing, I mean I apologise and make sure to spend time with her more often if I've found myself disappearing into a game for a few days more than I should have.

The only one she might have problems with is WoW, 'cos she doesn't play and it eats up a good majority of my time when I can afford to play.

Other than that it's really just a case of "Hun, I'm gonna play some L4D with Sam and Gary for a while, chat later." and she's OK with it.

 

[Kodlak]

Well I'm away in the week so I can play as long as I like and luckily my girlfriend goes to bed early(~10pm) so if I want I can get a few games in before sleep time. She doesn't mind games but she only likes old games like Sonic(original) and doesn't think you should play games for hours on end.

 

[Nmil-ek]

Nope my bitches know not to get on at me about the things I like, keep that pimp hand strong bros.

 

[gmaverick019_v1legacy]

(we all know, a mate can get extremely....nagging and annoying, and its nice to sit down to some game time and not have the game nag back at you, but give you the pleasure you deserve)

All about which you think is more important: the pleasure of an uninterrupted video game, or the pleasure of the company of the person you at least supposedly love. If you actually loved that person, it would be a no-brainer which one you should choose. "its nice to sit down to some game time and not have the game nag back at you, but give you the pleasure you deserve" I see which side you take on that note. You little shut-in, you. Maybe you might be better with a Japanese girlfriend doll. It won't nag and can only pleasure you.

Spoken like a true man who does not know what having a girlfriend is like.

So I bought my wife overseas? My girlfriend before her was a robot? Look at it this way: a person is NEVER more important than a game. What do you prefer more: human companionship or a toy? Video games being that toy. Only a complete shut-in or a friendless dick would prefer playing a video game to actual human interaction. That or a WoW player.
And maybe there's a difference between how we view the term "girlfriend." Maybe you mean "some girl I keep around for the sex but who has absolutely nothing to do with my personal life."

It's very possible you bought your wife overseas, but I wouldn't really care to speculate on the issue. There is probably a difference between how we view the term 'girlfriend'. I think of mine as someone I love spending time with but sometimes, and quite often, like to get away from and to explore the other things that interest me in my life. So it's difficult to be black and white about what you prefer, videogames or your girlfriend. Obviously if I had to choose only one for the rest of my life I'd choose the girlfriend, but when it comes to the day to day, picking her everytime is a recipe for annoyance and resentment.

you sir. deserve a cookie

this is what i was originally thinking the whole time. couldn't have said it better myself

 

[blue heartless]

Sometimes my girlfriend get upset when I become excited with a new game because it means I may be spending less time with her, and every time she gets one she is excited about I am excited for her because it means we can bond over it.

No forseeable problems.

 

[Pimppeter2]

Nope. Most of my girlfriends don't even know I game.

Hell, most of them aren't around long enough to. I like being a teen. No pressure on such things as relationships

 

[teisjm]

Sex > Video Games

But this is beats both options by miles.

Spoiler: NSFW

OT: no, she's never minded my gaming, she games casually herself, mostly stuff like Sims, guitar hero and spore. We've played a lot of mario-kart together as well.

Shes got plenty of other things to get upset by though, mainly me smoking, and me not wanting to change swap my wardrobe for tighter clothes.

 

[gmaverick019_v1legacy]

Sex > Video Games

But this is beats both options by miles.

Spoiler: NSFW

OT: no, she's never minded my gaming, she games casually herself, mostly stuff like Sims, guitar hero and spore. We've played a lot of mario-kart together as well.

Shes got plenty of other things to get upset by though, mainly me smoking, and me not wanting to change swap my wardrobe for tighter clothes.

the most important things of life cookie goes to you sir for that epic pic

i shall appeal at your court case if you get reporte for such an awesome pic =\

 

[MiracleOfSound]

no but i feel like sharing a funny story:

One friend of mine invited his girlfriend home (for obvious reasons )
They started cuddling but when he tried to go serious she was like "oh no, i dont want"
He got mad, he left her in his bed and went to his pc to play a game, she was speechless and stared at his back for 20 minutes when see finally left without him even responding to her goodbye lol

Your friend has the right idea. I would do the same thing, just not get mad about it.

 

[Jory]

I find it's best to keep the two things separate. Just game when the lady friend isn't around

 

[Jenova65]

I wish my husband would game more, but he only fires up his old Xbox to play Republic Commando and Medal of Honour occasionally. I am usually playing something whether on home console, handheld, whatever, and my husband doesn't mind. He occasionally 'ruins', my fun by saying unreasonable things like ''I'm coming up to bed now, darling'' *tuts*
But I have 3 kids (18 yrs, 15 yrs and almost 9 months) so I am clearly still responding to human relationships and all that they require to remain happy and healthy ;-) Thing is I love gaming but my family do come before that. Just don't bother me in a boss fight............

 

[Iron Mal]

Can't say that it's been a problem for me (then again, I normally make a habit of prioritising my loved ones over my game playing, it just strikes me as the right thing to do).

My girlfriend isn't bothered by me playing games and it would be somewhat narrow minded of me to take issue with her doing the same.

 

[Red Bomb]

The whole reason me and the boyfriend are together (according to him) is because the first thing I said to him was "omg, have you seen L4D!!??"
So, we are both gamers. No issue.

 

[KariDean]

I have never had a problem really especially not with my current boyfriend. It is really nice as we either play on games together or watch each other and we always seem to have such good times, but it does make such a difference to find someone whom you have a lot in common with its so great.

 

[Legion]

No, and it never would happen.

If I were in a relationship then gaming would only take place when I am alone (and have no plans with my partner), or if she was into it too. I'd never have a girlfriend round and play games while she does nothing (unless she honestly wanted to watch).

 

[MiracleOfSound]

no but i feel like sharing a funny story:

One friend of mine invited his girlfriend home (for obvious reasons )
They started cuddling but when he tried to go serious she was like "oh no, i dont want"
He got mad, he left her in his bed and went to his pc to play a game, she was speechless and stared at his back for 20 minutes when see finally left without him even responding to her goodbye lol

Your friend has the right idea. I would do the same thing, just not get mad about it.

Indeed
Cuddling is EPIC.

Sure is, People need cuddles, and depriving your GF of them will in turn probably deprive you of many BJs down the line.

 

[geon106]

As much as i feel sad for admitting it. WoW has caused a few arguements to start between me and my fiancé. She plays it too and that does bring issues with it. But overall nothing serious has ever come between us due to games

 

[similar.squirrel]

Multiple-hour co-op sessions have kept me off msn, which makes me feel kind of guilty. Luckily, she's into games. So I think she understands. Only reason I'm not playing anything at the moment is because she's got my Xbox.

Still, you feel like a boor for playing something brainless like Gears of War instead of having an intelligent conversation.

 

[Broady Brio]

Haven't met that "Special Someone."

So, no.