So I have a hobbie and my hobbie is playing WOW, its great for something to get away with and I do have an 80 and one of the main healers in my raid guild, we are almost finished clearing 25 man. We raid a lot and usually the raids and what not gearing up my character has been getting between me and my GF. Today I think was the last straw when she came over and she was kissing on my neck and what not and I told her could she atleast give me 30 mins, because we were in the middle of a boss fight.
She got mad and left she said this was the last straw it was either her or the game, what do i do?
okay two things either
1. you play too much Wow
2. your gf is self centered.
same thing happen to me a few years ago when i was playinig WoW, i was playing so much i forgot about my gf needs. needless to say i'm still with her 5 yrs later. But the fact remains i was playing to much WoW. bottom line is you could be playing to much WoW. WoW has been so dumbed down that guilds really don't have to raid all the time anymore maybe three nights a week and you can progressively move through content. So are you playing to much WoW?
I find letting others dictate my life has never made me happy. Forget your girlfriend if she doesn't want to do the things you want to obviously you picked the wrong girl. Find one like the one I got, she plays WoW with me! We started on FFXI and moved to WoW and we're going to go play Aion together. Having a gamer chick as a girl is the best, trust me. Also it really helps when you live together... I mean honestly she always plays a healer and I'm a tank, theres half a party right there!
That's what I'm sayin', man!!! Gamer chix rock!
Why stick with a girl that doesn't "get it" and is ALWAYS going to be up your ass about gaming?? Why intentionally pair up long-term with someone who you don't mesh with??
It's only going to cause problems in the long run anyway....you'll end up divorced, and bitter, and resentful...and probably broke.
my parents are complete opposites and have been together for close to 30 years of marriage. Chicks that don't "get it", what's there to get you rather explore a game than a women to be happy with? how big of a geek you got to be to try to find a way to play a game and get a girl. This is real life people, you can never have your cake and eat it to. Shit i have a gf for over 5 yrs now and i always get bitch at for something you won't win. Relationships are about compramise and caring for each other not "well if she don't play games, i'm not going to be with her." In my experience that's the attitude that get's you divorced and bitter and resentful. Meshing involves common interest and compromising.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Obviously this will largely depend on the girl. If the girl is what your after, soon as she walks in the room she will have your attention not a game. (unless your married or have been together long enough).
But my advice is ditch the game, for the girl. You are going to gain much more valuable and enjoyable experiences with the girl than you will with the game. When you look back in five years you wont remember the game, you will just remember the time you lost. Im a firm believer in casual play for those rainy days or when your friends/girlfriend are busy. Playing these games excesively will cause you more problems than good.
Play the game now and again, but not when she is with you. Or you could just buy your girlfriend a laptop and the sims 3, and that will solve the problem, you can both sit in silence in your virtual worlds!
...did you press the cancel button yet, Ozarumon? You can always undo it, you know. Millions of people do it all the time.
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I find letting others dictate my life has never made me happy. Forget your girlfriend if she doesn't want to do the things you want to obviously you picked the wrong girl. Find one like the one I got, she plays WoW with me! We started on FFXI and moved to WoW and we're going to go play Aion together. Having a gamer chick as a girl is the best, trust me. Also it really helps when you live together... I mean honestly she always plays a healer and I'm a tank, theres half a party right there!
That's what I'm sayin', man!!! Gamer chix rock!
Why stick with a girl that doesn't "get it" and is ALWAYS going to be up your ass about gaming?? Why intentionally pair up long-term with someone who you don't mesh with??
It's only going to cause problems in the long run anyway....you'll end up divorced, and bitter, and resentful...and probably broke.
my parents are complete opposites and have been together for close to 30 years of marriage. Chicks that don't "get it", what's there to get you rather explore a game than a women to be happy with? how big of a geek you got to be to try to find a way to play a game and get a girl. This is real life people, you can never have your cake and eat it to. Shit i have a gf for over 5 yrs now and i always get bitch at for something you won't win. Relationships are about compramise and caring for each other not "well if she don't play games, i'm not going to be with her." In my experience that's the attitude that get's you divorced and bitter and resentful. Meshing involves common interest and compromising.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Dude, I'm on my second marriage now. First one was 11 years, this one is almost 3 years so far.
Instead of trying to live long term with a chick who's always on my ass about playing games, I chose instead to find women who enjoy the same hobby that I do. Why would you want to spend years with someone in constant conflict??
The real question: Are you willing to be totally miserable, and give up who you are, just to be with someone or just for a piece of ass??
Not me. No fucking thank you.
And I have to laugh....you say you've had your GF for 5 years and you're always getting bitched at? Get some BALLS, man!!
Oh, and here's a tip for ya....there's more to life....MUCH more, than women.
I find letting others dictate my life has never made me happy. Forget your girlfriend if she doesn't want to do the things you want to obviously you picked the wrong girl. Find one like the one I got, she plays WoW with me! We started on FFXI and moved to WoW and we're going to go play Aion together. Having a gamer chick as a girl is the best, trust me. Also it really helps when you live together... I mean honestly she always plays a healer and I'm a tank, theres half a party right there!
That's what I'm sayin', man!!! Gamer chix rock!
Why stick with a girl that doesn't "get it" and is ALWAYS going to be up your ass about gaming?? Why intentionally pair up long-term with someone who you don't mesh with??
It's only going to cause problems in the long run anyway....you'll end up divorced, and bitter, and resentful...and probably broke.
my parents are complete opposites and have been together for close to 30 years of marriage. Chicks that don't "get it", what's there to get you rather explore a game than a women to be happy with? how big of a geek you got to be to try to find a way to play a game and get a girl. This is real life people, you can never have your cake and eat it to. Shit i have a gf for over 5 yrs now and i always get bitch at for something you won't win. Relationships are about compramise and caring for each other not "well if she don't play games, i'm not going to be with her." In my experience that's the attitude that get's you divorced and bitter and resentful. Meshing involves common interest and compromising.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Dude, I'm on my second marriage now. First one was 11 years, this one is almost 3 years so far.
Instead of trying to live long term with a chick who's always on my ass about playing games, I chose instead to find women who enjoy the same hobby that I do. Why would you want to spend years with someone in constant conflict??
The real question: Are you willing to be totally miserable, and give up who you are, just to be with someone or just for a piece of ass??
Not me. No fucking thank you.
And I have to laugh....you say you've had your GF for 5 years and you're always getting bitched at? Get some BALLS, man!!
Oh, and here's a tip for ya....there's more to life....MUCH more, than women.
My thought is that if a woman doesnt have what it takes to make me log off a game i dont need her around. But as for there being more to life than women that is true but here is more to life than gaming as well. My wife doesnt game but after 26 yrs we both have hobbies and we accept the fact that we dont have the same ones.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Um... You are making a lot of assumtions...
Experience life?
That is your opinion of what life is, you are narrowminded in your observations of others. Life is what you make of it, I'm sorry but I really enjoy playing Games with the love of my life rather than coming home and reading the news paper while she makes me dinner and we say nay 2 words to one another.
You know the typical 50's family.
Yeah... your family is just great, your parents who are totally different from each other and share nothing in common, thats the way to go!
...
I socialize with my girl every night man... we have other couples over who are our friends and we watch movies go out to eat, go to fairs and all kinds of things.
Sorry I really like having someone who shares all my views opinions likes and dislikes.
I find letting others dictate my life has never made me happy. Forget your girlfriend if she doesn't want to do the things you want to obviously you picked the wrong girl. Find one like the one I got, she plays WoW with me! We started on FFXI and moved to WoW and we're going to go play Aion together. Having a gamer chick as a girl is the best, trust me. Also it really helps when you live together... I mean honestly she always plays a healer and I'm a tank, theres half a party right there!
That's what I'm sayin', man!!! Gamer chix rock!
Why stick with a girl that doesn't "get it" and is ALWAYS going to be up your ass about gaming?? Why intentionally pair up long-term with someone who you don't mesh with??
It's only going to cause problems in the long run anyway....you'll end up divorced, and bitter, and resentful...and probably broke.
my parents are complete opposites and have been together for close to 30 years of marriage. Chicks that don't "get it", what's there to get you rather explore a game than a women to be happy with? how big of a geek you got to be to try to find a way to play a game and get a girl. This is real life people, you can never have your cake and eat it to. Shit i have a gf for over 5 yrs now and i always get bitch at for something you won't win. Relationships are about compramise and caring for each other not "well if she don't play games, i'm not going to be with her." In my experience that's the attitude that get's you divorced and bitter and resentful. Meshing involves common interest and compromising.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Dude, I'm on my second marriage now. First one was 11 years, this one is almost 3 years so far.
Instead of trying to live long term with a chick who's always on my ass about playing games, I chose instead to find women who enjoy the same hobby that I do. Why would you want to spend years with someone in constant conflict??
The real question: Are you willing to be totally miserable, and give up who you are, just to be with someone or just for a piece of ass??
Not me. No fucking thank you.
And I have to laugh....you say you've had your GF for 5 years and you're always getting bitched at? Get some BALLS, man!!
Oh, and here's a tip for ya....there's more to life....MUCH more, than women.
Spoken like a seasoned veteran I am on my second marriage now as well (10 years and going strong). But you know, guys like us that are older and been around the block a bit had to learn some things the hard way too. I will say this to the OP that Wharg is right, grow some balls to some extent. You would be foolish to marry someone that hates your hobby and treats you like shit. My wife now is a gamer and she also has a high security clearance position with the Federal Government. She makes killer money, she has a IQ to die for and she still loves to game. You would never know it unless she told you but I can spend hours gaming any day I want to as long as I don't blow every day real life responsibilites and necessities.
Everything in moderation is the key. You also need to find someone that is compatible to you. Like Wharg also stated there is much more to life than just women. Not to side step the issue as I love women ; those sexy beasts that they are. However, I don't put up with shit from ym wife or anyone else for that matter. Although, I do not disrespect my wife in any way either. There is a fine balance that you need to find.
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So I have a hobbie and my hobbie is playing WOW, its great for something to get away with and I do have an 80 and one of the main healers in my raid guild, we are almost finished clearing 25 man. We raid a lot and usually the raids and what not gearing up my character has been getting between me and my GF. Today I think was the last straw when she came over and she was kissing on my neck and what not and I told her could she atleast give me 30 mins, because we were in the middle of a boss fight.
She got mad and left she said this was the last straw it was either her or the game, what do i do?
This is sort of an easy and not easy decision.
First of all, in any relationship, you have to put time in. Regardless of whether your girlfriend plays games or not, they need to know that this is your hobby and that there are times when you will have scheduled play time. However, you have to know that you can't just have a relationship and not feed into it.
If you are always playing and never "in" the relationship then that is a huge issue.
Part of being in a relationship is not only having things like sexual compatibility, agreements on how money is to be handled and compatible life goals (children? living in country or city? Ambitions for career, etc) but it's also the agreement on how the relationship will flow.
There are people who only want to date once per week. Some want to see you every day. Some a few times per week. Some have to have long distance relationships.
So you need to decide what are the important things in your life. Your girlfriend needs to understand that you have scheduled hobby time. You need to understand that if this hobby time is getting in the way of your girl friend then you need to schedule "her" time.
It doesn't matter if you get a girl gamer or not. They will still want some semblance of what they think is a good relationship. I don't date women who game (simply because that is how it works out) and my gaming has never been a problem. Why? Because they understand I have a hobby, I understand they have their hobbies (my current g'friend does yoga 5 times per week) and I also understand that if I want to be in a relationship I need to be part of that relationship.
So it really has nothing to do with whether you game and more to do with both of you respecting each other and each other's time and what each other wants in a relationship. If you are finding you are unhappy and not getting what you want/need then find someone who will give you what you want/need.
Also know that relationships take a lot of commitment. So be prepared, if you really want a relationship then you need to be there for the important things.
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So I have a hobbie and my hobbie is playing WOW, its great for something to get away with and I do have an 80 and one of the main healers in my raid guild, we are almost finished clearing 25 man. We raid a lot and usually the raids and what not gearing up my character has been getting between me and my GF. Today I think was the last straw when she came over and she was kissing on my neck and what not and I told her could she atleast give me 30 mins, because we were in the middle of a boss fight.
She got mad and left she said this was the last straw it was either her or the game, what do i do?
So I have a hobbie and my hobbie is playing WOW, its great for something to get away with and I do have an 80 and one of the main healers in my raid guild, we are almost finished clearing 25 man. We raid a lot and usually the raids and what not gearing up my character has been getting between me and my GF. Today I think was the last straw when she came over and she was kissing on my neck and what not and I told her could she atleast give me 30 mins, because we were in the middle of a boss fight.
She got mad and left she said this was the last straw it was either her or the game, what do i do?
Seriously? Dump her and get a gamer-girlfriend. Why get involved further with someone who doesn't understand your interests? You shouldn't have to sacrifice what you enjoy for a significant other. It is obvious she just does not understand.
If your guild can't understand that, I suggest finding a new guild.
On the other hand...it really does help to have a significant other with whom you share some things in common. The only time I ever "bitched" at my ex-husband was when he buried himself in a game (or games) and allowed his real life responsibilities (like, for instance, going to work) to suffer because of the gaming.
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Maybe MMO is not your genre, go play Modern Warfare...or something you can be all twitchy...and rank up all night. This is seriously getting tired. -Ranyr
If you can't choose between the real world and a game you've got a problem. Gaming is a fun hobby, but when you start letting it get in the way of relationships or work its really becomes an addiction. I would suggest you plan to play when your girlfriends not around like when shes at work or out doing something. Sure this might be earlier then you want to play, but you've obviously ticked her off to the point where she can't stand you playing games around her and/or you play so much and neglect her that she doesn't want to be with you anymore. Seriously though, I think the fact you even ask this question on a website is a joke. If you can't make the decision on your own then maybe your better off dating WoW.
Cut back on the gaiming or drop raiding. It is just a game. From what the OP posted I would bet she is fine with his gaming but in moderation. Real life comes first. Its no wonder I have some many younger ladies that want me if that is how the younger guys act they don't know what it is like to be around a man.
According to me, if you have to ask yourself that question, you're really not that much into her, or you have an addiction. So, my advice is; dump her or get some help.
time management. time for her, time for game. easy enough.
This. And if your gf won't give you 30 minutes, she's not worth it IMO. My wife is exceptionally understanding; these women are out there.
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okay two things either
1. you play too much Wow
2. your gf is self centered.
same thing happen to me a few years ago when i was playinig WoW, i was playing so much i forgot about my gf needs. needless to say i'm still with her 5 yrs later. But the fact remains i was playing to much WoW. bottom line is you could be playing to much WoW. WoW has been so dumbed down that guilds really don't have to raid all the time anymore maybe three nights a week and you can progressively move through content. So are you playing to much WoW?
That's what I'm sayin', man!!! Gamer chix rock!
Why stick with a girl that doesn't "get it" and is ALWAYS going to be up your ass about gaming?? Why intentionally pair up long-term with someone who you don't mesh with??
It's only going to cause problems in the long run anyway....you'll end up divorced, and bitter, and resentful...and probably broke.
my parents are complete opposites and have been together for close to 30 years of marriage. Chicks that don't "get it", what's there to get you rather explore a game than a women to be happy with? how big of a geek you got to be to try to find a way to play a game and get a girl. This is real life people, you can never have your cake and eat it to. Shit i have a gf for over 5 yrs now and i always get bitch at for something you won't win. Relationships are about compramise and caring for each other not "well if she don't play games, i'm not going to be with her." In my experience that's the attitude that get's you divorced and bitter and resentful. Meshing involves common interest and compromising.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Obviously this will largely depend on the girl. If the girl is what your after, soon as she walks in the room she will have your attention not a game. (unless your married or have been together long enough).
But my advice is ditch the game, for the girl. You are going to gain much more valuable and enjoyable experiences with the girl than you will with the game. When you look back in five years you wont remember the game, you will just remember the time you lost. Im a firm believer in casual play for those rainy days or when your friends/girlfriend are busy. Playing these games excesively will cause you more problems than good.
Play the game now and again, but not when she is with you. Or you could just buy your girlfriend a laptop and the sims 3, and that will solve the problem, you can both sit in silence in your virtual worlds!
...did you press the cancel button yet, Ozarumon? You can always undo it, you know. Millions of people do it all the time.
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--Arcken
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--Hellmar, CEO of CCP.
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--Exar_Kun on SWG's NGE
That's what I'm sayin', man!!! Gamer chix rock!
Why stick with a girl that doesn't "get it" and is ALWAYS going to be up your ass about gaming?? Why intentionally pair up long-term with someone who you don't mesh with??
It's only going to cause problems in the long run anyway....you'll end up divorced, and bitter, and resentful...and probably broke.
my parents are complete opposites and have been together for close to 30 years of marriage. Chicks that don't "get it", what's there to get you rather explore a game than a women to be happy with? how big of a geek you got to be to try to find a way to play a game and get a girl. This is real life people, you can never have your cake and eat it to. Shit i have a gf for over 5 yrs now and i always get bitch at for something you won't win. Relationships are about compramise and caring for each other not "well if she don't play games, i'm not going to be with her." In my experience that's the attitude that get's you divorced and bitter and resentful. Meshing involves common interest and compromising.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Dude, I'm on my second marriage now. First one was 11 years, this one is almost 3 years so far.
Instead of trying to live long term with a chick who's always on my ass about playing games, I chose instead to find women who enjoy the same hobby that I do. Why would you want to spend years with someone in constant conflict??
The real question: Are you willing to be totally miserable, and give up who you are, just to be with someone or just for a piece of ass??
Not me. No fucking thank you.
And I have to laugh....you say you've had your GF for 5 years and you're always getting bitched at? Get some BALLS, man!!
Oh, and here's a tip for ya....there's more to life....MUCH more, than women.
That's what I'm sayin', man!!! Gamer chix rock!
Why stick with a girl that doesn't "get it" and is ALWAYS going to be up your ass about gaming?? Why intentionally pair up long-term with someone who you don't mesh with??
It's only going to cause problems in the long run anyway....you'll end up divorced, and bitter, and resentful...and probably broke.
my parents are complete opposites and have been together for close to 30 years of marriage. Chicks that don't "get it", what's there to get you rather explore a game than a women to be happy with? how big of a geek you got to be to try to find a way to play a game and get a girl. This is real life people, you can never have your cake and eat it to. Shit i have a gf for over 5 yrs now and i always get bitch at for something you won't win. Relationships are about compramise and caring for each other not "well if she don't play games, i'm not going to be with her." In my experience that's the attitude that get's you divorced and bitter and resentful. Meshing involves common interest and compromising.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Dude, I'm on my second marriage now. First one was 11 years, this one is almost 3 years so far.
Instead of trying to live long term with a chick who's always on my ass about playing games, I chose instead to find women who enjoy the same hobby that I do. Why would you want to spend years with someone in constant conflict??
The real question: Are you willing to be totally miserable, and give up who you are, just to be with someone or just for a piece of ass??
Not me. No fucking thank you.
And I have to laugh....you say you've had your GF for 5 years and you're always getting bitched at? Get some BALLS, man!!
Oh, and here's a tip for ya....there's more to life....MUCH more, than women.
My thought is that if a woman doesnt have what it takes to make me log off a game i dont need her around. But as for there being more to life than women that is true but here is more to life than gaming as well. My wife doesnt game but after 26 yrs we both have hobbies and we accept the fact that we dont have the same ones.
Um... You are making a lot of assumtions...
Experience life?
That is your opinion of what life is, you are narrowminded in your observations of others. Life is what you make of it, I'm sorry but I really enjoy playing Games with the love of my life rather than coming home and reading the news paper while she makes me dinner and we say nay 2 words to one another.
You know the typical 50's family.
Yeah... your family is just great, your parents who are totally different from each other and share nothing in common, thats the way to go!
...
I socialize with my girl every night man... we have other couples over who are our friends and we watch movies go out to eat, go to fairs and all kinds of things.
Sorry I really like having someone who shares all my views opinions likes and dislikes.
Its the spice of life.
That's what I'm sayin', man!!! Gamer chix rock!
Why stick with a girl that doesn't "get it" and is ALWAYS going to be up your ass about gaming?? Why intentionally pair up long-term with someone who you don't mesh with??
It's only going to cause problems in the long run anyway....you'll end up divorced, and bitter, and resentful...and probably broke.
my parents are complete opposites and have been together for close to 30 years of marriage. Chicks that don't "get it", what's there to get you rather explore a game than a women to be happy with? how big of a geek you got to be to try to find a way to play a game and get a girl. This is real life people, you can never have your cake and eat it to. Shit i have a gf for over 5 yrs now and i always get bitch at for something you won't win. Relationships are about compramise and caring for each other not "well if she don't play games, i'm not going to be with her." In my experience that's the attitude that get's you divorced and bitter and resentful. Meshing involves common interest and compromising.
who wants a girlfriend that rather experience life with you than a girl who rather stay inside and look at a computer/tv screen all day. I'd choose that life chick any day, see the world idk maybe be socialable instead of a hermit. My gf older brother, instead of going out and looking for chicks and going to bars or sometype of club with friends, sits at homes debating what video game to play that night... WTF?
Dude, I'm on my second marriage now. First one was 11 years, this one is almost 3 years so far.
Instead of trying to live long term with a chick who's always on my ass about playing games, I chose instead to find women who enjoy the same hobby that I do. Why would you want to spend years with someone in constant conflict??
The real question: Are you willing to be totally miserable, and give up who you are, just to be with someone or just for a piece of ass??
Not me. No fucking thank you.
And I have to laugh....you say you've had your GF for 5 years and you're always getting bitched at? Get some BALLS, man!!
Oh, and here's a tip for ya....there's more to life....MUCH more, than women.
Spoken like a seasoned veteran I am on my second marriage now as well (10 years and going strong). But you know, guys like us that are older and been around the block a bit had to learn some things the hard way too. I will say this to the OP that Wharg is right, grow some balls to some extent. You would be foolish to marry someone that hates your hobby and treats you like shit. My wife now is a gamer and she also has a high security clearance position with the Federal Government. She makes killer money, she has a IQ to die for and she still loves to game. You would never know it unless she told you but I can spend hours gaming any day I want to as long as I don't blow every day real life responsibilites and necessities.
Everything in moderation is the key. You also need to find someone that is compatible to you. Like Wharg also stated there is much more to life than just women. Not to side step the issue as I love women ; those sexy beasts that they are. However, I don't put up with shit from ym wife or anyone else for that matter. Although, I do not disrespect my wife in any way either. There is a fine balance that you need to find.
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box. ~ Italian proverb
This is sort of an easy and not easy decision.
First of all, in any relationship, you have to put time in. Regardless of whether your girlfriend plays games or not, they need to know that this is your hobby and that there are times when you will have scheduled play time. However, you have to know that you can't just have a relationship and not feed into it.
If you are always playing and never "in" the relationship then that is a huge issue.
Part of being in a relationship is not only having things like sexual compatibility, agreements on how money is to be handled and compatible life goals (children? living in country or city? Ambitions for career, etc) but it's also the agreement on how the relationship will flow.
There are people who only want to date once per week. Some want to see you every day. Some a few times per week. Some have to have long distance relationships.
So you need to decide what are the important things in your life. Your girlfriend needs to understand that you have scheduled hobby time. You need to understand that if this hobby time is getting in the way of your girl friend then you need to schedule "her" time.
It doesn't matter if you get a girl gamer or not. They will still want some semblance of what they think is a good relationship. I don't date women who game (simply because that is how it works out) and my gaming has never been a problem. Why? Because they understand I have a hobby, I understand they have their hobbies (my current g'friend does yoga 5 times per week) and I also understand that if I want to be in a relationship I need to be part of that relationship.
So it really has nothing to do with whether you game and more to do with both of you respecting each other and each other's time and what each other wants in a relationship. If you are finding you are unhappy and not getting what you want/need then find someone who will give you what you want/need.
Also know that relationships take a lot of commitment. So be prepared, if you really want a relationship then you need to be there for the important things.
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Godfred's Tomb Trailer: https://youtu.be/-nsXGddj_4w
Original Skyrim: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/109547
Serph toze kindly has started a walk-through. https://youtu.be/UIelCK-lldo
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(my apologies if it was posted before. it's a long thread.)
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Seriously? Dump her and get a gamer-girlfriend. Why get involved further with someone who doesn't understand your interests? You shouldn't have to sacrifice what you enjoy for a significant other. It is obvious she just does not understand.
So, find someone who does.
Stay with wow, stop having sex, people like you dont need to reproduce.
Don't give advice you are not prepaired to take yourself...
haha...
Real life always comes first. Period.
If your guild can't understand that, I suggest finding a new guild.
On the other hand...it really does help to have a significant other with whom you share some things in common. The only time I ever "bitched" at my ex-husband was when he buried himself in a game (or games) and allowed his real life responsibilities (like, for instance, going to work) to suffer because of the gaming.
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Maybe MMO is not your genre, go play Modern Warfare...or something you can be all twitchy...and rank up all night. This is seriously getting tired. -Ranyr
do you want more
but know in 10 years your girlfriend will still be around, however WoW will likely not be.
Don't bet on it dude. If she's THAT manipulative and demanding, it won't take long before she's moving on to something else anyway.
And besides..who the HELL would want to doom themselves to a decade of being pussy whipped??
I'd Choose Girlfriend.....
Just saying.
TAKE A BAT AND SMASH YOUR COMPUTER PROBLEM SOLVED!
If you can't choose between the real world and a game you've got a problem. Gaming is a fun hobby, but when you start letting it get in the way of relationships or work its really becomes an addiction. I would suggest you plan to play when your girlfriends not around like when shes at work or out doing something. Sure this might be earlier then you want to play, but you've obviously ticked her off to the point where she can't stand you playing games around her and/or you play so much and neglect her that she doesn't want to be with you anymore. Seriously though, I think the fact you even ask this question on a website is a joke. If you can't make the decision on your own then maybe your better off dating WoW.
Cut back on the gaiming or drop raiding. It is just a game. From what the OP posted I would bet she is fine with his gaming but in moderation. Real life comes first. Its no wonder I have some many younger ladies that want me if that is how the younger guys act they don't know what it is like to be around a man.
According to me, if you have to ask yourself that question, you're really not that much into her, or you have an addiction. So, my advice is; dump her or get some help.
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This. And if your gf won't give you 30 minutes, she's not worth it IMO. My wife is exceptionally understanding; these women are out there.
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