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Was with my boyfriend for over a year, lived together and had all the plans for the future worked out. He came home from work, packed his stuff and left. However, I couldn’t be happier! I get to finally dress up and go out without feeling like he won’t like what I wear and I also just get to spend my money on new consoles and live in my room like a hermit!
Sorry for the depressing post, don’t have anyone else to talk to other than the weird people I play online with! Edit: Thank you all so much for your support! To answer loads of people’s questions as once as I can only type so fast.... I have a ps3, Xbox 360, GameCube, gameboy advance and DS. I don’t play PC as I don’t have a computer or laptop capable of playing the games I want. My favourite games are Bioshock, The Last of us, Zelda, Mario... and a hell of a lot more. Lastly.... yes that means I’m single!
eddewarde
If you want game all the time then you might be boring to actual people.
Ifyourenotfirstyourelast
Just make sure to dedicate some attention to them. They’re probably very excited to have you - at least mine would be.
dmorulez
You said you had to move, but also he packed up and moved out. Confused.
animetattoofreak
We rented together but neither of us wanted to stay
theredcrysis
So what you're saying is.. you're single *A murder of screetching men flocks*
animetattoofreak
That’s literally what has happened in my inbox haha I’ve had to turn of notifications
SexualConsent
Lmao, I feel bad for you! I hope you do find someone better in the future (preferably not from Imgur)
theredcrysis
(Hopefully not from imgur)
bongles
I don't think it matters one way or the other. From time to time we see those "we met on imgur" posts.
HeDedd
What? You moved in together within a year of having a relationship? Don't you think you skipped ahead a couple of important steps?
HeDedd
Btw what games do you play?
thedevil
I’ve been there OP, better to lose someone that doesn’t realize what they have in you. If you wanna talk or hear bad jokes hit me up.
Omnimorph2112
Well... A relationship is about compromise. Play games and do other stuff.
gaiatuvan
Girl....i don't know who you are..but i will find you..and i will marry the hell out of you
animetattoofreak
Come find me!
CokedUpPancake
Soooo you're single?
animetattoofreak
Hell yeah I am!
MindRape
The important question is are you ready to mingle? Honestly mingling might be overrated
animetattoofreak
I already am!
patwruk
That's the best part of my on call weekends; can't go anywhere, just play games and wait for the phone to ring, and get paid for it!
animetattoofreak
What? You’re so lucky! If I could get paid to do that then it’d be a dream come true!
patwruk
Should I mention it all turns into OT?
animetattoofreak
OT?
patwruk
overtime, so i get 1.5x my normal rate
animetattoofreak
Lucky! Haha whenever I do overtime it’s the same rate of pay!
6Oh4
This definitely screams like a "Way more to the story than we've been told" type of situation.
animetattoofreak
No it really isn’t, he left as he wanted to party and I moved out to my grandparents as I couldn’t afford the house by myself....
6Oh4
Just seems odd. Are you two very young?
animetattoofreak
Well I’m 21 he’s 20
bongles
6Oh4
Ah yeah, settling down with a dude at 20 is rough. Mentally he's just hitting 17.
animetattoofreak
Yeah I agree so it’s a mistake I made and don’t intend to make again!
MrJane12
I was lucky enough to marry a fellow gamer. Don't settle for anyone unless they make you feel okay to be you.
NonConformistFlamingo
I won't be sorry for the breakup cause it sounds like you're better off without the jerk. Congrats, and enjoy your freedom!
FStopMarsupial
You know sometimes people break up with people cause their so's are jerks too. No need to patronize people.
NonConformistFlamingo
Uh I'm not patronizing anyone. OP seems legitimately happier without an SO who left just so he could go out and party, so good for them.
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnm
You called the guy a jerk. She didnt even care they broke up, so it sounds like he realized they didn't even like each other before she did.
NonConformistFlamingo
I called him a jerk because he sounds like a jerk to ME. Not patronizing, just stating my own view.
NonConformistFlamingo
But hey, this is Imgur, so let's all just get butthurt for no actual reason.
Halbeard
My girlfriend doesn't like playing video games, but she likes to watch me play. I think I found a unicorn based on these comments
FundamentallyFacetious
My wife games with me... That's right. I said wife.
lucgolden
So you’re single?!
TheCollectorOfTaboo
You game all the time? I'm sorry, that's marriage material and it sounds like he just doesn't understand you, lol.
muhvitus
Console peasant... But i still approve :)
jenniii
/a/bDyct
ADogNamedStains
Uh, you could talk to your grandparents and hang out with them a bit. They won’t be here forever. Show some gratitude, maybe.
animetattoofreak
I do hang out and show them gratitude, I cook for them every day and I take them out shopping every 2 days. I game in the evenings.
betterave
You're good people.
PuckersMcColon
My wife is like an alarm clock. When she glares at me I know it is time for bed. (she's always right)
YourFriendlyNeighborhoodWizard
Would you kindly be my girlfriend?
WeGotCompanyCaptain
Single? Well in that case *winky winky extravaganza*
Assassine
Recently helped a friend move out in a very similar situation. It can be surprisingly good to get rid of that "responsibility" for a while.
BarfTittiesGalore
Plenty of weird people here, too. *Brushes imaginary frog from shoulder*
colonelmust4rd
It’s the frog kid!
IOnlyUseSmallCaps
SexualConsent
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SexualConsent
IOnlyUseSmallCaps
rawbske
wuzzyvear
*eats said imaginary frog* Speak for yourself weirdo.
animetattoofreak
Oh I know, but I don’t have to hear your mums screaming down the headset when it’s bedtime ????
Mirisido
Not with that attitude you don't.
ThisNameIsntTakenYet
Hahahaha roasted
ShibaPrince210
Congrats on the dick pics!
UnicornDildo
Read the first sentence thought you was my ex
DoomSkuller
Wanna game together and ignore each other?
maskedhobo
I want to ignore you guys too!
animetattoofreak
Sounds like perfection!
DonnaNobleInTheLibrary
We could start a ... flat share? English has no word for Wohngemeinschaft? Anyway, I'd happily cook, if someone else does the dishes.
elfearlightcouncil3000
Room mates?
DonnaNobleInTheLibrary
More like flat mates (everyone has their own room). But Wohngemeinschaft is also a legal person (for the lease contract and such).
wiillii
Aint no WG like an imgur WG
spookyghost13
The relevance is so real here. I love to game, but I always get nervous and anxious that my girlfriend is annoyed by it.
Notfeelingsane
My boyfriend games and I sit and watch him on skype or watch his stream. If I get to bored I mention it and we watch netflix together.
myanacondawillwantsome
I get annoyed sometimes but have learned to give my BF time to do his own thing . I just do something else .
AceRetro
Well, my girlfriend is okay with it and even supports it, but I feel a bit guilty anyway...
Sobutai
My wife loves when I'm gaming. She gets to watch shows and YouTube videos that annoy me without me being able to hear it.
spookyghost13
Nubs. Haha, she did really like what she saw of The Witches, so maybe I'll do another run of that.
rawbske
Hard to find a middle ground. Even if your SO isn't a gamer you can always try and trick them into a game you know they'll enjoy.
EvilStarLegacy
Doesn't work here. She loved Mario Party as a kid so I bought her MP9 when it launched. Still wrapped 5 years later.
Womjem
Maybe try getting the version she played when she was a kid, for nostalgia or something.
rawbske
I found getting older systems works best for this because it's what you started with so it might spark the same intrest in them.
dovebair
Had same problem from the other angle: bf who wouldn't game around me bc he felt like I would be annoyed, even tho I asked to watch...
strawberrycocoa
My ex gf had stories about her ex literally peeing into soda bottles while gaming, so whenever I got nervous talking about gaming with her.
spookyghost13
Yeah, I'm thinking that he might be in a minority there though.
pushyourluck
"If you love him, let him game."
Haidere1988
You should date OP
spookyghost13
Hahaha some heroes don't wear capes.
animetattoofreak
Yeah it’s a crap feeling but I’m so happy now that I have this freedom!
Kingskink
Being with someone without living together works for me. Just an advice for the future haha
spookyghost13
Lol we don't live together.
spookyghost13
I bet, it must be like leaving a job you thought you liked a lot. What to be done with this new found time? Lol
Gaidenninjacat
But what games do you play?
PleaseAMArelatedtomachining
asking the real questions
thatepictragedy
So you're single then?
UnspokenX
How 'bout some Monster Hunter? World comes out on XB1 and PS4 on Jan 26th. I'm SO HYPED for it.
spookyghost13
Isn't it supposed to come out in March???
UnspokenX
Nope, Jan 26th is the world release over all consoles.
avocatto
When we started dating, my bf was always uncomfortable gaming cause he thought it was impossible for me not to mind. But heck i love watchin
Cicilla
I like watching, playing, helping figure out weird puzzles. My favorite is being a deadly healer
avocatto
On the new mario, the second player is cappy (his self aware hat), we played last night while we drank and it was hella fun
AbulonDeRosasSombreritoMusgoDeTuSolFruncido
What kind of Visual Novels do you play or JMMORPG? Maybe that's a crucial factor for that possible outcome...
spookyghost13
She did like watching Final Fantasy 7-10, but the recent one she liked watching but I hated playing.
OverlordEd
My gf and I both game a lot and ignore eachother together
rimehoarfrost
I talked to mine and told her it was my hobby. She gets it. I get up early on the weekend to play and she sleeps in. I play after work too.
Aguroiar
My gf hates when I game, but we have compromised. I get to game while my gf gets drilled by a different guy every evening! Score!
YoungHeathen
As others have said, talk with her. Even basic things like ‘game X is coming out ok for me to hermit up for a day?’ Communication wins.
F1L0Y1
Talk to her. Spending time apart is as important as spending time together.
oprahslovechild
I actually encourage my husband to game. We all need to relax somehow!
dabbler44
As someone who's spent 15+ years feeling guilty pressure about 'too much gaming', and now I have someone who actually has their own hobbies>
dabbler44
I realise all my previous relationships were parasitic in nature and not healthy whatsoever. Wait for someone who respects their 'me' time.
trescatorcedieciseis
I'm really lucky that my SO loves gaming as much as I do. Otherwise it would be impossible
neozuno
Compromise; I️ play video games while she watches tv shows I️ can’t stand.
ellesandre
Well if you don't pay more attention to the video games than to her, you'll probably be fine. Have to have a balance.
Gandalfsuglybrother
There's some, uh, videos that show good ways for women to distract their gamers. Not on YouTube. The other one. Just hit P in search bar.
spookyghost13
Hahahahahahhaha
ellesandre
Yeah... my ex was an ass... that still didn't work. Kudos to the gamers who are decent human beings, but it's a sore subject for me.
iwanttomountndewya
Both me and my fiancee game. I game waaaay More than he does. Try getting her to play like Kirbys epic yarn.
Wolvenlight
Yep! I've yet to game with a girl who doesn't like Kirby's Epic Yarn... Then again, my gamer guy friends who give it a chance like it too.
spookyghost13
I think grabbing a Nintendo console might be the answer here lol
JimboChief
Talk to her about it. If she’s a good fit for you, she’ll be fine with your hobby as long as you give her attention too.
spookyghost13
I try to do everything as well balanced as possible. I've been thinking about asking her if she wants to do a stream once a week with me.
Peanutchews
Bf and I have side by side ps4. We play multiplayer destiny and cod. Great date night that pays for itself
JimboChief
Better yet, get some fun co-op games and have her join!
BlondieSayWhat
^this. Babe helped me set up a steam account and now not only do I understand the fervent love for gaming but I get to play with him
YourFriendlyNeighbourhoodEcologist
And that's exactly what I did. Got a Wii, started playing stuff together. Been married almost 9 years now.
Xm0ur3r
This! We discovered pretty quick that she likes to game as well, so I've got a gamergirl now!
randomgibberish
Need more couch co-op options! We live together and only have one tv and ps4 :(
spookyghost13
I think the only game that works at the moment is Dungeon Punks. She has super tiny hands, so the D Pad on the PS4 doesn't hurt as much.
SmellyPotatoMan
Enter the Gungeon!
TheJokeFlewOverMe
Yesss
faultierr
Castle crashers is hilarious to play together my gf and me get hammered and play this all the time
DesertLeporid
I am somewhat a gamer, not super awesome one. I'm also in grad school, so there's no time. Bf plays while I do hw, seems kinda unfair lol
infiniteblaze
It's only unfair if he's not contributing equally to the relationship.
DesertLeporid
Not really unfair. I love him to bits. It just feels unfair lol