Skyrim vs. Girlfriend/Boyfriend; a new perspective : Othor Games

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:23 pm

As a single man I had a long talk with my significant other, myself, and it turns out I'm cool with letting myself play Skyrim all weekend next week. To make it up to myself I think I'll do something nice for me with my ample free time and disposable income.

As a self-sufficient advlt the idea of another person in my house telling me that I can't play video games over the weekend, or distributing game-time to me like a parent, is inconceivable to me. How can some of you live like that? Where's your dignity?

While there is a balance to be had when dealing with any hobby and a spouse/girlfriend, if you feel you cannot be who you are with your other half you need to grow a pair and be who you are, few women will respect a man who sits with his tail between his legs like a little boy afraid of what mommy might think, and if she doesn’t accept your hobby, then your with the wrong person,

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:34 am

When my wife and I started dating, she said she doesn't like gamers because one of her boyfriends thought that playing WoW all night instead of going to bed with her was more important.

1. He was playing WoW.
2. Don't do it all the time. IE this Skyrim launch is a special occasion, and my wife knows how excited I am
3. Lay good pipe.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:28 pm

Lol i dont know whos word carries more weight... A guy who hasnt been single for more than a few weeks at a time since he started dating in 7th grade (me), or the guy who is chronically single and takes time off of work to play a video game (you).

Such a toughie. Its almost like Ross telling Joey how to pick up girls.

I'm not telling you how to get girls; I'm telling you how to improve your quality of life. Since you hook up with easy girls who are extremely needy I figured your life could use some improving. You'd be better off single. Having a crap-ton of money and free time to do whatever you want isn't as horrible as it sounds.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:57 pm

My bf dissapeared on me for a month when Oblivion came out, so im gonna do the same to him with Skyrim :hubbahubba:

Muahahahahahahaa

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:46 pm

My girlfriend will be playing Oblvion/Skyrim with me so HAH! :celebration:

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:56 pm

secks

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:47 pm

I wish I had a girlfriend :sadvaultboy:
Oh well, I guess being single has positive sides as well.

And the guy who talked about hugging a dog, have you ever hugged a girl? It feels way better than hugging a dog.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:00 am

And the guy who talked about hugging a dog, have you ever hugged a girl? It feels way better than hugging a dog.

Better yet, it feels absolutely great when she makes you dinner!

(Disclaimer: I make dinner for my wife all the time too. Actually that feels great as well. I guess it's because it's still dinner.)

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:20 am

You know there was an old saying I heard somewhere that i feel applies to both arguments here:

six is overrated, until you are not getting any.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:50 am

I wish I had a girlfriend :sadvaultboy:
Oh well, I guess being single has positive sides as well.

And the guy who talked about hugging a dog, have you ever hugged a girl? It feels way better than hugging a dog.

Depends on the girl. I'd imagine a lot of what you all "hug" regular isn't pleasant to look at, or touch, but I'll always be willing to give my dog a little hug. He's adorable.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:40 am

Well, luckily my girlfriend is excited for Skyrim, so I don't need to worry about that, although my relationship is a bit of a mess right now ever since she turned into a controlling psycho . . . dating in college svcks.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:00 pm

I wish I had a girlfriend :sadvaultboy:
Oh well, I guess being single has positive sides as well.

That's the spirit! Think about it: You can play Skyrim without having to take a break to make sure all is well with your significant other. You now have the chance to play and get Skyrim out of your system, and after that happens you can go find a GF without Skyrim distracting too much.

That's my plan :thumbsup:

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:11 pm

Well, luckily my girlfriend is excited for Skyrim, so I don't need to worry about that, although my relationship is a bit of a mess right now ever since she turned into a controlling psycho . . . dating in college svcks.

Trust me when I say its not just college.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:03 pm

I'm not telling you how to get girls; I'm telling you how to improve your quality of life. Since you hook up with easy girls who are extremely needy I figured your life could use some improving. You'd be better off single. Having a crap-ton of money and free time to do whatever you want isn't as horrible as it sounds.

Lol my life is great.

And my gf says that you should drop the whole [censored] act. She says that that stuff stops working in high school and to get an advlt woman you need to be confident and interesting, not be a jerk who puts video games before getting laid. She says its kind of pathetic that you feel the need to prove your masculinity by acting like an a hole who only cares about yourself and that the reason youre single is bc even the "easy" chicks dont want you.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:53 pm

As a self-sufficient advlt the idea of another person in my house telling me that I can't play video games over the weekend, or distributing game-time to me like a parent, is inconceivable to me. How can some of you live like that? Where's your dignity?

:thumbsup: Good one.

On a slightly more serious note though if my boyfriend ever did get cross because I went off to play games he definitely wouldn't be the one for me.

Just the same as if I went mad every time he went off to photograph flower number 97238, he's probably leave me.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:16 pm

Lol my life is great.

And my gf says that you should drop the whole [censored] act. She says that that stuff stops working in high school and to get an advlt woman you need to be confident and interesting, not be a jerk who puts video games before getting laid. She says its kind of pathetic that you feel the need to prove your masculinity by acting like an a hole who only cares about yourself and that the reason youre single is bc even the "easy" chicks dont want you.

So, your girl tells me to stop the high-school crap then closes with a bunch of typical high-school teen insults?

I'm glad you're happy, though it's likely because you don't know better. Just watch your back; a girl who cheats on one guy for a stupid reason will cheat on you for equally stupid reasons. Easy girls aren't the most reliable thing to go after, but it's your life. I've got money to count.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:52 am

Lol i dont know whos word carries more weight... A guy who hasnt been single for more than a few weeks at a time since he started dating in 7th grade (me), or the guy who is chronically single and takes time off of work to play a video game (you).

Such a toughie. Its almost like Ross telling Joey how to pick up girls.

Woah we are all impressed at your poon pounding prowess dudebro

Really neither of you are right or wrong it just matters on your priorities you think getting laid is the most important and im sure most people see you as a [censored] he thinks gaming is most important and people see him as a loser steve jobs thought work was most important and it put him in an early grave pick your poison.

Everyone has their own personal yardstick for happiness so stop measuring others by yours

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:29 pm

the solution is easy. find someone who shares your interests. yes its true there are interesting and attractive women in the world who like video games, scifi, and lots of other nerdy things too. i did, we have been together for ten years, married with no kids and lots of time for each other ,our nerdy hobbies and six. you can have your cake and eat it too.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:34 pm

I am amused by this thread.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:45 pm

I don't play a lot of video games anyways, and Skyrim isn't an exception. I'd rather be out with my friends and having fun than being confined to my room to play video games.
Today's an exception, it's Friday.

Although, if you have a bf/gf, just make time for them and time to play video games,
or if they like video games too, it's a major plus, you BOTH get to have fun, and love each other. :wub:

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:56 pm

I am amused by this thread.

I second this.

One guy says hes got mad swag cause he gets laid all the time, then turns around and pretends to be the good guy.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:56 pm

I have no girlfriend to speak of, so no real problems here.

But even back once upon a time when I actually did... (Woah, HA actually went out with a... a... a g-g-girl at one point?!) She didn't really mind what I did. Then again, she didn't live with me or anything, so maybe if she did, she might have put a cap on my gaming time. I doubt it though.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:59 am

Certainly, its annoying when someone trys to tell you what you can and cant do, but when it comes to significant others, the benefits usually outweigh the downfalls.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:07 pm

As a single man I had a long talk with my significant other, myself, and it turns out I'm cool with letting myself play Skyrim all weekend next week. To make it up to myself I think I'll do something nice for me with my ample free time and disposable income.

As a self-sufficient advlt the idea of another person in my house telling me that I can't play video games over the weekend, or distributing game-time to me like a parent, is inconceivable to me. How can some of you live like that? Where's your dignity?

It's all a matter of communication between us. Don't know about yours but my dignity is preserved, and so is hers.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:28 pm

Well, luckily my girlfriend is excited for Skyrim, so I don't need to worry about that, although my relationship is a bit of a mess right now ever since she turned into a controlling psycho . . . dating in college svcks.

I feel for you man but seriously now is the time to be getting another girl that you enjoy being with while you're still surrounded by so many women every day. I miss the college days when having fun dating was relatively easy. Once you're in your 30s like me so many of the women want to talk marriage after only a couple months of dating.

I've had the "Where is this going" question asked on date #2, no kidding.