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Girlfriends and Video Games
mariocaseman:
Ok guys, got a problem. It appears I'm not exactly popular with the ladies because I have 500+ games and 12 consoles hooked up to one TV. I was devastated when I was laughed at, then rejected by a girl because she feels my collection makes me too much of a "little kid" even though I'm an adult.
Has anyone else had this happen? And how / when do you tell a girl you're a game collector, or do you just let her find them the first time she comes over?
All advice appreciated
Sincerely,
A Heartbroken Mariocaseman
Vt102:
FORGET HER!
Find a girl that likes Video Games!
Quazimoto:
I have always wondered where these girls who love avid gamers can be found. They must be in a magical land of awesomeness. Either that or my super-power truly is an uncanny knack for repelling women. Yeah, that's probably it.
Anyway... As it pertains to your topic; The best advice I could give you is to not let such small-minded ridiculousness get to you. Easier said than done, this I know. But, the truest of truths is that if this girl (or any person really) doesn't want anything to do with you based solely on your love for collecting video games, she's just not worth your time. She's not willing to look beyond surface value of a person (ie your life stats, if you will - money, status, hobbies, looks, etc...). It;s been my experience that people like that simply aren't worth having in your life.
Now, as far as how one tells a girl their a game collector. Unfortuantely, even as mainstream as games have become, many people still view it as a "kid thing" and look upon adult gamers and "childish losers". Tis silly if you ask me, but so are very many things in our modern society. In your case mariocaseman, you're clearly more than just a casual gamer and collector. 500+ games and 12 different consoles means you're pretty involved in collecting and playing. Given the negative connection such a hobby has in society, your love for gaming isn't something I'd lead with when meeting a new girl who interests you (if asked about it, be honest - lying in relationships only leads to problems, trust me on that). Bottom line; If a woman doesn't want to be with you just because you have an extensive game collection, let her roll into the past and keep looking for someone who'll accept that about you (and maybe even share in it with you).
scarmullet:
find the girls with the GIR hats, odds are, they are gamers.
just giving you something to shoot fore.
irvgotti452:
Thats some good advice quazimoto. I too dont let females know about my games until they see them. And they dont have a problem at all. Most of the times they ask me to hookup the snes and play some super mario world lol. Or play halo or cod. (And they arent bad at all o_0)
But that aside you have to not let it bother you and tease her on her hobbies when those situations come up. Girls love a man ehos passionate about something.