It's a well-known fact that video games pretty much go out the window when you're married. With far too many household chores to do, a baby most likely on its way, and a full-time job to hold down, who has time for 2020's line-up of blockbuster games? To really rub things in, one cheeky wife thought she would remind her hubby that he'll be waving goodbye to his favourite hobby on their wedding day.
Get a load of that cake! It may taste delicious inside, but a large "Game Over" sign signals the end to video gaming for Reddit user mb3939, while the PlayStation 4 system and PSVR box on top are seemingly a thing of the past. She even thought to include some of his favourite titles on the design, choosing to highlight the likes of Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and Battlefield 1. Although, surely he'd prefer to be spending time with his wife than playing Battlefield Hardline, right?
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Imagine getting married.
Not necessarily "out the window", just significantly reduced.
If your an avid gamer and your significant other doesn't at least accept the fact that there are times you need to decompress with video games - don't get married! It's an indicator that your significant other doesn't love every part of you and is expecting to change you.
Does that mean spend every waking moment playing video games like you could do before marriage? Nope, but a few hours per week shouldn't be considered a sin or childish.
Funny cake, though!
"It's a well-known fact that video games pretty much go out the window when you're married."
Um... says who?
Sorry, funny article is funny and everything, but I know plenty of folks who've found partners, husbands or wives who either share their love of gaming, or understand it enough to respect it.
Maybe this wedding cake signifies what they'll be doing together on their honeymoon? I can't think of anything better!
I can understand looking after a baby making it difficult for someone to find time for their hobbies but simply being married? I don't think so.
Wow. I would dump him too if that was his game collection.
@themcnoisy Harsh (but probably fair)!
"Look, I know we share this deep emotional connection, and you're kind, and funny, and gorgeous... heck, and my parents even like you! But you've got the platinum for Battlefield Hardline, so please delete my number and never speak to me again."
It wouldn't be gaming out the window for me, it would be her, totally unrealistic to think someone would give up a hobby or something they enjoy doing just because she said so.
If that was me she would end up wearing that cake.
Been married twelve years, has never stopped me gaming, probably do 60-70% of the gaming I did before.
Although I was forced to give up FIFA as I was apparently “playing it in my sleep”, and kicking the missus middle of the night 😬
Kick any female dog to the curb if they wanna put restrictions on you on what you can and can't do. If you balance things out, take care of your missus, work, child, whatever other obligations you might have, I don't see any problem with playing some videogames. If she ain't down with that, she can go look for some schmuck that's ok with that. Fellas please, don't ever neglect your self respect. I've been down that road and it's the most stupid 💩 I've been through in life.
I'm married but no kids and don't want either and i make plenty time for gaming!
I’m 62 I have 15 grandchildren six kids still have one wife and I game all the time. You just have to prioritize things.
Gaming starts at 8pm for me and lasts until 10-11. Boys asleep. Honey do list done. And every so often she says lets play. I suppose im pretty lucky
@GamingFan4Lyf i agree with your opening line. Marriage doesn't need to mean the end (i've achieved more platinums since being married if anything), and my wife is usually pretty good with me gaming - she actually bought me my PS4 as a wedding gift and a Vita/PSVR as birthday presents.
Its just habits change. Whereas i used to play games all evening and all weekend, now i have to fit it in between other things meaning gaming usually gets relegated to after 10 pm.
I've found it increasingly difficult to game since i had a daughter though. Those late night gaming shifts suddenly become less appealing when you know you might be woken in the middle of the night. With another on the way, who knows what will happen. Im taking shared parental leave though around the time final fantasy 7 is out, so im hoping to get that and cyberpunk done during that time
Wow she sounds like a bi#th to rub it in his face like that he should do the same to her with her hobbies
Maybe they could play IcingStar together?
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I would not want to be in a relationship with a person if they forbade me from enjoying my hobbies.
I don't think I could ever love someone that did that. Actually, I know I couldn't. I'd just resent them.
I can't imagine doing something like that to my girlfriend. Why would you deprive a loved one of an innocent hobby they really enjoy?
That's like me saying she couldn't draw or play DnD anymore.... Ridiculous.
Guess hes gunna have to "switch" to a portable system to sneak in his gaming while he's on the john/ loo. Never been a better time to be a vita owner!
I'm lucky because I'm married to my PlayStation.
@mazz portable gaming rules for that 😄 that i why i take the most advantage of it and i'm not even married....yet 🤔
@Constable_What that is honestly not a happy relationship when the things you enjoy are restricted because of your other half, i feel that way too.
Actually, it just increases the costs of gaming, because I am not sharing with my kids.
I will say the gaming time will be reduced rather than out of windows.
@ApostateMage How was the wedding?
I have been married for 21 years, 2 kids, full time job, and still game regularly. My wife purchased my PS2-PS4.
You should only marry a spouse that accepts/respects your hobbies, whatever they may be. Anything else is a big red flag.
It's a well known fact that if your spouse acts like the one above, you shouldn't be making a lifelong commitment to them. I've been married for nearly 7 years now, we have 2 kids, I'm the breadwinner and she's the homemaker. My gaming has only increased since we all work together to knock out chores just so we all have more time to play, whether separately or together.
If your spouse is asking you to sacrifice your hobbies, you're making a mistake. I could never imagine a marriage with arguments, severe compromising, petty insults, nagging, or any of that other garbage typically associated with the union. If that's normal for you, you messed up big time.
As a married man for over 10 years now (and in a relationship for far too long before), I can attest that it does not lessen gaming time. having a job does that.
It is children you are confusing this with... those little b*ggers ruin everything.
... Or just get a more understanding wife... 🙄
@BarefootBowser I know that feeling did the same 5 months ago when my son was born.
My wife and I share in most of our hobbies really, both absolutely love games so never been a problem for us! Can't imagine having a partner who would actually want to discourage you from enjoying your hobbies as long as it doesn't impact on lives and relationships.
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