To many gamers, the coming of a new laptop is cause for rejoicing, a time of great accomplishment and rejoicing. However, for this 18-year-old gamer, that happy moment was filled with angst. Fearing this new gaming laptop would cause his girlfriend to dump him, it’s simply a classic case of love and desire-an age-old paradox.
Game vs girlfriend?
A young man who wishes to remain anonymous shared his concern on a popular virtual forum. His story is very relatable to scores of youth in today’s modern world who try to balance their personal relationships with their passion for gaming. This fear of losing a loved one because of a certain hobby or passion is understood by many gamers.
A lot can be said with this, but one thing is certain: this is an avid gamer who is 18 years old and is engaged to be married. He’s thrilled with the new laptop he just got, and all of the time he will spend in the future with his favorite hobby. On the other side, he questions how all this will affect his relationship. That’s the precarious balance many gamers have to fight with.
What shall we do?
It really came down to: What should he do? Should he give up his passion for the sake of his feelings, or should he take a chance on losing that relationship for the passion and emotion of the game world? It was one of those decisions that only he could make.
Finally, the communication and understanding are crucial. The young man needs to make his view point clear to his girlfriend through talking about his love of gaming, assuring her that it surely does not weaken his affections for her. The conversation is uncomfortable, yet critical.
New laptop, from which the gaming community is ecstatic about, but in context with relationships, that can be a source of conflict. As we follow our interests and passions, it reminds us to keep the feelings of the people we care about in mind, and the levels which are most challenging.
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