If you are a proud prowler of the online dating word, chances are high you’ve encountered a promising partner who self-identified himself or herself as a ‘gamer’. But don’t be so hasty in your judgement! Just because someone chooses video games as their hobby, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are less romantic. It’s the opposite, to be frank. Gamer boys and girls can be passionate lovers if you are willing to give them a chance. Who knows, maybe they will help you discover the gamer inside you as well!
Your relationship just leveled up!
Gamers come in many flavors, but there are several attractive personality traits most of them share. For example, they are the kind who are willing to fight for a prize – in this case you – and put considerate amount of energy into achieving their goals. They are conditioned not to give up and keep on trying, which is an invaluable characteristic when it comes to relationships. Although gamers are often satirized as rude and childish, actually they can have a big heart, not to mention an incredible sense of humor.
Gamers are also used to tinkering with their tech, or at least know which forum to visit for an answer. People who have gaming as a hobby are proven to be good at focusing and at multi-tasking too. In addition, gamer guys or girls aren’t typically boozy types; they won’t leave you without a word in favor of a wild party (unless it’s BlizzCon). Oh, and they have very nimble fingers, if you know what we mean…
Living with a gamer
Every relationship has its unspoken minefields one should keep away from. In case you are dating a gamer or your partner proudly declares themselves as one, then this is a clear indication that you should avoid the following things.
First of all, gaming is all about immersion. When your sweetheart is playing, they can’t divide their attention onto new issues. Don’t nag them while they are sitting in front of the screen, wait until they are finished. Everything you say during a tense League of Leagues match would either completely bounce off from them or, worse still, distract them and cause them to lose the game.
In terms of fashion, give up on the idea of them dressing for the latest trends. Gamers prefer clothes that reflect their sub-culture, depicting their beloved characters in a cool or edgy manner.
Giving a gift is both easy and challenging, however. Obviously, they will want something gaming-related, but guessing which franchise is currently hot will prove to be a nightmare for a non-gamer. And don’t even think about giving an Xbox Live gift card to a Sony fan, that’s enough to force the relationship to an end! On the other hand, custom t-shirts and physical merchandise – a replica sword from Zelda, a miniature Gordon Freeman figure or a framed Halo poster as just some examples – will undoubtedly melt your loved one’s heart.
Tamás Ő.
Adam B.
