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I grew up playing the golden era of N64. I was solidly addicted (Ocarina, Mario, Golden Eye, and Mario Kart). I played a good deal of Civilization in late high

by hacknat 13y ago

I grew up playing the golden era of N64. I was solidly addicted (Ocarina, Mario, Golden Eye, and Mario Kart). I played a good deal of Civilization in late high school and early College, but as I got good at programming I started to play less and less. My philosophy has morphed into seeing video games as a waste of my time. I could be building something, reading a good history book or novel, learning more about x in computer science, OR getting closer to my friends and family. I have a friend who tells me that I need at least one trashy addiction in my life. For a while I thought his argument had some merit, but I just don't agree with him anymore. I feel most alive and happy when I'm pursuing activities that increase my understanding of the world, open my eyes to ideas I hadn't considered, or brings me closer to my friends and family. Maybe video games can be these things for other people, but not for me.

septerr 13y ago
I feel like they are a 'waste of time' as well since I could be using that time to become better at my programming skills. But my BF is addicted and it seems the only way I would be able to spend time with him is by playing video games with him and his friends, but my whole being resists it.
- Mz 13y ago
  My oldest son appeared "addicted" to video games at one time. When he got enough out of it, his behavior changed. So that may not be hopeless. As a divorcee who spent all my time sitting next to a man who was playing games, watching tv, etc and ignoring me, I don't really recommend you play games as a cheap assed substitute for actual attention from him. It accomplished absolutely nothing in my marriage. If he won't pay attention to you at all, sitting next to him while he ignores you isn't some kind of improvement. Sorry you are dealing with this.
  - septerr 13y ago
    All the answers here give me hope that my BF might one day tire of the games.

by hacknat 13y ago

septerr 13y ago

I feel like they are a 'waste of time' as well since I could be using that time to become better at my programming skills. But my BF is addicted and it seems the only way I would be able to spend time with him is by playing video games with him and his friends, but my whole being resists it.

Mz 13y ago
My oldest son appeared "addicted" to video games at one time. When he got enough out of it, his behavior changed. So that may not be hopeless. As a divorcee who spent all my time sitting next to a man who was playing games, watching tv, etc and ignoring me, I don't really recommend you play games as a cheap assed substitute for actual attention from him. It accomplished absolutely nothing in my marriage. If he won't pay attention to you at all, sitting next to him while he ignores you isn't some kind of improvement. Sorry you are dealing with this.
- septerr 13y ago
  All the answers here give me hope that my BF might one day tire of the games.