Why do women hate men who play video games?

[Tazor]

This was the most unattractive hobby for men when rated by women. A red flag, deal breaker. Gambling as a hobby was rated as being less unattractive.

So you could go out and lose a couple grand playing the slots and that would still be more attractive to a woman than playing Space Marine 2. Heresy.

Why?

[Neurotic Panda]

Originally posted by S0FTERSIN:

Originally posted by Tazor:

Why do women hate men who play video games?

I can't speak for all women, but I personally prefer dating men who play video games or board games to those who don't. Even if we don't enjoy the same games or genres, it's a common interest we can bond over.

What I do hate, however, is dating a man who prioritizes his hobby (whatever it may be) over his obligations (i.e., household chores/errands, financial stability, family matters, etc.). I've known too many men who let the entire burden of a household and relationship fall on their wives/partners because they'd rather partake in their hobby, and I find that to be super uncool and super unattractive. IMO, in a relationship both parties (or all parties in the case of poly) should be contributing to the household and relationship in meaningful ways... and sometimes that means our hobbies take a back seat when necessary. 🤷

TL;DR: The gaming isn't the problem... the inability to put down the controller or keyboard+mouse to be an active participant in the relationship is the problem — regardless of gender.

this is a pretty good post.

I can really narrow this down to like one word though to make it really simplified.

'addiction'

Thing is though. addiction isn't just a male trait/quality. Just as many women have addictions too. I'd even argue that women 'gamer' streamers make as much as men if not more nowadays or are more popular.

here is the real issue though due to current societies misandrist modern mindset.

~ Men who play games all day = losers, not men, incels, cretins, mommys boys, man children, etc..

~ Women who play games all day = boss babes, cool af, breaking glass ceilings, 'you go girl' , hot, etc.

a good starting point would be to stop all the double standard BS already.

you youngsters need to figure this stuff out asap.

[S0FTERSIN]

Originally posted by Neurotic Panda:

Originally posted by S0FTERSIN:

I can't speak for all women, but I personally prefer dating men who play video games or board games to those who don't. Even if we don't enjoy the same games or genres, it's a common interest we can bond over.

What I do hate, however, is dating a man who prioritizes his hobby (whatever it may be) over his obligations (i.e., household chores/errands, financial stability, family matters, etc.). I've known too many men who let the entire burden of a household and relationship fall on their wives/partners because they'd rather partake in their hobby, and I find that to be super uncool and super unattractive. IMO, in a relationship both parties (or all parties in the case of poly) should be contributing to the household and relationship in meaningful ways... and sometimes that means our hobbies take a back seat when necessary. 🤷

TL;DR: The gaming isn't the problem... the inability to put down the controller or keyboard+mouse to be an active participant in the relationship is the problem — regardless of gender.

this is a pretty good post.

I can really narrow this down to like one word though to make it really simplified.

'addiction'

Thing is though. addiction isn't just a male trait/quality. Just as many women have addictions too. I'd even argue that women 'gamer' streamers make as much as men if not more nowadays or are more popular.

here is the real issue though due to current societies misandrist modern mindset.

~ Men who play games all day = losers, not men, incels, cretins, mommys boys, man children, etc..

~ Women who play games all day = boss babes, cool af, breaking glass ceilings, 'you go girl' , hot, etc.

a good starting point would be to stop all the double standard BS already.

you youngsters need to figure this stuff out asap.

Except addiction isn't the only driver causing this dynamic; it's simply one of the possible contributors. Some folks seriously lack time management skills or have an inability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities (whether due to immaturity, addiction, narcissism, etc.). And, more simply, some people just don't respect or appreciate their partner/relationship (which is a whole different discussion, but nonetheless a possible cause).

& yes, I agree that people should stop with the double standards... I felt that was clear when I said all parties "should be contributing to the household and relationship in meaningful ways... regardless of gender." 🤷

Also...
Not sure why you're mentioning the earnings of female vs male content creators... How is that relevant?
Nor am I sure why you're saying "female 'gamer' streamers" in a way that implies they aren't gamers? But maybe that's just one of those 'double standards' us 'youngsters' are perpetuating, eh? 🙄

[Hathaway]

Honestly its because its an unproductive and addictive hobby for most, and it just reveals the entire "girl gamer" thing was always fake.

Without attention and money gaming is not attractive to most women as it doesn't demonstrate social skill or status, and generally isn't transferable to the real world in any way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0G-N1NQV8Q

[Chocobo & Moogle]

Originally posted by Pierce Dalton:

It's not really "hate", they (most of them, at least) just consider it a childish hobby, just like the rest of society.

But watching the Kardashians or browsing social media is adulting, lol

[Xero_Daxter]

I’m sorry but if you can’t let your man relax and chill with the boys in-game once in a while then idk what to say to you.

[Hammer Of Evil]

hahaha, buddy you don't really know women that well if you think games are the most unattractive thing you can do.

gaming is lightweight, she knows you'll be online with the boys on friday night or out with her. its probably even a sense of security.


you should just keep trying though, you aren't going to get it right the first time man, why are you guys all expecting perfection in one go. something worth having takes a while to get it right.

cultural norm my butt dude, you watched one video and started despairing. go outside more and doomscroll less.

[Republic of Lamers]

They hate it when they're not the center of attention.

[skOsH♥]

The only part about video games that is addictive is exercising the brain on an imperfect online game that requires thinking on the fly in less than 2 minutes.

Chess can...suck it for having infinitely less moves and being a perfect game (having all information displayed to both players). Seems way less challenging.

But other then that I don't play much. Usually I'll fire up a game and then turn it off almost immediately due to being bored.

I mainly go through my games and try to just do weird challenges in them for replayability

[YellowOrange]

If I were to guess I would say it's because verbal abuse and forbidden topics are rampant in those communities still. Otherwise, we don't.

[St✩rlight]

You know what is funny about this thread? If it was true, then why do girls always buy consoles for their boyfriends for christmas? Most girls I know have bought their boyfriends a console for christmas.

[St✩rlight]

Not to mention, most girls I know either have consoles or play PC too. You guys are so easily baited.

[Haiku's Knife]

Why do you care? If someone can't accept you for who you are, they're not worth your time.

[xjulep]

Originally posted by volusat:

gamer discrimination

it's this

[Phirestar]

Originally posted by Pierce Dalton:

It's not really "hate", they (most of them, at least) just consider it a childish hobby, just like the rest of society.

“Video games are for kids.”

and

“We need to ban these violent, mature video games from being sold to children!”


It’s wild how these two contradictory arguments somehow have co-existed for years / decades, and it seems like people never stop to question it.

[kbiz]

Originally posted by Hammer Of Evil:

hahaha, buddy you don't really know women that well if you think games are the most unattractive thing you can do.

Poignant.

OP, it's not the gaming.