Love, Gamers and Relatable: Irony level: High

Irony level: High

By Anonymous - 15/07/2022 04:00

Today, my wife refuses to let me play my Xbox, except at the weekends, because it’s "a childish waste of time" and "we need to spend more time together", yet when we’re together she has no problem spending hours on games on her phone. No, she does not see the irony in this either. FML

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Modern bonding

By Anonymous - 01/06/2022 22:00

Today, my wife is mad at me because she claims I don’t spend any time bonding with her son. It’s as though she refuses to understand that just because we are in different rooms, on separate PlayStations, doesn’t mean we’re not playing the same game, and talking through headphones for hours at a time. FML

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By Somerandomguy64 - 10/12/2013 18:04 - United States - Pleasantville

Today, my wife made a system where I earn gaming time by either giving her money or doing her favors. Now whenever I use my phone, she accuses me of "secretly playing Xbox games" and gets pissed at me. I'm 28 years-old. FML

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Thoughts and prayers

By Anonymous - 03/12/2023 18:00 - United States - Dillingham

Today, I don't know what to do to be a good husband. In my wife's eyes, I can’t do anything right. I asked to have more quality time with her but she would rather play video games than spending time with me. I don’t know what to do. FML

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Buzz off

By Anonymous - 14/02/2024 19:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I discovered my husband and kids wait until I’m out of the house before doing fun activities like water fights, board games, Xbox sessions, football, and the like. Apparently I’m such a buzzkill and moody sore loser, they can only have fun without me around. FML

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The struggle is real

By Anonymous - 15/10/2023 08:30

Today, I was lectured by my mom who saw me trying to play on my Switch during a weekday. The thing is, she doesn't even give me any time to play in the week, and then calls me out whenever I try to get a few decent hours on my Meta Quest and Switch during the weekends. Stop dictating me; give me a goddamn break. FML

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Affection breakdown

By Anonymous - 19/12/2020 13:02 - United Kingdom - Boston

Today, my wife can't be bothered to do anything that isn't work, talk about her work, and sit on the sofa. Then she complains that I don't show any affection, when she can be bothered to even talk to me. FML

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They targeted gamers

By DSK - 09/01/2023 15:00

Today, my girlfriend once again insisted that she didn't have a problem with my gaming. Considering that every day I find my PC desk covered in junk, and all my consoles disconnected, somehow I don't think she's telling the truth. FML

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Tetchy

By Anonymous - 16/11/2022 02:00

Today, my girlfriend is giving me the silent treatment because I won’t play Call of Duty with her brother. This kid loses his temper violently at family board games, how the fuck does she think he’ll react when he gets mercilessly wiped out by COD players who don’t give a toss about his feelings? FML

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No fun allowed

By Anonymous - 14/11/2023 10:00

Today, my wife has declared that, unless our son has finished his homework, I'm not to watch TV, play video games, read, use my phone, cook, or go outside, lest I "tempt him" to leave his work unfinished. Guess I'll just stare at the wall all afternoon. FML

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Drop it

By Anonymous - 01/01/2024 23:00 - United States

Today, when I tried to play my new Switch, my girlfriend yelled at me to "put down the damn video games." I've barely had five minutes to use this thing without her bitching at me. The worst part? She gave it to me, for Christmas. FML

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Earl_KarmasBitch 34

Friday 15 July 2022 10:20

When she starts on her phone, get up and go play XBox. She'll figure it out eventually.

justwanttobesocial...butalsonot 9

Friday 15 July 2022 9:20

That's not right. If y'all can get into therapy, that may help

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justwanttobesocial...butalsonot 9

Friday 15 July 2022 9:20

That's not right. If y'all can get into therapy, that may help

Earl_KarmasBitch 34

Friday 15 July 2022 10:20

When she starts on her phone, get up and go play XBox. She'll figure it out eventually.

wrenavery90 12

Friday 15 July 2022 20:11

What do you mean she won't let you? You're a grown man. If you want to play then do it. She can't stop you.

vg 4

Saturday 16 July 2022 12:35

don't think that approach is especially helpful in an adult relationship. But it's not right, to be held from ones hobby is never a good sign in a relationship that is supposed to be equal and respectful

IantoJones_fml 28

Saturday 16 July 2022 16:59

Suggest she play phone games while you XBox, or find out what kind of games she likes and get them for XBox to play with her?

Iifa 7

Saturday 16 July 2022 23:34

Wow, such a small mind. Pc games and I'm not a fan at all, are great for practicing skills, coordination, memory, strategy. Surgeons used it to stay ahead. I let my man play every evening and weekend and sometimes I ask him to teach me. Hence we spend the together doing something he enjoys, and he takes interest in my hobbies that he doesn't like but loves that I am open to discussion and trying new things. I would leave him if I would have to be a mum to him and use parental controls. How do you get to marriage with someone so disrespectful of your interests and stay married?!

tiptoppc 19

Monday 18 July 2022 21:07

Usually it occurs due to marriage of convenience. It now takes 2 life salaries to live alone, bill wise. If the economy wasn’t such shit right now, i bet separations would be a lot higher. It’s almost too expensive to live now. Especially with rampant poverty and corporate abuse and greed