Wii Warm Up: Spousal abuse
Reader zizzy wrote in to let us know about a supposed spousal scrabble over Wii that's leading to divorce. Apparently, the wife was so completely fed up with all the time her husband was spending with his Wii that she threw it in a lake. That's what we call tough love.
On a serious note, gaming can at times be a strain on a couple's relationship, and it's not necessarily linked to gender roles. It helps if both parties play games, or at least understand the attraction, and no one ignores their partner in favor of pixels (at least, not much). But it's not always that easy. Despite the fact that more adults play games now than anyone else, there are still just as many adults who don't understand the hobby and consider it childish or a waste of time.
We'd love to hear from our readers about dealing with gaming in the context of a relationship. Has your hobby led to any issues in a relationship, or are you lucky enough to have someone who understands? If you're still looking for that special someone, would you prefer to date another gamer, or is it a hobby you prefer not to share?
