I tried to think of a way to make this post insightful and thoughtful. But it's really just a rant, so I'll just call it what it is.
I'm so tired of the immaturity of some guys. I say some guys because I do know some pretty great ones, including my brother and some of my friends. I try not to lump all guys together and say all guys suck (even though it sometimes feels like they do). But I can't believe how childish some guys are . . . especially when it comes to video games.
A friend of mine told me that over the past couple months two guys . . . TWO . . . have opted to play video games all day instead of hanging out with her. Now, to put this in context, let me tell you that this girl is gorgeous, cultured, fun, and witty as anything. She has no problem getting a date and she's one of the most interesting people I know. And these guys had already expressed interest in her and had taken her out.
And then they got a new video game or something and were like, "Naw, I'm just gonna be a hermit all weekend and live in virtual reality. I mean, you're cute and everything but . . . "
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
These guys would rather sit in front of a screen for hours by themselves, than have actual human interaction with an incredible person?? One that, oh, I don't know, they might actually want to have a real relationship with?
And they're not the only ones. I know of and about so many guys who are opting to play video games rather than go on a date, hang out with friends, or (and this breaks my heart) play with their kids.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all about having down-time and tuning out once in a while. And video games aren't inherently evil. But this isn't once in a while for most (emphasis on most) gaming guys. It's habitual, and it's ruining relationships. And if they're playing violent games (which it seems like they usually are), that's even worse.
Not only do large amounts of game time take away from socializing time, guys who game regularly have a harder time interacting with others, especially girls. I know of a guy who openly admitted to not being able to talk to girls because all he knows is video games.
It makes me sad. I see so many amazing women who are looking for a real, committed relationship. They're smart, fun, driven, beautiful women. But the prospects sure look bleak when I hear about guys who are sacrificing their futures for virtual reality.
