Are you tired of seeing your friends date gamer girls while your girlfriend doesn’t even like video games? Well, in this post, I’ve got a few suggestions for you 😉 . Yeah, I know, it sounded like a TV ad, but for some of you, this is real life—your girlfriend doesn’t like to play!
They send you to the doghouse! So, in this post, I’m suggesting a few little tricks to gently and sneakily introduce her to the world of video games.

1. Pick the Right Game

Your favorite might be Starcraft or Gears of War, but if you start with these kinds of games, you’re making a mistake! I’m not saying all girls are sensitive, but you should try something a bit less intense. Go for something like L.A. Noire, Heavy Rain, or Assassin’s Creed—games with a good storyline she can follow. Generally, women love a good mystery (a personal suggestion would be The Walking Dead by TellTale—I’m sure a lot of girls would love it).

2. Don’t Discourage Her

Girls always do what makes them feel good, so if your girlfriend starts leaning towards certain games, don’t criticize her. It doesn’t matter if those games are Farmville or Vampire Wars—even though they can be repetitive, they offer a sense of achievement, which you can later use as a hook by pointing out that you can earn trophies or achievements in other games too.

3. Give Her Space

It might seem like a good idea to sit down and connect a second controller, but when your girl doesn’t know how to play, all you’ll do is frustrate her by constantly blowing her character’s head off. Give her time and space, and you’ll find that, over time, she’ll become a worthy rival.

4. Welcome to Online Mode

Once she’s started playing solo, it’s time to introduce her to online mode. This is where you’ll find out if she really enjoys playing or not. Many of us have already fallen into the online gaming trap, and I highly doubt she’ll want to stop playing after that.

5. Cooperation

Try playing with her, not against her! Ask her if she’d like to play a co-op campaign—you’ll see that she’ll start including you in her gaming plans, like earning achievements, co-op campaigns, tournaments, and even Rock Band.

As you can see, it’s not rocket science, and if you start slowly, you can make it happen. Doesn’t sound too hard, does it?

Now, for the girls: Why Have a Gamer Boyfriend?

As you ladies know, having a gamer boyfriend is very complicated, especially when he doesn’t call you (hehe oops), doesn’t reply to your texts, or leaves you hanging because he’s busy playing Diablo. But, girls, I invite you not to focus solely on the negatives—let’s look at the positive aspects of having a gamer boyfriend. Here’s a list to show you that having a video game addict isn’t as bad as it seems.

• He has a wide range of knowledge, from simple things like getting money from brick blocks and crushing turtles, to commanding an interstellar army or being the war hero the world needs.
• He knows how to drive at high speeds and the necessary components to assemble a bomb.
• When he says he’s going out, he’s not hitting up a club to get checked out by other girls—he’s going to a friend’s house, usually to finish Gears or Halo.

• You’ll always know where he is—either at home playing or lying next to you on the couch.
• Those long hours of sitting and gaming ensure he’s saving up energy for you!
• He knows all the martial arts in existence, even the ones that don’t exist.
• When he says he wants you to be his Player 2, you can be sure he loves you.
• He doesn’t waste money on bad habits, only on games—and occasionally on you, hehe.
• He knows what’s truly adorable (Kirby, Pikachu, etc.).
• He has a huge heart that will be occupied by you and his console (and maybe a virtual heroine, but don’t worry—he can’t have her physically).
• He plays so many games that his hands are ridiculously soft.
• If he says he loves you more than the universe, consider yourself lucky, because a gamer knows more solar systems than Carl Sagan and Darth Vader combined.
• All your outings will literally be an adventure.
• You’ll never have trouble knowing what to get him for Christmas, birthdays, or anniversaries—just look for special editions of the games he constantly talks about.
• He has a relaxed and casual style.
• He doesn’t get overly excited about the World Cup or the Super Bowl.
• His place might be a mess, but there’s always food and something to drink.

• If you manage to get him out of the house, your mother-in-law will adore you.
• You know that if he ever cheats on you with “the other,” that “other” has three USB ports on the back, a green or blue light, and only works when there’s electricity.
• You are the only real woman in his life, aside from his mother.
• If you see him with bags under his eyes, it’s not because he was out partying—he probably stayed up all night trying to get achievements in GTA IV.
• He’s a virtuoso at guitar, drums, and the microphone.

• If there’s a zombie attack or alien invasion, you know you can count on your boyfriend to protect you.
• But above all, you know that we’re adorable, even if you have no idea what the heck we’re talking about.

Shoutout to all the gamers!!! Hehe…