Can a wife and husband play video games together?-Lovel

I always was the weird one. Instead of thinking of romantic dinners on a cruise I think of a never ending video-game marathon on my wii with my future hubby! I'm not married yet, nor do I have a boy friend but I think it would be cute to play video games with him. Personally I like video games too, but my friends keep making fun of me and say, "What are you getting married to, a six-year old?" Is it strange to play video games with ur hubby? is there anyone else out there that does?
 

Yes, they can. I do. Several of my married friends play video games together. It’s not weird at all to hope to share a hobby with your spouse. -Rachel-

It is super fun to play together- just think of all the ways a heated, sweaty wii battle can end... As to your friends, who cares? Better to be married to a fun geek having those heated moments of competition than a "mature" guy whose hobbies include arguing with fox news channel on tv and internet surfing... alone. -Katie-

Too cute

How can I get my get my stepson to put down the video games and get a job or continue with more education?-Anonymous

he's a high school grad, class of 04.and has no ambition to do anything except play video games or play online day after day? even met a girl friend online (but shes 1200 miles away)
.I think his mom doesn't care cause she doesn't want him to leave the nest! i hate to see him wasting his life away. maybe he should be a game programer?
 

Options:

a) Cut off Internet for the family. Everyone suffers but you just won the war. Boom! Now he has to leave the house.

b) Help him find what his talents are and find a place for him to use them.

c) You are the problem. Deal with yourself accordingly.

d) Give him $5000 and the boot or put him in the furthest state college (they are the same). That redhead should not be back for months.
I think it is most important for you to know that video games are not dead end careers however the world does not need any more awful programmers. -Nick-

Is my girlfriend a lesbian if she likes video games?-India

I'm worried she's a lesbian... she seems to really like video games, but that's a guy thing. Should I be worried? Should I go ahead and leave her right now just in case?
 

Dear India, Yeah you should be worried... But not that she is a lesbian. While you're sitting around thinking about something stupid like this she’s kicking your ass at (Insert game here). -Katie-

Wow, you’ve managed to stereotype just about everyone—homosexual, heterosexual, men, women--in one question! BREAKING NEWS: Not all lesbians and men like video games. You should leave her because you obviously do not appreciate the gem you’ve found. Be happy she likes video games! -Rachel-

Yes she certainly is a lady-lover however you should not break up with her. Dating a lesbian is a wonderful experience. Trust me on this one; I’ve been there. This is likely the only relationship you will have with a woman that gets down on other women. This is YOUR best chance to ever go 3-way.

(BTW, she may not be a lesbian. She is the perfect woman send her my way.) -Nick-

What do you think I meant?

Why do girls dislike guys who play even the LEAST bit of video games?-Doctor Death

You can be a cool guy not even obsessed with video games. You just get on your PS3 and Xbox 360 now and then for recreation. This, however, does not seem to make a difference to the majority of girls out there. If you have even a drop of "video gamer" on you, she'll give you the boot (she's not interested). Why is this? I want to know the mystery behind this.

DD, Some girls might run at the sight of the dusty XBOX in the corner because they fear you’ll care more for it than her. Others may fear you are a geeky-socially-stunted-not-sure-how-to-treat-a-girl type of person. However, a good number of girls either accept a video gaming hobby or enjoy playing themselves. You should pursue these women. Many women may have never played a video game before meeting you but are willing to try. After a month or so of dating, tell her you’d really like to share your hobby with her. Tell her you really like her and want to show her what interests you. Start with a very easy game that allows for multiple deaths without consequence. She may be interested in a role-playing game where she can design her own character. If the graphics are cute, that’s even better. Even if she’s not hooked, she shows promise as a great girlfriend if she’s willing to try something new and demonstrate interest in your hobbies. -Rachel-

No mystery here really, common sense. girls like attention, especially in the beginning of the relationship. Something that may work to get past the problem? Get out Viva Pinata~ cute, colorful, and interesting to girls. tell her how hot she is handling the controller and guys dig girls that know how to find their way around a joystick. And, is it possible its not that they are pushed away by the games but because you're a jerk? purposefully doing something "for a reaction" doesn't put you anywhere near a list of people she wants to get naked with. -Katie-

Dr. Cool Name, That “drop of video gamer” on you is actually human filth. I am speaking of you plaque covered chiclets and tremendous body odder from that 11 hour “recreational” game session. Take a shower and try not to scratch your balls when you talk to the ladies. -Nick-

Should I leave my girlfriend if she isn't good at video games?-Distrito Federal

I let her play Halo 3 with me and I kept winning against her. She's not good at video games and I want a challenge when I play. Should I leave her?

Yes. -Nick-

Meet the advisors:

Rachel was first introduced to video games via her older brother's addiction to Rampage on the family's Apple iie. Her favorite game at the moment is New Super Mario Brothers, but her ultimate time-sucker vice has been (and always will be) Baulder's Gate. She enjoys tuna, getting nightly back-scratches from her husband, and sewing.

Cindy is a mother of 3 and a stage producer in the North West. She rocks at strategy games, tea and enjoys the outdoors.