Can Video Games Ruin a Relationship?

by SodaHead Gaming Posted 2012/02/16 14:00:00

Related Topics: Games, Video Games, Relationship, Brigham Young, Facebook, Online Games, Couples, Divorce, Marriage, Online, News, Video, Game, Video Game

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Last year, a study found that Facebook has becoming a "primary cause" of divorce -- or, more precisely, it has played an increasingly major part in relationship problems that lead to divorce. Now a Brigham Young University study is claiming the same thing about video games, claiming the hobby can lead to fighting, neglect, and ultimately, divorce.

According to U.S. News, the study found that 65 percent of spouses who do not share their partner's gaming interest fight about video games, and 75 percent claim the habit has negatively affected their marriage. However, games seem to have the opposite effect when both partners share the hobby: 74 percent of couples who play multiplayer online games together say it has had a positive effect on their relationship.

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SunshineSprinkles 2012/02/16 17:51:12

No

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I love video games just as much as my bf and we both play them, they can't ruin a relationship...Lack of understanding, effort and respect can...but games, no!

And to all the girls that nag about how your bf plays games all day..stop whining for gods sake! While he's playing you have the time for yourself, and why don't you try playing and see how fun it is instead of complaining...takes two to make a relationship work
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Steampunk King 2012/02/24 14:13:53

No

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I let my girlfriend play too :D
She's learning.
Even if it's just me playing, I find myself constantly thinking about my girlfriend as she watches. I try not to spend too much time on Xbox now, I don't want her to feel like I'm ignoring her.

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Lil' Devil to Steampu... 2012/02/24 20:51:02

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ooopsie... I meant to click on reply, but it sent a request for more of your comments... sorry.. lol
I was just going to say that I think gaming can also make your relationship stronger.

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Steampu... to Lil' Devil 2012/02/27 13:45:46

Yeah. I know a few people who are dating and play Xbox together all the time.

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thksfrthmmrs 2012/02/24 02:29:00

Yes

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Anything can ruin relationships if misused or abused.

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Morteza 2012/02/23 20:18:44

Yes

i dunno

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BlackHampster 2012/02/23 19:20:31

No

well for some reason, it checked no when I meant to say yes. but it depends if you both like to play video games. I'm not to big on video games.

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Sonia the Stoner!i!i ♥ 2012/02/23 15:15:53

Yes

If your spouse gets to caught up in playing a game & ignores you, it could ruin the relationship.

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Jimmy Lucky 2012/02/23 03:14:17

Yes

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Everything is possible...that's what my adviser said whenever i complain

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ryan.noh1 2012/02/23 01:39:22

Yes

pretty much robbed any chance at a normal social life.

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Gava 2012/02/22 23:00:13

No

Well Yes but the again No. they can BUT if shes not there with you and its your time your fine. But if shes there what kind of person would do that! <------- bad boyfriend ( hint )

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Stacie's Mirage 2012/02/22 20:33:39

Yes

it would depend on how much time you spent doing the videogames

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masoninja 2012/02/22 20:22:20

No

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If your gf or bf ignores you then thats there problem. here a tip. stop bithcing and pick up the damn controller! HALO:REACH FOR THE WIN!!!!!

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BigMoki 2012/02/22 18:07:26

No

No if gf is understanding for her bf, but some gfs can be really hard to live with when it comes to games and guys alone-time :/

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Paulc3po the tech guy 2012/02/22 11:48:31

Yes

absolutely

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Fox Avis 2012/02/22 04:15:27
ChynaP 2012/02/22 00:34:06

Yes

I think it really depends on the individual. Shared interests seem to help a relationship therefore if both like to play video games, it gives them something in common, but for a couple who dont share the same interest, such as games in can hurt them too depending on how much time they give to their Significant Others.

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NYYankees 2012/02/21 23:47:12

Yes

too much of anything can ruin a relationship of any kind though

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ButterbeerMe 2012/02/21 21:01:21

Yes

But luckily for me I love video games and so has every guy I've dated, so I've never had that issue.

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syl 2012/02/21 19:37:39

Yes

Being addicted to them can. I've seen a young married couple with children have one addicted gamer who caused the divorce. period.

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scorpionhorse 2012/02/21 19:36:08

No

if you take care of how long, no

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THB306 2012/02/21 11:07:29

No

Every relationship has problems. If one neglects the other, rather to play video games or get on the internet or to do yard work or some crap it's the person's fault for neglecting their partner. If your husband spent every day outside tending to the grass, you wouldn't say "My yard ruined my relationship!" so why would you say the same about video games?

Heck, video games made my relationship with my wife stronger! We are, however, going through a separation right now... but its totally unrelated to video games... it's rather more of a fidelity issue... Id rather not say more... but we're still good friends, and even still play video games together on a regular basis!

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Wolf 2012/02/21 06:37:23

Yes

I had a friend who got married to this girl (she was in the military) for about a month all he ever did was play videogames, turned out she ended up divorcing him.

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Barbie 2012/02/21 06:15:12

Yes

Yes

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Kyle 2012/02/21 02:28:34

No

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It doesn't really sound to me that video games are the problem here, it's neglecting your partner that's the problem. Let me explain, guy plays video games 24/7 and neglects his girlfriend/spouse and they break-up, whats to blame for the break-up? According to this article it's the video games. New scenario, a guy spends all his time playing and watching football and neglects his girlfriend/spouse by doing so, they fight and break up. Do you blame football?

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Rambo Smurf 2012/02/20 23:41:33

Yes

It can. It doesn't have to, but it can.

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Sankeerth Ram 2012/02/20 21:08:19

No

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If you think YES, you certainly've got wrong priorities

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EpicStalkerCrayon 2012/02/20 19:23:46

Yes

It does. :D

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animelover123 2012/02/20 15:52:41

Yes

It could if that's all you do and ignore your partener the whole time

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Roxxi 2012/02/20 14:34:01

No

A guy needs his alone guy-time as much as a girl needs her alone girl-time. Would you want your boyfriend/spouse to be nagging you while you're doing your own thing? You just need to balance it out with the relationship. You can't be together 24/7, it'll drive you crazy after a while, you both need your hobbies.

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wolffoetowtech 2012/02/20 05:01:09

Yes

They most often do rune relationships.

but thats only if theres a major imbalance with in the relationship in the first place.

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DesiBoo 2012/02/20 02:18:20

Yes

B cuz then the girls feel rejected.

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PetrusRatajczyk4 2012/02/20 01:33:13

No

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Me and my boyfriend play WoW and random online games together. It doesn't ruin relationships unless you take the game too seriously to where your relationship becomes involved in it. I think video games are okay, but it's something I'd want to do all the time. Besides, I hate how girls complain about their boyfriends playing video games. They're boys; it's what they do. Lol. & they could be yelling "Come on, baby, kill him! Kill him!" or something instead of bitchin'. Haha.

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hitari 2012/02/19 20:51:42

No

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the reason i say no is because quite frankly my husband to be and myself find games to play together so that we can have a healthy relationship instead of him just playing his games and me just playing mine. We make sure that we can have time together playing games that appeal to both our interests so that we can have a better relationship

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Devin Pederson 2012/02/19 19:11:42

Yes

Can video games ruin relationships? Yes.

Is that a guarantee that they will? No.

It all depends on the current situation.

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Glenn: Walking Dead 2012/02/19 16:19:58

Yes

if you and your date are playing video games and all you care about and pay attention to is the video game, then they will break up with you if it goes to far

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pinkqueen 2012/02/19 15:47:58

Yes

guys send way too much time with their games and they are really over protective of it

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I Wish I Were A Skywalker..... 2012/02/19 11:29:05

Yes

A friend of mine and I went on one date, then when we realized that he was PS3 and I was XBox 360, we never saw each other again...

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gabriele ferlito 2012/02/19 11:17:08

No

no i don'y think unless you are a nerd and you play with games 10 hours a day XD

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nothingbutthetruth 2012/02/19 08:44:59

Yes

Not really! It all depends on the two people understanding of each other likes and dislikes.

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Xinea 2012/02/19 07:55:52

No

Unless you're playing a dating sim.

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