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I mean seriously, it's just a hobby/game

Bitches come and go, but my boyz are forever.

No one does, really. At least in my experience. Warhammer is fun, sex is better. I also smell troll.

LOL

Your question is phrased ambiguously.

Do you mean?:
1) Why do people take wargaming more seriously than their wife/girlfriend takes wargaming?
or, more likely:
2) Why do people take wargaming more seriously than they take their wife/girlfriend?

Not that this really requires a discussion, though I'm considering coming up with a well thought-out, logically reasoned argument, replete with pie charts and Venn diagrams.
But then I remember I have a modeling project I keep putting off.
To the spawning pools! Away!

Well how bout looking at it this way.

How many war gamers would rather go out to a dance club or bar in order to get pooty tang rather than going to game night. Now, then would those who would, actually go? probably not.

I always put my gf before the hobby, maybe thats why it takes me forever to paint anything.

Wings of Light wrote:I mean seriously, it's just a hobby/game

Ask the same thing about any particular sport, hobby or pastime.

ollieholmes wrote:I always put my gf before the hobby, maybe thats why it takes me forever to paint anything.

QFT

OP gave NO examples. I smell troll too.

I dont know anyone who treats their girl like that anyway. I find people do with video games though... sometimes.

I have no examples at hand right now, but I've heard thousands of people say that they have a game night and turn down on their gf(I dont know if i said it right)

Those kinda of people are loyal friends,but not a very good husband/bf

That is all situational. If it is something more than the partner simply expecting you to stay home, it is a bit OTT. Though if that is the case... its like people watching football, or going out drinking once a week.

When you're first dating probably not the best idea, though when you're close they shouldn't care.

Because you can control your hobby easier than another person?

Because your minis don't nag you?

Because your minis don't spend your money?

Thousands? Really?

If you don't want to treat your woman right, send her to me. I'll teach her to paint, then deal with her later in the evening. I'll show her some games alright. I'll dress her up in the repenta suit and beat the emperor into her. If that doesn't work, I can always take her out for a nice dinner and a movie, then maybe drinks afterword.

Out of those thousands, start sending me some names. I've got time to deal with unsatisified girlfriends, wives, sisters, mothers, and daughters like that.


Reasons are whatever.


Unsatisfied MILFs are cool. I always have time for them.

Wings of Light wrote:I have no examples at hand right now, but I've heard thousands of people say that they have a game night and turn down on their gf(I dont know if i said it right)

There's a difference between going to game night over hanging with your significant other when you see each other daily(you need time apart, no matter the relationship, and by your statement of "thousands", I believe this is the most probable scenario) and choosing game night over a significant other that you see only once or twice a week/month.

Which situation are you talking about, because one is taking it more seriously, and one isn't. Clarify or this threat is useless and irrelevant.

Wings of Light wrote:Those kinda of people are loyal friends,but not a very good husband/bf

Ignorant inflammatory statement is inflammatorily ignorant.

You're saying I'm a bad husband because I want to enjoy my hobby once a week?

I think Grot 6 effectively wins this thread and beats the troll at her own game.

I aim to please.

It smells of troll worse then YMDC in here.

And Grot 6, If you ever consider a tag team partner... I've got magnum for protection.

I'm not sure its a preference thing as much as a space thing. If you're with you're gf/wife 24/7 then its good to have some space and hang with the guys on occassion. Alternatively, when it gets to be that time of the month you can retreat to the study to paint and give her some space.

Yeah, this isn't going anywhere good...