Taking the Next Step

A few weeks ago, I posted "Why I Bother". This is a continuation of that post.

If you’ve accepted your boyfriend for who he is, maybe it’s time to take it a step further: Getting involved. I know this is going to seem intimidating at first, but it could be a lot of fun, and you getting involved can score some major brownie points with your significant other.

For all the women of comic geeks, ask your loved one for his opinion on what to start you off with. Believe me, if you've ever been to a comic store, you'll know just how overwhelming it can be to pick out your own comic. The subject matter shouldn't be a problem because there are so many topics to choose from. I guarantee there is something you're going to like. I also recommend that you ask him to start you off with just an issue, (this is a small, thin, magazine-looking thing,) it's a quick read, 30 mins. tops and you can decide quickly if you're interested in continuing.

Playing your boyfriend’s video games can be a little tricky. Guaranteed your boyfriend is going to laugh at you, especially if this is one of your first times picking up a controller. Now, once he's able to contain himself, one of two scenarios is going to take place. He’s either going to get frustrated that you’re taking away his console for your stupid “girl games”, or he’ll be so ecstatic that you’re getting involved, he’ll want to show you how everything works, (still be prepared for uncontrollable snickering and patronizing comments.) Ask him what’s a fun and easy game to start with. Or better yet, get a split screen, multiplayer game and you two can play together. Rob and I have had successes and failings when we’ve played together. Most times we’ve had a lot of fun and I just brush off some of the snooty comments. Other times, we can’t get in sync and we end up frustrated and angry at each other. So far, in my books, the best game we’ve ever played together was “Stubbs the Zombie”. Ignoring the fact that it's for Xbox, it's a fun zombie game where YOU get to play the part of the zombie. I recommend this one if you’re just starting out, it’s fun and the controls are simple and easy to learn.

If you even want to take it a step further, conventions are where its at. Yes, you will be bored, there will be some funky smells and you may get scared. Just make sure you stay close to your boyfriend. Don’t worry, most of those nerd trolls won't talk to you anyway. They barely get any sort of social interaction and women, in general, terrify them. The up side to going to these conventions is that you will see just how good your boyfriend is, in comparison to these animals. Also, if you go to a convention and are patient and kind and don’t complain, your boyfriend will owe you huge. He will also hold the bragging rights with his friends to you being the coolest of all girlfriends just for attending one of these shindigs.

So go out there, find your inner geek and let it loose. It may be silly to you, but just remember, you participating in these things will mean so much to your significant other.. and he'll owe you big time! Can you say "free back massages for a week"? Have fun you two!