Why I Bother

Being that I'm a girlfriend to a comic/gamer geek, I'm asked constantly (mostly by women) why or how I can support these kinds of hobbies. I like to turn it around on them and ask, "Why can't you support them?" Like it's unthinkable to even allow an adult male to take part in something he loves. But why? Because it's stupid? Because it's embarrassing? Maybe to you, but not to your significant other. And because of that whole "unconditional love" thing that you two are supposed to have, you’re basically obligated to let him enjoy his hobbies. If you don't, you’re a pretty terrible girlfriend (sorry, but it’s true.) Why would someone even let it bother them so much? There are so many other hobbies he could be into that are 100 times worse… like picking his boogers, wearing women’s lingerie, cutting up dead hookers… Honestly, it’s time to get over it and let him do his thing!

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you actually have to take part in his activities. That is a totally different ball game. Just stop with the bitching, and the eye rolling. Let him have at least one space in the house for his geeky collection and give him some time to himself for his hobbies.

I guess what I’m trying to convey to you here is: Accept your man for who he is. And these hobbies are an expression of who he is. As a general warning to all women of comic/gamer geeks, if you try to force him to quit and make him put his toys away, buried deep in the basement, not only will he hold a serious grudge against you, but you run a serious risk of loosing him. So do yourself and your relationship a favour: Let him play!