[quote name='boo']Okay, reading through the first page was all I needed to know to comment on this thread.
1. This really was a well written article.
2. I AM NOT A GAMER! (and appreciate the truth to most of this article though we have very different tastes in our game choices).
But guess what, my boyfriend IS a gamer (and no I will not mention his name since he spends too much time on this site and too many of you may or may not bash him for this). I entered into our relationship knowing he was a gamer and I was not, but since showing interest in your partner's hobbies is a big part of making relationships work, I entered the gaming world.
So, I'm not a gamer, I have a social life, had Sunday night Sex & the City parties with all of the girls, had Barbies, My Little Pony, wore pink and spend almost no time online unless it's to buy yet another pair of shoes or browse gossip headlines, I did have an Atari, NES, and Super NES growing up but that was because I had three brothers. Later they got PS2 when it became trendy, but aside from Frogger, Mario, and a memory of what Final Fantasy IV looked like, I have no gaming experience with the exception of the last 2 years.
Fact: Girls will game if they are into you.
Fact: Girls will not game if they think it's not worth the effort which may or may not translate into - YOU'RE NOT WORTH THE EFFORT.
Note: It wouldn't kill you to get off of your A** and show some interest in her things as well, and yes, Mr. Mario Kart, that means you too.
So, here are some games that I've enjoyed that she may as well:
WarioWare - All titles (This is literally, what got me started again so BF, thank good o' Wario!)
Kirby - All Titles
Beyond Good & Evil
Jade Empire
Amped
Animal Crossing
Super Princess Peach
Super Mario Brothers (DS)
Guitar Hero
Phoenix Wright
Mario Kart DS
Pac Pix
Yoshi's Touch & Go
Yes, most of these games are on the DS because it really is cute and color coordinates well with a Kate Spade bag.
My point: Girls who have no desire to play games, can and will become interested if they think you're worth it, are initiated into that part of your world early on in the relationship, and if you are willing to show a little interest in their hobbies as well.[/quote]
Detective work done. Boo = Strell's woman!
I win.
Now, off to the kitchen for lunch.