“She Regretfully Shared Her PC with Her Girlfriend—What Unfolded Next Will Leave You Speechless!”
Ever thought about how sharing your precious gaming PC with a partner could turn into a competitive battleground? For one couple, a seemingly innocent gesture—allowing a girlfriend to game on her computer for a week—sparked an intense feud over who gets to play first. With gaming becoming a beloved hobby for millions (over 190.6 million in the U.S. alone!), it highlights an interesting point of contention: can gaming strengthen relationships, or could it be the catalyst for playful rivalries? In this article, we dive into this quirky love story, reminding us of the fine line between partnership and competition in the world of gaming. So, are you ready to level up your relationship? LEARN MORE.
Gaming is a widely loved pastime for many people around the world. In the U.S. alone, 190.6 million people say they play video games at least for an hour per week. You can do it alone, you can do it with a friend, you can do it with a partner – as long as you don’t have to share a PC, preferably.
For this couple, that became a bit of a problem. A woman went on a trip for a week and let her girlfriend game on her computer. When she returned, her GF was officially hooked. As there was only one computer at their place, a cheeky war of who was getting to play first began.
Bored Panda wanted to know more about how gaming habits impact relationship dynamics. So, we reached out to Dr. Rachel Kowert, a researcher on the uses and effects of digital games. She told us more about the benefits of video games for couples and how much gaming can actually be too much. Read her expert insights below!
A woman introduced her girlfriend to gaming and let the GF use her computer while she was away
Image credits: RDNE Stock project (not the actual photo)
