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Mantas Kačerauskas

“My Wife Thinks Video Games Are Juvenile And Playing Them Makes Me Less Attractive”

Everyone needs something to take the edge off. For Reddit user AtreidesOne, that something is video games. The 42-year-old has been enjoying them throughout his entire life and believes he has managed to do so without having to sacrifice much else.

However, the man’s wife recently told him that the hobby makes him look childish and less attractive. Considering that she’s always been aware of how he spends his free time, he was shocked and didn’t really know what to make of the sudden news. So, he turned to the internet for help.

Image credits: Erik Mclean / Unsplash (not the actual photo)

Image credits: Getty Images / Unsplash (not the actual photo)

Image credits: AtreidesOne

Image credits: Guillaume Issaly / Unsplash (not the actual photo)

In response to some of the most common questions, the guy clarified a few important points

And later joined the discussion that unfolded in the comments

People eagerly shared their advice for him

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