Anna is feeling lonely because her boyfriend is obsessed with gaming
DEIDRE SAYS: Dear Anna... IT’S always good within a relationship to have your own individual interests, as well as sharing experiences.
But so often a hobby can detract and even damage the bond between a couple when one person becomes obsessive.
Gaming might seem innocent enough but it has become enough of an issue for the NHS to launch a dedicated gaming rehab facility – The National Centre For Gaming Disorders.
To avoid anything getting in the way of your relationship, make sure you are both prepared to compromise.
So ask your partner to have gaming-free days, or weekends, to re-introduce that balance into your lives.
And, just as you have, get involved with your partner’s interest.
There is more than a thread of wisdom in the old saying, if you can’t beat them, join them.
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