AITAH for not wanting to give up video games for my GF?
A man, aged 33, recently began a new relationship with a woman aged 26. A significant point of disagreement has emerged concerning his hobby of playing video games for about two hours per week.
The girlfriend has stated that she will end the relationship unless he stops playing games entirely. Although the man acknowledges his hobby, he relies on this small amount of time to de-stress from work, family, and health pressures.
After giving up gaming for a month, his mental health has declined, leading him to question if he is wrong for potentially ending the relationship over this small request.
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The original poster (OP) is currently in a difficult position, valuing a small amount of personal time for mental relief against his partner's demand for all of his free time.
He feels the need to defend this necessity for his well-being, even if it means losing the relationship.
The core conflict lies between the OP's need for a minimal personal outlet and the partner's expectation of complete dedication of his non-working hours.
Is the OP wrong to prioritize this small, necessary form of stress relief, even if it leads to the relationship ending?
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