Am I being unreasonable for not letting my husband get a play station?

[HappyFarm34]

Sounds normal... My sister & BIL still play video games & are in their 30's. Who says we have to stop doing something that brings enjoyment in our lives just because we're "too old".

Remember you can't change who he is or wants to be so either let him have his cake or get a DIVORCE.

[Charles22]

Video games are fun because they're reward based. Maybe your relationship needs some of that.

[CSD610]

Mr. CSD and I have been talking about getting some sort of game system, he is 62 and I am 54.
We want to try to be able to play video games with our Grandchildren when we visit and video games can actually be good to keep ones aging reflexes and hand eye coordination in tact.

[HappyFarm34]

Originally Posted by CSD610

Mr. CSD and I have been talking about getting some sort of game system, he is 62 and I am 54.
We want to try to be able to play video games with our Grandchildren when we visit and video games can actually be good to keep ones aging reflexes and hand eye coordination in tact.

Oooohhh, You 2 are a fun couple. . OP, take notes. Playing video games can also keeps the mind sharp.

[CSD610]

Another thing that happens in our home is that we do not "let" each other do anything.

We are two already raised by our parents grown adults who can choose to do what they want without permission from each other.

[ScarletG]

Originally Posted by CSD610

Another thing that happens in our home is that we do not "let" each other do anything.

We are two already raised by our parents grown adults who can choose to do what they want without permission from each other.

No kidding. We keep each other informed of our plans...but it's not about letting the other do anything.

[Ginge McFantaPants]

I'm trying to picture how it would go over if I suddenly started letting or not letting the Mr. play his game... probably about as well as if he were to kvetch about my Khan Academy obsession.

[Lilac110]

For those going on about "letting" him get the PlayStation, I believe the man is unemployed. He's a raging alcoholic who throws tantrums if he has to wear a collared shirt to a funeral.

Sorry, but if I'm the only breadwinner in the house and for some strange reason, like, say, someone dropped an anvil on my head, and that guy was my husband, you can be sure I would not buy him a PlayStation. If he wants one, he needs to get into AA, get his life together, earn some money, and buy it himself.

Then again, OP, if you get it for him, you can probably empty the house out and serve him with papers before he looks up for long enough to see what you're doing.

[ScarletG]

Originally Posted by Lilac110

For those going on about "letting" him get the PlayStation, I believe the man is unemployed. He's a raging alcoholic who throws tantrums if he has to wear a collared shirt to a funeral.

Sorry, but if I'm the only breadwinner in the house and for some strange reason, like, say, someone dropped an anvil on my head, and that guy was my husband, you can be sure I would not buy him a PlayStation. If he wants one, he needs to get into AA, get his life together, earn some money, and buy it himself.

Then again, OP, if you get it for him, you can probably empty the house out and serve him with papers before he looks up for long enough to see what you're doing.

Thanks numerous people have said...she's got bigger problems than a video game and she needs to put the blame were it belongs.....not try to shift it.

[rego00123]

You knew who this man was before you married him if I remember past threads correctly.

That doesnt offset his part in making his marriage miserable, but you can't neglect your own part in getting it to this point either.

At what point does trying to fix things that where always broken just stop for you?