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We are not exactly equal when it comes to all of our tastes. Music, entertainment, fashion. I will admit, I used to put on a show. Those pheromones when you meet someone new can enthrall you and you want to impress those who you are dating. I put on my best clothes, was a listener, and enjoyed whatever 'they' enjoyed. Now married and years later we have discovered things about each other we probably would have seen as a 'turn-off' while dating. If anything I have let our relationship grow and evolve. Some things we really didn't enjoy; but like any girl who meets someone knew; the makeup is always on. We can't expect that fresh look when 'waking up', but while dating makeup is always perfect.
So my wife recently complained we dont have THAT much in common. She likes concerts and music and I just like music. She likes DRAMA, I like ACTION. We love the same food, so that is not a problem, I like to travel with her, and other activities :). However she still complains that we don't do as much many years now and I love her as much as the day I met her.
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I don't blame her, but she complains that I am up at night playing a video game on my PS4 and sometimes neglecting her. So after hearing some complaints a mutual friend told her she should play video games with me. Now, this might at first sound like a good idea; but is it really? It sounds more like babysitting my wife while she fumbles around with the controller! Ok perhaps an insensitive thought. I mean all she really wants is to invade my sacred video game alone time! Again insensitive; but true.
In actuality it's just an opportunity to connect with my other half. I am being selfish when I think those things. I remember the Nintendo Wii and how much fun it was to do the sports with a partner. I would consider getting a new system with a similar concept. However, for the PS4 it sounds like I would be stuck with themed game shows in order to have equal participation. I can't see her playing a first, or third player game. I am not sure how good a single player experience will feel with someone not participating and just hovering over my shoulder. - that's kinda sad.
Any ideas? What would be a great game for both of us to play on the PS4? Anyone's suggestion is welcome. One friend mentioned "Kingdom Hearts". I'm looking at something more co-op! Brainstorming never hurt, and plus she wants to play games with me! I guess some men would love that from their partner! She wants to do it so we can have a little more in common. I think that's amazing, I should treat it as an opportunity, and I shouldn't take it for granted.
Oh forget it! Our differences are wake make us great. We tolerate and sometimes enjoy what we didn't know existed before! I have a new taste for musicals.. (a small one), and my wife learnt that she actually likes sci-fie! Evolving together shouldn't separate us; if anything if we are meant for each other our differences should strengthen us! Here's to 50+ years together!
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