Gaming is a vehicle to converse, especially if you haven't common interests otherwise. They can bring out the worst in people, but often because they promote interaction and require sportsmanship.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

It's all the same and so boring

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Okay, so I LOVE boardgames:D but it is not a way to escape conversations - they are simply fun! I much prefer doing something fun together with ny friends and family though, than sitting down and talking, that is true! I enjoy shared activities. They come jn different flavours, much like video games - so for me as someone who loves playing it sounds like your crew has a different taste than you. I love videgames too, but if I would need to play fifa and car racing games…. I would be convinced I hate gaming XD wingspan is a great great game, and there is quite a few out there that have similar nice vibes. But probably your circle wouldn't like them:/ my friends are not the kinda players I am either - so I have a separate group just for playing:) no arguments, no pressure, no one takes anything personal. People are chill and are there just to have fun^ Long story short - probably there are games and people out there that match your playing style more, but…. So what? You don't need to find them nor play, there are so many fantastic other things to be done! No need to try to force yourself to do something at all.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

I get it. I cannot pinpoint the exact reason for it, but I am actually familiar with the feeling itself. It is like, why would you not want to play with us? It feels like rejection. Either the thing I like is not good enough for you or my company (I am putting it like this for making a point), so it becomes hurtful. When playing together is important for someone, I see how that can happen. I am getting hurt (against all my efforts) as well when my husband does not want to play. And well, he dislikes boardgames so… :D but I believe this needs to be fixed on the side that gets hurt, because your actions are not mean. I would say, for the sake of the group you may time to time bite the bullet and play a game, and then sit out the next 20 rounds :D for our relationship - it works. Once in a while he plays something with me - I appreciate the effort and leave him alone for the next year :D

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago