Ask Home Insemination Kit: My Partner Is Always Gaming

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Welcome to the Home Insemination Kit advice column, where our team of “experts” tackles your pressing life questions, from relationships to parenting and everything in between. This week, we’re addressing the challenge of a partner whose gaming habits seem to take precedence over family life.

Dear Home Insemination Kit,

My partner is completely consumed by video games. We’re talking full-on gaming setup: headset, fancy chair, dual monitors. He’s turned our spare room into a gaming sanctuary and spends all his free time in there. After work, he joins us for dinner, but then it’s straight back to the den. We hardly see him for the rest of the night. When I confront him about being more involved in household chores or parenting, he claims he didn’t know there was a problem because I never said anything. On weekends, he barely lifts a finger, even though we should be spending quality time together or tackling chores as a team. Our six-year-old has even expressed that he thinks Daddy “loves video games more than me.” I’m at my wit’s end! What can I do?

Wow, that’s a tough situation. First off, it sounds like your partner is employing some serious “weaponized incompetence,” which is simply unacceptable. (If you need to vent while also feeling like you’re not alone, check out #weaponizedincompetence on social media.) You shouldn’t have to take on all the responsibilities in your home. Remember, you have children to care for, but your partner should not be treated like one. It’s time to address this behavior head-on and demand real change. If he can’t step up, encourage him to seek help—individual counseling could be a great first step, followed by couples counseling if necessary.

Now, let’s explore some practical solutions. Instead of enforcing a complete gaming ban, consider discussing games that the entire family can enjoy together. A Nintendo Switch, for example, offers a range of multiplayer games that your kids can join in on. This way, your partner can still engage with gaming while fostering family connections and teaching valuable skills.

You deserve better than this, and so do your kids. Your partner’s current level of engagement is disturbingly low, and it’s critical that he raises his standards to match yours. Best of luck, and please keep me updated on your progress!

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In summary, it’s vital to address your partner’s gaming habits and the impact they’re having on your family life. Open communication and a willingness to compromise can help create a more balanced home environment.