surewhynotlem comments on He was very mature about this

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 48 points 1 month ago (4 children)

It's absolutely pushing an agenda. But for once, the guy's response is reasonable and healthy.

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[–] Beth@piefed.social 11 points 1 month ago

Yeah it wouldn’t be a bad response at all in a healthy relationship context. I wish all partners could give each other the same respect. I like the response, just not the frame.

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[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

And yet, it's also what a person would say if they did prefer gaming 24/7 but also wanted her to feel that she was at fault for ruining a relationship he was never invested in. He's not even looking her in the eye to make his accusation.

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[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 child)

Meh. Judging people on eye contact is ableist.

But yeah, it could be that tactic and then the outcome is still good. Relationship ends.

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[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago

Not making eye contact is one thing, actively turning your back is another, especially with a person you supposedly have a close relationship with (although obviously that's shottohell one way or the other.) But yes as regards outcome, the pretense of a relationship ends, which is probably good for both of them.

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