The xbox - Page 2

x Alanna x · Feb 6th, 2011, 04:23 AM

i love the xbox.. and my boyfriend hates it.. hahaha!!!

not been on it much really tho cause now am pregnant a get tired easily and it hurts if i sit too long in one position, altho i used to be on it alll the time!!!

i would chuck your fella off it and buy a game for it that you might like.. and take over his xbox.. see how he feels lol!!.. ya never know.. you might like it..

my fellas buying me kinect next week ready for when ive had my lil man!! cant wait!!.. just hope i have as much motivation for that as i do for sitting down infront of the xbox with the controller lol!!..

xx

2ndtimeAbz · Feb 6th, 2011, 04:37 AM

Maybe if he's so agressive and reacts badly when you try to talk to him whilst he's playing prehaps you could write a letter explaining how it's making you feel and get him to read it when he's not playing. I think sometimes blokes get so caught up in it they don't realise what they're doing or how much it's bothering you. Be honest without being too accusatory so he doesn't go automatically on the defense. Like you've said, normally he's a good guy so should take time to talk to you about it

xx
Good luck and I hope you resolve it before baby comes! xx

starlight2801 · Feb 6th, 2011, 15:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Babushka99

Its so funny how many women hate xbox, I hate it with a passion.. my brother is addicted and swears, f's and blinds non stop til 4 in the morning and its so horrible and annoying! Xbox is the DEVIL.

Unfortunately my DH has a tendency for doing this and it drives me to despair

The good thing is he has phases when he's on it alot and phases when he leaves it alone.

The bad news is he's just started an 'on it alot' phase.

He's been F'ing and blinding at a game he's been playing for 5 hours now.

Thing is I can't understand why he spends so long on something that obviously stresses him out so much

I can see why consoles are like a curse for women! X

starlight2801 · Feb 6th, 2011, 15:29 PM

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Originally Posted by barrowland

the aggression is the worst i actually feel a bit on edge when hes online and he doesnt seem to understand at all! hes usually so calm and relaxed but when hes on his xbox he shouts and throws things, punches the table/sofa, gets arsey with me aswell and doesnt talk whatsoever im actually waiting one day for him to get so wound up that something gets bounced off my head because he hasnt realised what hes done and tbh im at breaking point with the thing i love my OH but i wish he would spend more time with me rather than his online friends or his games

Wow barrowland I could be writing your posts. My otherwise fantastic DH gets exactly the same and it scares me too, the thought of what he might do by accident x

lyns20 · Feb 6th, 2011, 15:34 PM

my OH has a ps3 and plays call of duty all th time he gets so into it he wont even hear me if i ask him a Q, hes on it just now apparantly they get double points tonight so he will be on even longer! Great!

xxxjessxxx · Feb 6th, 2011, 15:36 PM

I hate the thing too!! The other day my OH and I had an arguement, he left me somewhere I didn't know, and I had to walk 3miles home guessing where to go, as I had no money for bus and my phone was out of battery.
When I got home, I tried contacting him and instead of him trying to sort out the problem he was on his xbox instead. It made me feel he'd rather be on that than sort out our problems.
Not only that, when I'm with him round his he'd quite happily be on there for 3 hours and leave me with nothing to do!! I did confront him about it and now it's not as often but he still does it occassionally. Either way it just stresses me out!!
I hope to god when I do eventually become pregnant and we've had a baby he isn't the same!!! xx

barrowland · Feb 6th, 2011, 15:38 PM

yeah but it doesnt help that earlier he got so annoyed on halo that he smashed his favourite cup and almost broke a remote aswell and then got pissed off that hed smashed the cup and stormed about the flat trashing it looking for superglue that i said we didnt have and he bit my head off he appologised later but its not the point i really dont need it right now i just want some support im in alot of pain with my back and spd and leg cramps and all sorts and i just want his to cuddle me but he either snaps at me or swears at his games cos hes on them all the time

fiveoyea · Feb 6th, 2011, 20:34 PM

wow at least I know I'm not alone. I try to be very understanding and not make a big deal, but when spending time online with the guys is more important than spending a little time with me it's dreadful....

I don't feel like I ask for a lot but right now he is out there screaming at the tv for the superbowl. I stopped watchin because he was being an idiot. He's been so mean and just downright absent lately. I can't stand it..he doesn't get it and I know men don't understand since they can't be pregnant but dang is it that hard to just be nice every once in a while?

Annunakian · Feb 6th, 2011, 20:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fiveoyea

I can't stand it..he doesn't get it and I know men don't understand since they can't be pregnant but dang is it that hard to just be nice every once in a while?

I think it's in the manual to lose man points or something..

aragornlover8 · Feb 6th, 2011, 23:06 PM

I find this really funny... The only thing I hate about the xbox is when DH is playing it and I want a go. I'm also the more aggressive of the two of us with video games - I'm very competitive and my hubby is incredibly relaxed. I honestly don't think it's a "guy" thing.

There are some really amazing games on the XBox (Lost Odyssey is my newest and latest addiction), and it's honestly gotten me through some of my bedridden days.

Feb 6th, 2011, 04:23 AM	#11
x Alanna x Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North West UK Posts: 888	i love the xbox.. and my boyfriend hates it.. hahaha!!! not been on it much really tho cause now am pregnant a get tired easily and it hurts if i sit too long in one position, altho i used to be on it alll the time!!! i would chuck your fella off it and buy a game for it that you might like.. and take over his xbox.. see how he feels lol!!.. ya never know.. you might like it.. my fellas buying me kinect next week ready for when ive had my lil man!! cant wait!!.. just hope i have as much motivation for that as i do for sitting down infront of the xbox with the controller lol!!.. xx

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Feb 6th, 2011, 04:37 AM	#12
2ndtimeAbz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 392	Maybe if he's so agressive and reacts badly when you try to talk to him whilst he's playing prehaps you could write a letter explaining how it's making you feel and get him to read it when he's not playing. I think sometimes blokes get so caught up in it they don't realise what they're doing or how much it's bothering you. Be honest without being too accusatory so he doesn't go automatically on the defense. Like you've said, normally he's a good guy so should take time to talk to you about it xx Good luck and I hope you resolve it before baby comes! xx

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Feb 6th, 2011, 15:34 PM	#15
lyns20 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 353	my OH has a ps3 and plays call of duty all th time he gets so into it he wont even hear me if i ask him a Q, hes on it just now apparantly they get double points tonight so he will be on even longer! Great!

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Feb 6th, 2011, 15:36 PM	#16
xxxjessxxx Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 4,258	I hate the thing too!! The other day my OH and I had an arguement, he left me somewhere I didn't know, and I had to walk 3miles home guessing where to go, as I had no money for bus and my phone was out of battery. When I got home, I tried contacting him and instead of him trying to sort out the problem he was on his xbox instead. It made me feel he'd rather be on that than sort out our problems. Not only that, when I'm with him round his he'd quite happily be on there for 3 hours and leave me with nothing to do!! I did confront him about it and now it's not as often but he still does it occassionally. Either way it just stresses me out!! I hope to god when I do eventually become pregnant and we've had a baby he isn't the same!!! xx

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Feb 6th, 2011, 15:38 PM	#17
barrowland Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: redcar, cleveland Posts: 1,083	yeah but it doesnt help that earlier he got so annoyed on halo that he smashed his favourite cup and almost broke a remote aswell and then got pissed off that hed smashed the cup and stormed about the flat trashing it looking for superglue that i said we didnt have and he bit my head off he appologised later but its not the point i really dont need it right now i just want some support im in alot of pain with my back and spd and leg cramps and all sorts and i just want his to cuddle me but he either snaps at me or swears at his games cos hes on them all the time

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Feb 6th, 2011, 20:34 PM	#18
fiveoyea Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 514	wow at least I know I'm not alone. I try to be very understanding and not make a big deal, but when spending time online with the guys is more important than spending a little time with me it's dreadful.... I don't feel like I ask for a lot but right now he is out there screaming at the tv for the superbowl. I stopped watchin because he was being an idiot. He's been so mean and just downright absent lately. I can't stand it..he doesn't get it and I know men don't understand since they can't be pregnant but dang is it that hard to just be nice every once in a while?

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Feb 6th, 2011, 23:06 PM	#20
aragornlover8 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,385	I find this really funny... The only thing I hate about the xbox is when DH is playing it and I want a go. I'm also the more aggressive of the two of us with video games - I'm very competitive and my hubby is incredibly relaxed. I honestly don't think it's a "guy" thing. There are some really amazing games on the XBox (Lost Odyssey is my newest and latest addiction), and it's honestly gotten me through some of my bedridden days.

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