We all have our passions, but what happens when a shared love for a video game collides with a family milestone? One husband found out the hard way when his wife, a die-hard Mass Effect fan, had to choose between meeting their newborn nephew and playing the remastered edition of the game. The result? A whirlwind of emotions, a sulking wife, and a marriage on the rocks.
Mass Effect: A Love Story ❤️

A Shared Obsession ️

Legendary Edition Excitement

New Nephew Arrives

Family Visit vs. Gaming

A Reluctant Compromise

Tali’s Cold Reception ❄️

Gaming Troubles at Home

Frustration and Blame

A Shocking Departure

Marriage on the Line

Love Lost Over a Game?

Seeking Internet Wisdom

Update: Overwhelmed by Responses

Hope for Reconciliation?

Gaming, Family, and a Marriage on the Brink
In a story that’s equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, a husband’s attempt to balance his wife’s love for Mass Effect and the arrival of their newborn nephew leads to a dramatic showdown. With a sulking wife, a gaming disaster, and a marriage hanging in the balance, the internet weighs in on whether this husband is at fault. Can this couple find a way to reconcile their love for each other and their shared passion for gaming? Or will a legendary game release spell the end of their love story?
NTA comment sparks discussion on priorities and maturity

NTA. Commenter shares personal experience and advises prioritizing family over video games.

NTA fellow gamer supports OP’s decision; GF’s priorities questionable

Commenter suggests wife’s gaming addiction needs therapy, sparks discussion.

NTA’s spouse acts like a child, throws tantrums over video games

Gamer wife prioritizes Mass Effect over relationship. NTA for OP.

Commenter suggests addiction management for gamer wife, sparks realization

Commenter criticizes wife’s behavior and priorities over video game
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Gamer wife prioritizes video game over newborn nephew, NTA.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and calls out their partner’s behavior

NTA’s suggestion of counseling receives positive response

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation, calls out wife’s behavior.

Gamer wife overreacts to Mass Effect drama, NTA, hilarious replies

Gamer wife’s addiction blamed for family drama

Gamers unite! Commenters agree: NTA, wife’s behavior pathetic

Commenter sympathizes with gamer husband, calls out childish behavior

Gamer wife prioritizes game over family, husband reconsiders relationship.

Comparing gaming to addiction sparks concern among commenters

Partner overreacted to Mass Effect game, NTA for prioritizing family

Gamer wife chooses game over family, storms out with laptop

Commenter calls out wife’s addiction and advises therapy.
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Video games should not overshadow big moments. NTA.

Gamer defends not liking babies with Metal Gear humor

Commenter questions why gamer wife had to attend family visit.

Commenter calls out immature behavior in gamer wife.

NTA for prioritizing video game over dramatic sister-in-law

4-year marriage questioned in gaming wife drama

NTA prioritizes meeting partner’s nephew over Mass Effect drama.

Gamer wife prioritizes game over newborn nephew, storms out. NTA.

Prioritizing family over video games, NTA wins the round

Commenter clearly thinks the answer is obvious

Gamer wife’s addiction addressed in blunt NTA comment

Commenter calls out gamer wife’s behavior as unacceptable. NTA.

Gamer husband prioritizes game over family, wife storms out. NTA comment.

Former gamer sympathizes with husband’s frustrated reaction to wife’s behavior

Delay in game delivery causes concern for OP’s wife’s behavior

Commenter sympathizes with OP and criticizes wife’s behavior.

Dodged a bullet NTA. Let her go.
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NTA. A fellow ME fan gives perspective and support

Commenter suggests wife’s gaming is an addiction and offers advice

Concerned comment suggests gaming addiction intervention for wife.

When Mass Effect comes between you and your loved one

Age gap alert! NTA comment calls out immaturity

Gamer prioritizes video game over family event, sparks controversy. NTA.

NTA comment suggests deeper relationship issues over a video game

Gamer defends BioWare RPGs while questioning wife’s priorities

Gamer wife prioritizes video games over family, causing emotional pain

Is this real life or just fantasy?

Gamer husband prioritizes game over family, but fellow gamer agrees NTA

Gamer wife storms out over game delay, NTA for OP.

Commenter calls out immaturity of gamer wife, family tensions.

Gamer defends himself after wife’s overreaction to Mass Effect drama

NTA comment: Savage but true

Mass Effect names add levity to NTA judgement

Commenter sympathizes with gamer husband, calls out wife’s priorities.

Balancing media consumption and reality.

Commenter questions wife’s maturity and priorities in humorous way.

NTA. Spicy comment, but I can’t disagree
