Wanker DH has spent over £300 on a computer to play Pokémon

[FrustratedDP]

I hate this man child.

He won’t even let DC play on it.

This isn't actually about the Switch is it?
Maybe start another thread over in Relationships and get the advice you need on ending it.

I've got a switch, I love it!

Worth reading OP's past threads for context.

So this is really about wanting a divorce, nothing to do with Pikachu!

my exgf didn't like me cycling, playing football, playing games,or watching sport

Hence EX

OK, so this is not about gaming, it's bout the fact that this man is selfish and lazy and you want to end the relationship. What are the barriers to doing that? Is the house in his name? Can you leave and take the DC? Do you have friends/family who can help you with childcare?

It is his house but I will have the children.
He’s had an emotional affair, doesn’t care about me & thinks that IBU & has said that I cannot kick him out his own house.

My husband has been known to go to work all day, then come home and cook dinner, do Crossfit and play Xbox with his friends all in one night.

Who knew that adults can have more than one interest?

puts down phone and resumes playing The Sims

I think you're best off posting on the Relationships board for advice on how to divorce as you're clearly unhappy and you don't really need any excuses to take the plunge.

Poor Pikachu and Bulbasaur are innocent and don't deserve dragging into this .

Re read what I've written and it sounds awfully patronising, sorry that wasn't the intention!

I mean you can get more support there and longer term as opposed to AIBU.

I think quite a few posters are a bit miffed by your choice of words and you're getting more replies based on that as it's quite a common pastime on MN to bitch about gamers.

Bulba-SAUR!

Agree that you need to find a way of of this relationship, OP. If you are married, he will have hell on trying to keep the house to himself in a divorce. It'll probably need to be sold and split. Even pre-nups don't usually hold up in court.

If it's his house, you leave.
If you're in no position to leave to a place of your own with kids then seek help from friends, council, women's charities etc.

I'm a Male. When we had kids I dropped my hobbies and tech loves and concentrated on experiences, books and gifts for the kids. I think I found this easier to do as I'm in my 40s, he may have no good male role models, in which case he may always be self centred. Perhaps introduce him to some great dads - just observing love and generosity towards kids may help him to become a good dad. Many dads have shit parenting and struggle as a result

my exgf didn't like me cycling, playing football, playing games,or watching sport
Did she get to do anything for herself or was she expected to babysit whilst you did all of that?

Yeah, OP, I think a little harmless gaming is the least of your issues right here.
Leave or don't, but do not get into a froth for something that inconsequential. Keep your outrage for the separation.

I'm mid 40's, I've played games since around 10 and sill do now, I'm assuming he has bought a switch?
I'd love one but it would have to be shared with the kids too.
Possibly if you hate him you shouldn't have married him?!!

For a start it's akin to sitting watching CBeebies by choice, and making the DC sit in another room.

Steakandkidney Please explain how.

Gaming is one thing couldn't be with one myself, want a grown upbut this is ridiculous.

Again, please explain how gaming means you’re not a “grown up”.

His money, his choice. I have a switch, and I intend to purchase pokemon, and I'm 29. I don't have kids, but if I did I would not allow them to play my switch. It's too expensive for children to play with...especially since he's bought it to play himself. Why should he share it?

If you really dislike him as much as you seem to, why don't you pack your bags. Nothing more laughable than the patronising 'I hate adult gamers' attitude. We have an xbox, a switch, and a £2.4k gaming pc...I don't see any of that as a waste of money. I don't see why him spending his money on a switch is any of your business.

Bit lame that he won't let the kids play a kids game. Luckily I don't have to share mine.

Well I'm now seeing that is nothing to do with the console and everything to do with the state of your relationship.

DH is getting one for Xmas.. I can't wait to play on it too!

Pokemon? If it were Diablo I could understand.

It's shit if it's money you don't have OP, and ridiculous he won't let the children play it.

It's not his house. It's a marital possession. If you no longer want to be with him, start divorce proceedings as any grown-up would do.

Oh shut up, you can't call someone a child just because they like computer games. I have this console and game too and have been playing it for two days now. Adults are allowed to have fun too, you sound boring.

Nice drip feed there.

@Nico I’ve still not recovered from the Nintendo Direct back in September, when AC for the Switch was announced.