Five Ways to Get Your Significant Other to Play Videogames with You

Getting your significant other to sit down and play Modern Warfare 2 or another competitive multiplayer game with you may seem like an impossible task; yet with a little motivation it is certainly possible. While many women and almost all guys have played video games in their lifetimes, not everyone actively plays them currently. There are five great ways to entice your loved one into gaming with you, and if you play it right then they may just want to play with you again in the future too.

Play something easy, fun, and short
One factor that might turn off your girlfriend from playing videogames with you is that they might feel like they aren't good enough or that it may be too time consuming. For this reason, Nintendo Wii Sports Resort makes an excellent game to play with your loved one. The games in Nintendo Wii Sports Resort are easy and take between three and ten minutes each. Once your lover has begun to play games with you for greater periods of time there are many other multiplayer games for the Nintendo Wii to play that are still easy, fun, and short, such as Mario Kart, that your loved one will enjoy.

Play as a team
If there's any video game that everyone can universally identify, its Super Mario Brothers. The New Super Mario Brothers for Nintendo Wii includes a multiplayer mode where players need to work together as a team. Explain to her how playing this game with you will help your communication skills with each other as you offer advice on when she should jump.

"It's just like Karaoke"
One of the easiest games to get your girlfriend to play with you is either Rock Band or Guitar Hero. While chances are they may be very reluctant to pick up the drums or guitar themselves, the microphone is a perfect fit. If she watches American Idol, then chances are she'll be willing to give it a go. Rock Band and Guitar Hero both offer downloadable songs, so let her pick out two or three she likes. She might be more inclined to play with videogames with you if she can sing to the newest Lady Gaga song. While you may not like Lady Gaga, getting your significant other to play videogames with you is worth listening to that annoying Lady Gaga song one more time.

Bribe them
Perhaps the most effective way to get your significant other to play video games with you is to simply bribe them. For guys, tell your girlfriend you'll take them out somewhere special their choice if they sit down and play a couple hours with you. For girls, most men shouldn't have a problem playing games with you; however you have an advantage - tell them you will refuse to put out until they spend some quality gaming time with you. It may not be classy, however it sure is effective.

Let them win
You've managed to get her to play One of the easiest ways to get your loved one to play video games with them is by letting them win. However you should be sure not to throw the game in their favor. Play well enough, or rather make just enough mistakes so that you don't win and your other half will feel good about themselves.

Make them feel confident
No matter what game your loved one ultimately decides to play with you, be sure to give them plenty of praise. Avoid criticizing their game play or rubbing in your victory if playing a competitive game against each other cannot only make their self-esteem go down, but also lead to anger or a fight. If they feel confident playing videogames with you, then getting your girlfriend to play Modern Warfare 2 may not be out of the question.

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