In serious comment fashion, it is normal to get angry at someone saying "its just a game" at least somewhat. Its like saying "Its just a TV show/sport/book/movie/celebrity", some people care about their hobbies. As a gamer myself, games "are" just games but they can be just as deep and competitive or more than sports, just try to watch a Super Street Fighter 4 tournament and see how hype the crowd and commentators get. There are some complex mindgames going on that you won't see unless you understand how the game works.
That said, this guy takes it overboard and is clearly allowed to treat you that way even though you are kinda trying to join in on his hobbies. You said you love him to death but I imagine you don't also love the way he rudely talks to you. Its easy for someone to get on someone's good side with declarations of love and gifts but I don't think that is worth getting yelled at over simple things. He will only act out what he is allowed to and what is put up with. If he had any fear of what may happen if he did, such as losing you, he wouldn't do it.
Is it normal that my boyfriend gets so aggressive over games?
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In serious comment fashion, it is normal to get angry at someone saying "its just a game" at least somewhat. Its like saying "Its just a TV show/sport/book/movie/celebrity", some people care about their hobbies. As a gamer myself, games "are" just games but they can be just as deep and competitive or more than sports, just try to watch a Super Street Fighter 4 tournament and see how hype the crowd and commentators get. There are some complex mindgames going on that you won't see unless you understand how the game works.
That said, this guy takes it overboard and is clearly allowed to treat you that way even though you are kinda trying to join in on his hobbies. You said you love him to death but I imagine you don't also love the way he rudely talks to you. Its easy for someone to get on someone's good side with declarations of love and gifts but I don't think that is worth getting yelled at over simple things. He will only act out what he is allowed to and what is put up with. If he had any fear of what may happen if he did, such as losing you, he wouldn't do it.