Do gamers marry?

(Previous research has found that more than a third of players of multiplayer online role-playing games are married; 22\% have kids — how they have the time to game is beyond us.) Like any other activity that gets in the way of couples’ intimacy and family time, gaming had the same effect.

Are most gamers married?

55 percent of gamers are married, 48 percent have children, and single gamers are twice as likely to go out on dates, according to a new IGN/Ipsos study obtained by Gamasutra — which also found gaming households earn a good deal more money than average.

Are gamers more likely to be single?

Do video games cause problems with marriage?

After my experience, I wondered if other married gamers have had to flip the off switch, so I reached out to some of my married gamer buddies to ask them if video games caused problems with their marriages. For 37-year-old Jeramy Skidmore, of Seattle, Wash., video games aren’t an issue in married and family life.

Are video games Ruining Your Family Life?

For 37-year-old Jeramy Skidmore, of Seattle, Wash., video games aren’t an issue in married and family life. Jeramy is mostly a solitary gamer who plays with his two kids from time to time while he says his wife tolerates it.

Can gaming ruin your relationship with your spouse?

As with anything that can become all-consuming, gaming can get a little out-of-hand and distance you from your spouse. It’s sad to say, but we’ve seen how gamers can essentially become “married” to their games, instead of to their spouse.

Can playing video games make you happier?

Unlike adults who don’t play video games, however, gaming adults have a daily chance to engage in playful behavior, similarly to how many of us used to play when we were younger. This stronger connection to your inner child can help you be happier and enjoy life more fully.