Never date a gamer, gamers are the worst possible people you could date.
You always hear gamers say "Oh I wish I could find a girl/guy who was a gamer".
Oh no you don't, that is your worst nightmare.
Why are gamers so awful, well let's start with the hardware and software you'll need in a relationship with a gamer...
2 television sets: You're gamers so the standard 20 inch tube set wont work. So be prepared to buy 2 LCD sets that range from the bedroom size of 40 inches to a living room of 60 or more. All playing together will be online because neither one will share TV space for split screen. You'll each have your own TV for your gaming, and they better be close in specs or one will always be complaining.
2 of every console. Have a Wii? Well then you have two. Can't wait for the XBOX 720? Well the two 360's is an interesting way to do it. You'll need 2 consoles so you can play...
2 of every title. When a new game comes out you're both going to want to play it. That means 2 Fables, 2 Little Big Planets, 2 Mario Galaxies. No one is going to wait until the other one is done with it.
One heck of a broadband service. No wimpy DSL or cable service. We're talking Verizon FIOS or higher so both consoles are able to download all the patches and demos you need without slowing down the other person too much.
That's just the hardware side of things, let's also get into the other aspect of the relationship...
You can't talk about almost all of the games you're playing because you don't want to spoil it for the other person. That means any part of the 60 hours you've logged on Fallout? Mum's the word! Unlock the secret mystery in Fable? Zip it!
You can't even ask each other for help because it spoils something for the other person.
So great job, now you're unable to talk about your hobby completely
Dating a gamer may look good on the surface but in the end it's a costly and complicated relationship that leaves no one the winner.