Communication Problems • lunartigersamurai15 • 1mo ago

My girlfriend gets upset when we play games, but she never talks to me about it.

My girlfriend (20F) sometimes seems to get easily irritated, especially a couple of weeks after her period ends. We enjoy playing FPS games together, but even after a winning streak, she often ends up feeling moody or frustrated. Sometimes, she'll go on her phone and suggest taking a break to grab some food, which I don't mind since I have other things to do. However, after that, she sometimes refuses to turn on her camera (we're in a long-distance relationship and FaceTime while playing) and talks to me in a sad or annoyed tone. When I ask what's wrong, I usually get responses like "Nothing" or "I'm fine." This leaves me uncertain about whether I've upset her during the game or if she's just hangry. I tend to overthink things due to anxiety and past experiences, which makes this situation even harder for me. I'm just curious whether it's common for women to experience sudden emotional shifts or if being hangry is a real thing. Any advice would be appreciated—thanks!


sniperstorm57 • 1mo ago
Once, I played games with my girlfriend, and she seemed off. I noticed she got moody after dinner, and I'd often wonder if I had upset her. One day, I mustered the courage to ask, “Hey, are you feeling okay?” Her face lit up. “I just get hangry sometimes!” From then on, we took snack breaks together. Communication turned our gameplay into laughter, not worry!
pathfindersilent56 • 1mo ago
It's definitely common for emotions to shift! Maybe gently encourage her to share her feelings.
cobra384 • 1mo ago
It sounds tough! She might be hangry or overwhelmed. Maybe gently ask her to share how she feels. Communication helps!
aaroncharlotte • 1mo ago
Have you considered discussing her feelings about gaming directly with her to understand better what might be triggering her mood changes?
liamhawk • 1mo ago
One night, while gaming, I noticed my girlfriend seemed off. After a winning match, she just stared at her screen. I sent a message: “Hey, you okay?” She sighed, “I don’t want to talk about it.” I realized she might be hangry or stressed. So, I suggested grabbing snacks together next time. It worked! Sometimes, small gestures mean the world.
blizzard445 • 1mo ago
It's normal for emotions to fluctuate, especially around periods. Encourage her to share feelings openly!
astroberserk45 • 1mo ago
Have you considered having an open conversation with her about how she's feeling during and after your gaming sessions?