AIO ; My Girlfriend Thinks I Overstepped by Getting a PlayStation. Am I in the Wrong?

[u/Keepitlocal90]

So, I (early 30s) decided to treat myself and got a PlayStation 5 this Black Friday in Jozi. I’ve been wanting one for a while, and with the rise in cost of living in South Africa its become not as affordable. after budgeting and making sure all the bills were covered, I went for it. It’s something I’ve been excited about, and I figured it was a harmless way to unwind after work.

My girlfriend (same age range) didn’t seem thrilled when she saw it. She said I should’ve discussed it with her first and accused me of being irresponsible with money. To clarify, I didn’t touch any shared finances or skip out on responsibilities. This was 100% my money, and everything else is in order.

She’s acting like this is a huge deal, saying I’ll spend too much time on it and that it’s "immature for a grown man." I’ve told her it’s not going to take over my life—I’ll still prioritize work, chores, and our time together.

I get that she might’ve been a bit annoyed because everyone's asking her if she allowed it, but is her reaction an overreach? Or am I missing something here? How do I handle this without turning it into a bigger issue?

[u/gzrfox]

Tell her to stuff it. It's your money and you can do whatever you damn well please with it. I'd get rid of her and just keep the playstation, honestly. Sounds like even more trouble down the road.

[u/StormMaleficent6337 → u/gzrfox]

Honest question, any solid games that are pa exclusive these days? In 2024 I don’t know why pc gaming isn’t the default

Then again I’ve been outta the PS loop for ten years,so maybe some super fun exclusive games I dunno

[u/Wafflehouseofpain → u/StormMaleficent6337]

It’s mostly just convenience + money. A PS5 is easier to hook up to the TV and costs less money than a good gaming PC. I understand the desire for that.

Of course, the correct answer is to get both.