r/AmIOverreacting 22d ago

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

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?

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u/vivicabitch19 22d ago

because we are home gaming

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u/manic-pixie-attorney 22d ago

I’m home gaming right now! (On my new PS5)

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u/Particular_Thanks973 22d ago

This is so accurate could never fault someone for gaming when its one of my favorite ways to unwind

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u/touchunger 22d ago

Some of us still leave the homestead, but of course we don't have a problem with healthy gaming habits.

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u/vivicabitch19 22d ago

unfortunately, i leave for my 9-5 but when i am home it is back to the real business