Hot Takes: You can’t get jealous over a fictional character

As a person who is in a relationship, I have heard my partner ask for a good amount of things that they would like, especially because the holidays are coming up. But one specific gift that they are asking for is “Grand Theft Auto VI”. Now I am not going to explain the game because many people have an idea of what it is. 

But all over social media, along with conversations I have had with friends, there is one thing that many people don’t like about the game. What is it? Well aside from completing all the missions, you also have to maintain a relationship with a person. This includes texting them back, going on dates with them and so forth. 

Now the reason people are saying that they don’t like that is because “They’re going to give them more attention than they do for me.” Which respectfully shows me everything I basically need to know about your relationship, and here is why. 

First of all, if you’re jealous of a fictional character, then I am not sure what to tell you. But it’s kind of a double-edged sword, especially if you’re a reader and you think a book character is attractive, but that’s a conversation for a different day. 

Second, if you’re getting upset because your partner has to actually put in effort for this game, like actively texting them back, going on dates with them and whatever else, then respectfully you should be getting upset with your partner that they don’t put in the effort for their legit relationship. 

At the end of the day, if you don’t want your partner to play the game, then that is your business. But I did say a couple of weeks ago that common sense does need to make a comeback.