• THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF GAMING; HOW EXCESSIVE PLAY AFFEFCTS MASCULINITY, AMBITION AND SOCIAL BONDS

  • Mar 7 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF GAMING; HOW EXCESSIVE PLAY AFFEFCTS MASCULINITY, AMBITION AND SOCIAL BONDS

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  • “As we dive deeper into this conversation about gaming and its impact on young men, I want to present a theory that might make some people uncomfortable—but that’s exactly why we need to discuss it.



    We live in a time where video games have become more than just entertainment. For many men, gaming is an escape, a digital safe haven where they spend hours—sometimes entire days—locked into a virtual world, engaging in deep conversations with other men, forming bonds, and in some cases, unknowingly blurring the lines between camaraderie and intimacy.



    Think about it. When a man spends excessive time in a game, he’s not just playing—he’s building relationships. He’s communicating, strategizing, confiding in, and even expressing vulnerability to the same group of men day in and day out. And in many cases, these interactions take place in private chat rooms, where emotions, frustrations, and even personal struggles are shared.



    Now, this is where the theory takes shape. Over time, repeated emotional engagement and dependency on these digital relationships can create a level of closeness that may be confusing for some men. Some may begin to feel a connection beyond the game, even if it’s not consciously recognized. Others might find themselves drawn into situations where boundaries become blurred. And let’s be real—any time you have a space dominated by men, there will always be those who exploit it, whether for manipulation, control, or something more nefarious.



    I’m not saying that every man who plays video games excessively is on the down-low, but what I am saying is that the gaming environment—especially when it becomes an addiction—can foster a type of intimacy that some men may not fully understand or even realize they’re engaging in. And in a society where masculinity is constantly under attack, where traditional male bonding spaces are being redefined, could it be that gaming is becoming a breeding ground for suppressed desires, confusion, or even predatory behavior?
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