
I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed and could really use some outside perspective. I’m a 36-year-old woman, and I’ve been married to my husband for several years. Recently, I’ve been playing a game called My Time at Sandrock, which I absolutely enjoy. In the game, I decided to marry a character who is a strong, confident Black man.
What I didn’t expect was how my husband would react. He’s become noticeably upset and distant since I did this. He’s expressed concern that I might want an open relationship or that I’m somehow attracted to the character in a way that could threaten our marriage. I honestly never intended for it to be a big deal; I saw the game as just a fun escape and didn’t see it as affecting our real life.
However, lately, his behavior has changed dramatically. He’s been cold, less affectionate, and even accusatory at times. It feels like this virtual marriage in the game has caused a lot of turmoil between us, and I’m worried about how this will affect our relationship moving forward.
Has anyone experienced something similar? How do I talk to him about this without making it worse? I really love him and want to work through this, but I also feel hurt and confused by his reaction.
Thanks for reading.