Is it normal for my husband to play video games and watch cartoons on a regular basis?

cartoons are fine it increases the imagination and also take you away from the real life problems in your leisure time don't worry

He's probably wondering if you've shared his "love for cartoons" b/c more than likely you give him a hard time about it while he's at home. So what if he watches cartoons and plays video games. Is there an age limit that comes with them? I didn't realize that once you reach 25 you were no longer able to watch cartoons or play video games of any kind. OR "dunk your cookies or drink milk out the bowl"... Sounds like you're a bit judgmental. If your husband enjoys something that you don't understand - as long as it's legal - get over it and don't make him feel like a weirdo in his own house.

My boyfriend is 25 & loves video games...has all systems and I don't really care when he plays (unless it is an RPG because although they are fun to play, they are hella boring to watch). In addition, when we first started living together I hadn't played video games in years and I am playing again (which can be a lot of fun and I love playing video games w/ him too) We both love cartoons from Adult Swim and also things like the Simpsons, South Park and what not and I could pretty much say beyond watching hockey games, we are usually watching some form of cartoon.

I don't think it's that big of a deal if that's what he likes to view...I mean is it taking away from your being able to watch TV, relationship or something? or is it that you want him to live up to some expectation that you created based on your own likes and dislikes...etc?

I don't get why you care if he has a snack and watches animation?

My husband watches cartoons too sometimes, when he wants some funny mindless entertainment. If your hubby is watching only old cartoons, then it seems he's trying to relive his childhood. Maybe it helps him unwind with the adult pressures he is facing. Nothing wrong with that necessarily, as long as he keeps it in moderation. If he is spending all of his waking hours watching cartoons & it is affecting your all's relationship (like you can't get any nookie or have an adult conversation) then just ask him nicely to cut back. About the dunking cookies in milk, I do that too, tastes better that way. Just sounds like some pet peeves you need to just shake your head at and hold your tongue.. After all he could be watching porn all day, and guzzling down alcohol instead of milk out of the cereal bowl. Is it really a big deal?

Do the two of you share other activities inside and outside the house? Read, movies, hobbies etc.? If you don't then it's unhealthy. Was he like that before you were married? Ask him questions about it. Suggest to him that he share some different activities with you. In bed perhaps you can convince him to share the TV time, watch cartoons for an hour together and then watch something that you like with him. Good luck.

I would say as long as this is something he's doing to relax and unwind with, then it is harmless. I would honestly and sincerely ask him to try other things with you, like taking walks or learning something new together, a new hobby that the both of you could enjoy away from the tv and video games. Enjoy life because you can't get those moments back once they are spent. You might find that he's doing it out of habit and just needs encouragement into other areas of relaxing.

What a dork. I'm 29 and watch my fair share of cartoons no doubt, but I at least watch adult cartoons. South Park is my favorite TV show. I also enjoy Drawn Together, Family Guy, Harvey Birdman, the Simpsons, Robot Chicken, and Wonder Showzen (the last two are technically not cartoons but close enough). And on rare occasions I'll watch older cartoons like Bugs Bunny, Tom & Jerry, etc. I will not watch retarded made for small children cartoons like Spongebob Squarepants. Someone should slap your husband for that.

Yes it is normal. All adult are is bigger kids with responsibilities. I do both, they have proven that video games for guys helps releave stress, and cartoons are about the best sitcoms out there now. He doesn't want to watch a serious show because they don't let him relax like just plain funny, non thinking cartoons do.

I don't see a big problem with it unless he's ignoring other duties to lay around and watch cartoons and game all day. If he's not working and not doing anything to help you out or contribute to the household, then there's a problem.

Unless he's ignoring you I wouldn't make too much of it. He sounds a bit immature but watching cartoons is a lot better than watching strippers in a bar, right?

If he's doing anything to the point where he ignores you then you need to say something, maybe even advise him to see a counselor. Any kind of addiction isn't healthy.

Wow, your husband sounds just like my wife. I don't think it's abnormal unless he would rather watch cartoons than spend time with you. My wife usually watches those on her own time or plays video games cause we both don't like the same shows or games, but when we're together, we both watch shows we both like.