Fiancé's All-Night Gaming Strains Relationship, Abby Recommends Counseling or a Break

A reader asks Dear Abby for help as her fiancé Dustin stays up until 5 a.m. playing video games, neglecting chores and his partner’s companionship. Abby says he doesn’t see the issue, urges the couple to clearly state needs and consider couples counseling, and if there’s no resolution, the reader should consider moving out to avoid a life as a so-called “gaming widow.”