by Erin Leger

Created on: April 06, 2009   Last Updated: March 29, 2011

Honesty is the best policy; nobody should be afraid to list any interest on their dating profile, especially if they view it as an important and enjoyable pastime. When trying to determine whether to list the fact that you enjoy roleplaying you need to realize that there are many other people who enjoy role playing as much as you do, male and female alike.

Men, there are many female gamers, like myself, who would love nothing more than to hang out with her husband and his friends rolling dice or to stay up late in front of the computer. We are a relatively rare breed, but we know what we like and how is someone going to find us if they don't try? When we see that interest listed online we are excited that we will have something in common with this man and most likely all of his friends, which is also important. Women, if you like roleplaying games then it is imperative that you add it to your profile. It's very important to be honest about interests and how you like to have fun and relax, not to mention female gamers are hard to find and some men will wait to confess to their favorite pass-time until they know it's okay.

There can also be dangers in not sharing your love of roleplaying games. If you blindside someone with your favorite activity you never know how they might react; it's a lot more disappointing to have a date that doesn't call you back than no date at all. If you think that somehow you might find a more attractive date if you leave that point out you're taking a risk. Also, if you hook up with someone who does not know how you like to spend your downtime they could be very offended if you don't spend time doing what they like. I have seen relationships ruined because only half of the item is a gamer and the other half felt abandoned.

In the end, sharing that you enjoy roleplaying won't hurt your profile. Eventually your honesty will be rewarded and you will find someone who has more in common with you than you would have found otherwise. I'm not suggesting that roleplaying is a take-it-or-leave-it trait, but many times it can be a lifestyle that is better shared than ignored. You won't only have a significant other, but a friend, and that's the foundation of the best relationships. Even if most people overlook your profile because you listed that one little interest, it will attract the kind of people who will enjoy being with you and save you time, energy, and probably money trying to communicate with dead ends.

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