Titanfall

“My ex got me a copy [of Titanfall] for my birthday, and she was so excited to watch me play it. We sat down and turned it on, and I immediately jumped into the campaign.

“Well, what I didn’t know was that the campaign was multiplayer. I hate multiplayer with a passion. Always been a solo boy.

“I finished the first mission and immediately laid out what I thought were honest criticisms of the game and how I wasn’t having very much fun. You can figure out what happened next.

“She burst into tears, called me some choice words, and left the room like so many scenes from an anime. And, just like an oblivious anime protagonist, it didn’t immediately hit me why she was upset.

“Eventually, I figured it out and did my absolute best to apologize for being a colossal dumbass, but the damage was done.

“I felt so bad for what I said that I think it actually altered how I view gifts. Now I always express appreciation and positive things about gifts, even if I know I’m never going to use it.” ⁠– Nate, 31