If you're like me, that guy you call your boyfriend characterizes himself as a gamer. And although you may sometimes be sharing him with his console, you'll learn quickly how to navigate the field of the gamer girlfriend. Here's the rundown on what it's like:

1. You have no idea what he's talking about most of the time.

What does "bot" mean? Why are you so mad about "lagging?" And why do you keep calling me a "noob?"

2. Card games are extremely complex.

Forget Crazy 8's or Poker-- if your gamer boyfriend asks you to play a card game, be prepared for games that last hours and are filled with a multitude of confusing rules.

3. You spend a lot of time watching him play games.

And he spends a lot of time answering questions like, "Why did you do that?" "Why don't you shoot that guy?" Or, "Who's winning?"

4. You actually might start playing some of the games yourself.

Yes, I have a League of Legends account.

5. But you'll quickly realize that you should stick to Mario Kart.

When your gaming skills become the ongoing joke of the group, it's best to quit while you can.

6. Gift giving might be over your head.

My advice? Ask his friends about the most recent game or gear releases to make sure he'll actually like it.

7. He will appreciate you joining in once in awhile.

You may be terrible, but he'll have fun watching you try and appreciate the effort.

8. You'll actually start to care about what's going on in his games.

Whether you're watching a trailer for a new game coming out or hearing all about his new champion, you find yourself getting excited about the latest developments.

9. You love him for being himself.

Yes, he's kind of a dork, but you love it because that's just a part of his personality.