She Insults Him
OP shows her a video of a grandmother playing a popular video game, but the neighbor remains dismissive and insults OP, saying that he would never get a wife acting like a child.She Storms Off
OP responds by revealing that he is gay, causing the neighbor to storm off and slam her door.She Badmouths Him to the Neighbors
She then proceeds to badmouth OP to their neighbors, claiming that he was rude and should have been nicer to her.People Assure Him He’s in the Right
There was a huge amount of support for the OP in this thread. The online community has come together to ensure that OP understands that he is not in the wrong and that his neighbor is being nasty.She Must Have an Empty Life
“NTA. She is entitled to her (wrong) opinion, yes. But you’re not wrong for disagreeing and being insulted by her. She can mind her own business. Sounds like a nosey neighbor that just wants to criticize others to feel better about her own empty life.”She Must Be Willing to Accept Criticism
Nosey neighbors are a feature in many people’s lives. This commenter makes a reasonable suggestion that OP’s neighbor is perfectly entitled to their negative opinion of adults playing video games. However, having a vocal opinion means that one must be willing to take criticism of it rather than expressing it as the only truth.She Should Mind Her Own Business
This commenter suggests that the nosey neighbor should mind their own business and respect OP’s life choices. They cannot expect to insult people purely as a means to fill their day. If they make offensive comments, then they should expect consequences.It’s a Perfectly Normal Pastime
Many of the thread supports have noted that playing video games into adulthood is a perfectly normal hobby. “NTA. The fun police are so annoying. I often wonder what things they’d enjoy if they could get over the fear of being judged and stop projecting that onto others. It’s okay and healthy for adults to enjoy things that aren’t about making money or taking care of responsibilities.”She’s the Fun Police
This is a very reasonable statement from this thread participant. OP’s neighbor seems like a typically bitter older person who has made a life being critical of everything. Rightly so, they are often referred to as the ‘fun police.’ It is likely that they would be critical of everything other than working and settling down for marriage. Everything else is a waste of time in their eyes.A Consequence of the Ever-Changing World
They suggest that the neighbor’s misery is a projection of their own insecurities. Their negativity is likely a consequence of not being able to deal with the ever-changing world, which has moved on since their day.It’s a Normal Form of Fun and Relaxation
They also suggest that as long as an adult is functioning, then video games are a perfect healthy pastime. If they have a job, a home, friends, etc., then indulging in video games is an excellent form of relaxation and fun. This modern world does not rely on people to solely focus on work, and nor should they. Having an enjoyable hobby, no matter what it is, should be celebrated.There’s a Generational Divide
There appears to be a generational divide when it comes to the significance of work. “I hate how being an adult automatically means you should quit doing the things you love and go do office work. You are NTA.”It’s Good for the Mind, Body, and Soul
In this case, the commenter highlights that these days life is more than working hard at a tedious job. Typically this is the perspective of an older generation who depended on this style of living to generate wealth. However, in this day and age, people are encouraged to enjoy their spare time however they see fit. It is good for the mind, body, and soul.