This guy/gal gets it.
Your Romantic Other doesn’t have to share your hobbies. I don’t Surf, I’m not allowed to ride motorbikes (Not because I was naughty with driving, just Epileptic) I sure as hell cannot play guitar and I cannot sing. I also don’t look good in Burlesque clothing. Equally She does not have the ability to fly aircraft, my firearms skills with a handgun (She probably would be better than me with an SA-80, I was rubbish with that) She doesn’t know Karate, has not got my secret Jedi mind powers (Alright, nor do I) and is not an accomplished enough voice actor that can do a voice that will make grown women weak at the knees, and men go on the turn.
Just like…Get out, when you can, and like, find a lass or lad or whatever you’re into. Don’t worry about them liking WoW! Pretty sure none of my past GF’s have liked WoW, apart from my ex wife, who I did not meet through WoW.
This whole idea of ‘picking up’ dudes or dudettes via MMO’s is a bit skeevy…I mean unless you actually have a genuine IRL connection formed before or since.
Yeah, just tell 'em. Either way, if you like someone just have the stones to tell them. What is the worst that can happen? Preface it with “I don’t want this to ruin us as friends, but…” And they’ll generally know where it is going, and just say “No, don’t say it, I know what you mean, and I love you as a friend, but just as a friend, nothing more” Because, Y’know, that’s what a friend would do, go “I know what you’re going to say, and I want to spare your feelings, so I’m just gonna get in there first” Done that several times over the years. End result? I have three kick bottom femmes who are absolutely good friends and devoted to getting me the best woman.
So y’know, that’s good.
It’s the same reason I generally do as well!
I know the feels. It’s the same in the UK anyway. I can’t go and see Girlface yet, because she is about 30-40 minutes away by train. Even if Lockdown ends in the UK, which it is supposed to be doing, we have no idea how it effects travel to Europe yet. Not to like, put a dampener on things or anything.
Basically don’t try to find a WoW girlfriend, as you did specify girls, just find a girlfriend who doesn’t mind you playing WoW?