What would you do if your girlfriend uses her ex boyfriends name as her gamer tag? She said that she doesn’t want to start over with her progress because she’s completed too much. She just tells me not to look at it.
Now would any of you guys like to see the name of the guy that got your girlfriend pregnant, everyday?? (she had a miscarriage). I need some advice about what she or I should do. Thanks
I would say to just pay 15 dollars to change the gamer tag. She wouldn’t have to start over, just her gamer tag would be different. Her progress wouldn’t and shouldn’t go away.
She doesn’t have to start over, just change the gamertag?
You’re right though, I wouldn’t want to see that all the time.
Telling you to just not look at it seems kind of disrespectful to me.
Get her to change her gamertag. I’d hate to be in your position and see his name everyday
are you talking about xbox or playstation? if xbox just pay the money to change
if playstation, since you can’t change the name, call playstation and tell them someone is using your name as a gamertag and you don’t feel safe that way. they will make her change the name of it
I don’t even think you should pay for her to change it. I think she should, because she knows it hurts you. If she cared enough she’d want to change it.
That’s definitely not the approach.
Just absorb the $15 and change the name – I don’t think this subject rates its own thread. If this were at all an urgent problem for yourself, you’d have just changed the name and gone on your merry way. This is a gaming forum with an emphasis on Horizon and its usage, not a support forum for personal issues.
I didn’t say that that’s what he should do.
The fact that you posted your opinion contradicts yourself. There’s a general discussion section for a reason, and it’s being utilized. He asked for opinions. Sulk back to your dark hovel and scratch the cheeto crumbs out of your neckbeard another day, friend.
Don’t be so insecure. She’s with you now, right? 
Hack her profile with Horizon and change her Gamertag to DTeKDeV is AWESOME.
I’d want my girlfriend to change the name. There’s a reason he’s an ex so get him out her life. She got a problem with that? Then I’d assume she still has feelings.
Just go halfs on the charge for the name change, $7.50 each I think, this way it’s fair and you stop seeing his name.
personally i’d sit down and talk to her explaining how you feel, and persuade her to change her GT, maybe throw suggestions at her like something you have both accomplished together in your relationship or nicknames you call each other,
like horney says if its hard for her to change then its clear she still has feelings and using the GT for sentiment.
i’d hate to be in your position bro
Hope it works out for you
Like a lot have said, I too would want her to change the gamertag. We all know changing the account name won’t jeopardize her progression or games so you need to explain that to her. Now when it comes to who pays for the name change, I’d say it’s her that should flip the bill; her account, her money…then again if it’s killing you on the inside then you could give her the money to make the name change possible. In the end, I hope someone learned something from this experience and doesn’t make the same mistake in the future. (This situation seems similar to someone getting a tattoo of a significant other only to later split apart.)
P.S.
The details are unclear to me now because I haven’t seen anyone use or abuse the system in awhile, but, back in the day, I used to see people reporting the gamertags so they can be changed for free. Again, like I said, I don’t know the details on whether or not doing so could jeopardize her account, but nothing would change in the past when doing so. Best of luck!
I actually agree with this. It is a name, it isn’t like she is sleeping with his picture on the nightstand.
Thanks for the help guys. And I’m sorry that I forgot to mention that she’s using a PS4. I will try the reporting method to get her to change her name. I’m also a huge jealous and possessive person, so seeing a name of another guy that got her knocked up heats me up. If you’ve chosen someone to be the love of your life and call them your soulmate, you will do anything to make them comfortable. Choosing progress over games verses choosing progress in a relationship is fcked up. And I agree that it’s only a name, but if she keeps seeing that name, she will think about the times that they’ve been together and the reason that she’s got with him. She even wanted to play with him in GTA: Online, but I told her to delete him.
If she doesn’t want to try the reporting method to change her name, I’m going off. Thanks again for the help.
Exactly what I said. Good man, and good luck.
Just told her about the reporting method. She said that she spoke to a Sony agent and the agent said that if her account name is changed, she will lose all of her stuff as if she made a new account. Is this bullsh*t or nah?
bull****, call sony
(I do admire Oscat and Chris’ stance on this, however my approach would be different)
With best of respect, I encourage you to put on the man pants:
Tell her to change it. You don’t need an unfaithful girl, nor do you care to risk it. (be comfortable with leaving her)
If she argues, politely say to her “You’re lucky it isn’t a tattoo. $20(change GT is $15 now?) is dirt cheap for laser removal.”
Don’t let women play these manipulative games of indecision. Clearly she’s too attached to the past and doesn’t know what she wants.
Most of all, respect your integrity. If she refuses, just stop talking to her without warning. You’re not an idiot, and you won’t let her treat you like one.
I too can be a possessive person, and this low tolerance method of mine has worked for me. Just keep your emotions in check and remain calm. This method has also challenged me and helped overcome those inner flaws of mine. Do whatever suits you sir.
Since it looks like he has made his decision I don’t see a reason to leave this open. If you need help getting the tag changed feel free to make another thread and someone with PSN experience should be able to help out.
Closed.