Life with a Collector and Gamer in a Relationship

[@SylvainThuret]

She's the rarest piece of your collection.

[@lovelesstv]

The goal is to have someone that wants me as much as she's okay with John's collecting.

[@joeyl853]

john you rock. definitely the most genuine likable guy in the history of youtube. sega for life

[@28SNaKeS]

WaterWhipin Agreed! I just found him today and have been binge watching since haha. Super cool genuine person. Would love to meet him in real life

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Puzzle quest was amazing. Played and beat it on PSP

[@pupunoob]

Amazing game. Got hooked on it on the DS Lite.

[@frankfitzler1272]

Emotional Adolf a reply cost ten a month for three months

[@KacyDaGameNerd]

Thanks for Sharing this. I need to show my wife this video. Its a good perspective.

[@MarshallMathersthe7th]

KACY!!

[@ghostisblack]

reseller alert

[@yomahiravillalobos9802]

You two are too cute. I love how he blushes just talking about his wife. My husband is also a gamer/collector. I must say I have nothing to do with games. We are complete opposite's attract, but I love that he has his hobby and how excited he gets when he finds an awesome deal on a retro game. I wish you two the best! Game on!

[@hughlingard]

If you have nothing to do with games then why are you watching a John Hancock video?

[@TacticalPower88]

Awwww its super obvious by the way she looks at you that she loves you very much. Happy to see that you found that John. GG

[@BradleyBlake84]

I'm blessed to say that my wife is supportive of my hobby. Good video John.

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Great couple!

[@aaroncoleman3277]

actually a very charming little video. very real and honest.

[@SuperJTthunder]

This is love, video game collecting aside. Happy for you, John!

[@wilsvgaddiction4456]

John, you & your wife are super cute and seem to have a great relationship. Great video.

[@randybradley4151]

I gotta say this but you and the HappyConsoleGamer are my two most favorite game collectors/game channels on KZbin.

[@mikeearwicker5660]

Nice to see The Immortal Sarah Hancock in a video...great video. Thanks for sharing your personal perspectives. Love it. Very sweet.

[@darrnellnott07]

this is why I love this guy. stay immortal!! just authentic as can be

[@Nicolas-nd2hd]

You both bring a smile to my face! Wonderful and happy couple :) You look like such a great team!

[@agarza915]

I love this video, John. Your wife seems amazing. Congratulations on finding her.

[@theeveshamgamer]

John, Full kudos to you for constantly smiling, I mean, I have never seen a video where you don't smile. How on earth do you keep that smile up? Surely your face must hurt? Or did the wind change when you got your first SEGA CD? :P

[@johnhancockretro]

Sega CD made me get my smile. My nickname is high school was smiley

[@theeveshamgamer]

Awesome John. Keep up the great videos, and keep smiling!! From Me, Martin, over here in Sunny Staines in the UK :)

[@beachplease808]

Your wife is hot John. You're a lucky man.

[@liquidpig]

He has Resting Happy Face

[@ericdawson1088]

HEY!!! sega cd was awesome i picked up on launch day and well damn it I wish they wouldve stayed off that FMV crap it was good for like sherlock holmes but sol feace counted for something damn it ! You have ruined my day, LOL

[@KinsZilla]

Love this! I've been toying with the idea of starting a podcast for a year or so now on this topic :) Great video guys! (also, puzzlequest is AWESOME!)

[@JEKELnCO]

You guys are great! My wife supports my collecting as well :) My step son and I really bond over the collection and gaming in general, he's been into retro (and current gen) since before I ever met him!

[@cophezzeslangin2794]

I am looking at turning my "games" into the beginning of a "collection". My girlfriend plays here and there, but, I have been all about gaming my whole life. This is an awesome bridge for us into that world. Keep it up

[@xpike101]

I typically don't feel compelled to comment on KZbin videos but I really just wanted to say thanks for sharing this video and congratulations on 17 years! Keep rockin guys!

[@moguera4545]

What a wonderful and heartwarming video! Your wife is great, John. You're a very lucky guy. Keep up the good work!

[@iandavidwolfe]

What a great video John! This is a subject that I've always wanted collectors on KZbin to divulge into, but rarely see. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@tonylenzi166]

awesome video john, your a lucky man beautiful and supportive wife one of most amazing collections ive ever seen lol, your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorite your very real open and honest man very knowledgable as well on the flip side your wife is a lucky women you guys really seem to enjoy eachothers company and be in love best of luck to both of you hopefully all ur ups and downs are between the sheets haha

[@Toyaddict81]

Thank you Sir for covering something not many people talk about in KZbin. This kind of partnership relationship is vital for the sake of our hobby or family!

[@ashiekhi]

Wow just wow. This is such a great video to show you not only collecting, but sharing a life with someone. John you have an amazing wife and family. Cheers to you sir!

[@Cgro2767]

Wonderful and heartwarming video, John and thanks for sharing with us. Your marriage seems to have a lot of mutual respect, patience and flexibility with each other and I admire that! Congrats!

[@Lloyal23]

This is such a heartwarming video! People tell me all the time that I'm lucky I have a girlfriend who understands my gaming hobby and also plays with me! This is awesome, breaking those stigmas.

[@jasonstevenson85]

Great video, and refreshing channel! You're both very down to Earth, while sitting on such an amazing collection.

[@MrWrightWay]

I'm happy this showed up on my feed. I love you guys

[@darkzcypher]

the "thank you for giving me my time" kiss @7:00 is the best...you guys are great!!

[@unsweetenedteagaming2786]

I always show this to my wife! I love it! You guys are so great together!

[@jdouglas0182]

such a humble man and great person...you sir have my subscription

[@Aegon_of_Astora]

This was a great idea for a video, John, and your wife was very brave and gracious to do this!

[@EngieDerek]

Special couple right there! Everyone could learn from you two and strive for a relationship that strong, when you find it hold on to it.

[@joelhealy5768]

Hi, fan from Scotland here, really enjoy your relaxed demeanour and obvious knowledge of games. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@NJPATS]

Great video, it's always nice to meet someone or be involved with somebody that has the same passion as you do for collecting and playing video games. Also communication is a very big key issue in relationships and I struggle with that every day since being married almost 3 years. Also I always love to watch the videos they bring back such nostalgic memories from when I was a child. Driving every day to collect and know as much as I can about current and classic video games. And with your channel that's happening every day. Thanks and keep up the good work. 🎮🕹🖲🛡

[@jovialnobody]

Your wife is awesome and she had some pretty interesting takes on the matter, I kinda' wish now more YT game collectors do similar videos with their significant others, it'd be really neat hearing different sides and perspectives to the same question.

[@Gabensy]

I started watching this but I decided will watch with my wife as well : D Nice family and John is really friendly

[@anwar9231]

watching this give me a good feel ^^ to have a family is really nice

[@Pholiage]

Your advice and pointers are basically the same way me and my spouse have it set up. However she doesn't have much interest in gaming at all. But the important thing is that we both support each others interests which make everything much easier. Nice vid guys

[@ArcadeDude44]

Love the down to earthness of this dude!:). Way to go John (Sarah), congrats for 17+ years! Here's to many more.

[@fugamante]

What a beautiful video, John! Thank you so much for sharing this❤️

[@8bitDNA]

cool wife! she's a keeper!

[@hughlingard]

well they have been married for seventeen years, so...duh.

[@tamborsitosify]

Thanks for the vid John! As a family man myself, I have struggled with sometimes finding balance but my wife has also been very supportive of my passions. Anyways thanks again!

[@TortureBot]

Great video. My wife and I also have been married for 17 years with our 18th anniversary coming up next summer. It's great to have a spouse who will let you be who you are. It's always good to not go overboard with anything you are passionate about in such a way where your relationship will be put second. So the communication between 2 significant others is the key for sure.

[@jayceodell]

Behind every great collection is a supportive wife..or an annoyed one if you live in my house 😂

[@RutgervanDriessen]

This was very openhearted John... Very nice! Your wife has the same warm and kind personality as yourself :) I wish you both very happy holidays! Grtz Rudy

[@ninguynl]

I'm very happy to have a girl who also loves games and -even better- got me introduced to Zelda games and into collecting. We share the same passion, although I mostly collect and she plays the stuff I buy (but she can't keep up haha). We do conventions (buy, sell & trade), hunting (me at the fleamarket, she hunts online) and even cosplays together. Just 2,5 year together, but I have a feeling this is going to work out just fine. Hope to end up just as happy as you John!

[@joetodd3611]

john Hancock you truly are immortal such a genuine person its really fun to watch your videos

[@JesseTavares24]

You guys are adorable together! Congrads on such a long time and a great topic to bring up! Keep up the great work!

[@underthenorthernstar]

Thanks for this video it was really insightful. All hail The Immortal John Hancock, most genuine dude on KZbin

[@TheWebfive]

First off your wife is beautiful :) this video is great! Your wife reminds me a lot of my own. She has said the same thing, that I collect for the both of us! Lol She's spent many a night listening to me babbling about certain games, and also me asking her if it's OK if I spend a certain amount on something. Long story short, you found yourself a keeper, and I hope this video will help other game collectors significant others understand that they aren't alone. Balance is key, but us collectors are a special kind of quirky. Thanks for sharing :)

[@BitScout]

This is a brilliant idea for a video. I can't wait to show this to my fiancé because we have a lot in common with you and your wife! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@Unplanted]

You have a new subscriber. Great video. Your whole group of collectors (MJR, Kelsey, Kinsey, etc.) seem like a really great bunch of people. It's so nice having other "adults" talk about my hobbies! :)

[@datriaxsondor590]

Your wife is adorable, and you two make a fantastic couple. You're both so vibrant and practically, perpetually smiling. Love your videos, and best wishes to you both.

[@eelz5080]

Really great positive honest person. Hope good things come your way with KZbin.

[@brndn31107]

Great vid! My partner doesn't really understand my love for collecting older JRPGs, but the communication part is definitely important!

[@Jeffdangit]

Love this video and discussion :) God Bless you guys! Thanks for sharing this topic with us all 👏

[@biscuitsngravy3566]

You Hancock's have something very special. I wish more people had what you guys have.

[@socrates0603]

This is a great video. Thanks for sharing. It's very obvious you have a wonderful marriage and family life. Balance is key, totally agree.

[@digitek74]

Great video man, thank you for sharing and showing a different perspective of video game collecting, my wife doesn't really like video games as much as I do, but she lets me collect and buys me video games and even systems and she respects my hobby as I also respect family money.

[@Fumferknuckle]

Wow! Very cool wife, John. Very cool. Seems like a lovely lady, very supportive and is very easy on the eyes to say it nicely. You picked a good one brother, just like you pick great systems to collect for! Keep up the fantastic life man, you always have a smile and seem very happy and I hope it stays that way for a lifetime. Rock on man. :)

[@mikehedrick174]

Great video. Thanks for always keeping it real and down to earth.

[@nintenjoel]

Excellent video, really cool to see this perspective. My girlfriend is incredibly supportive of my "habit" haha. I actually wouldn't have started my channel and had it still running, if it wasn't for her. Congrats on finding one of the kick ass ones!

[@bcsuda]

This was a very excellent video! Great conversation. I can't wait to share this video with my wife who I know will appreciate it. You and your work at Cowlitz and more have been inspiring. Your talk of communication and balance were spot on. Congratulations on being together for so long!

[@TheAnnLover]

this is the most beautiful thing ever, wish u guys a life time of happiness.

[@jeff97ish]

John, you have a beautiful wife!

[@Introvini]

Awesome video! Collecting games is a family thing for sure! Congrats for a really good channel!

[@mauricioeduardovater6251]

Really nice video John :) you two are a lovely couple and an example for the people who have a really passion for something and can live with it. Greetings from Argentina!

[@marcgomes5262]

Great video, appreciate you putting this out there. You are a passionate person. Much respect

[@Space-Holiday]

You two are so sweet together! Really nice and helpful video.

[@ghostisblack]

You guys are lovely, your wife is beautiful and sounds wonderful John, thanks for all the videos. Glad she can appreciate your hobbies, I hear so many stories about people who cant do collecting just because their SO doesnt approve of it.

[@x-hunter1965]

I love you man, you always have a giant warm smile on your face.

[@1up17]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and family with us John.

[@wm437]

You guys make such a lovely couple, you definitely have a great collection but the greatest and most beautiful of your rare collections is your wife and family. GOD bless.

[@Krissler24]

Great video John and Sara! I really liked hearing her perspective as I've always wondered how gaming can affect a relationship when only one of you is really into it. She's very pretty too!

[@iamt3ss4]

She loves you very much. :) You're so blessed to have a great collection and a great wife. :) Best wishes to you both.

[@steve-oman9096]

Hello Mr. Immortal +johnhancock, this is my 3rd video watching of yours and now a fan. Thanks to finding you in +metaljesusrocks recent video about what would happen to your collection if (god forbid) you passed. I wish i could have kept all my past collections of nes and sega which i had in my youth as a 90's kid. Now i have kids and i have started collecting very few games which i loved and had. Now I'm sharing all those memories with my kids to they could enjoy them. I can relate to your gaming and relationship, however i will never be able to have a collection near as big as yours. I'm just happy to have seen a video such as this. Great advice!

[@TheShaund]

Wow John!!! You are the best!! Thanks for sharing

[@rinaldblack]

I've been married for 16 years, my wife and I love video games. Wish you guys the best!

[@natevance78]

Love the video John, Sarah seems rad. I'd like for my wife to watch this, because sometimes she gets overwhelmed since she doesn't have any other friends that are wives of hardcore collectors. She supports me, and 75% of the time doesn't give me too hard of a time about it, but she definitely does not have it in her DNA (good point Sarah Hancock), so it is sometimes bizarre for her to see me get so excited and bent out of shape over the things that I collect. Love the channel!

[@wolveric0]

nice video John, you have a beautiful and smart women with you!!!

[@hughlingard]

woman, not "women"; sarah hancock is one person, not multiple people.

[@MobileDecay]

Henre I would be jealous if he was surrounded by hot lipstick lesbians. 😁

[@alexakaa.charlesross8919]

@@hughlingard maybe she's so awesome she equals two people

[@joshuahelmeke]

Wow...that was really amazing. I think this may be my favorite hobbyist video on the entire KZbin website! =D

[@flyingclimber]

Love this video as I can so relate. Hurrah for great partners and keeping a balance.

[@bane-by]

It's truly beautiful seeing your love.

[@Rudder001]

Awesome video. Very important topic to talk about. Thank you both for doing it.

[@atranfanatic]

Great video man, and it is so cool that you have a wife that understands your passions and such. Sometimes even my wife and I play video games together. And she supports my collecting and gaming. Although I am not a completionist, as I collect games mostly because of the ones I want to play as well as keep. And I do have multiple systems spanning from the Atari 2600, C64 all way to the Xbox 360 and PS3. All in all, keep up the good work man. And I always enjoy watching your videos. You are as real as it gets. God Bless and happy gaming!

[@amilyester]

thanks for this little peek into your private life John! im trying to share with the girlfriend a bit of this hobby of mine and she seems receptive, but time will tell...

[@anthonykaeppel6822]

loved this video awesome idea you should deffinately extend this video and make more videos of the same kind there the best to watch to really get a glimpse into who you guys really are and makes ppl like me relate a lot more great video your awesome and immortal !!!

[@RETROGAMINGARTS]

i watched this with my girlfriend, it actually gave her some perspective, becouse i'm also a huge gamer and collecter, it really helped for her to see like... oh theres other people out there like this, so thanks !

[@ZombieDancer]

Lucky man, it took years to convince my wife that video games were a hobby. Great video!

[@JasonVectrex_187]

good video John, definitely I let collecting get the better of me once, not just bills but having savings for unplanned events, life throws you curveballs, and life is more important than a hobby.

[@Tapp-Mourningwood]

You're a lucky man John, like me. I too have the most amazing woman in my life, my wife Lori. She likes video games, but isn't into collecting etc. She supports my hobbies 100% and never belittles them.

[@eclipzedlivestreams8714]

can tell you guys really care about eachother great to see!

[@francisroberge1111]

You two just made my day!! Big love

[@MrHomemmorte]

écrivez Men I love You! I recognize myself in this video... totally. I've been mariage my self for over 22 years, and it's wonderful to see that love is the key, and we could see that you both still in love! Great video, and congratulations to your wife, so naturally and always smiling at you. Kisses from Switzerland, and sorry if I Make some mistakes... I speak French and my English it's not very good

[@verygreedy100]

An important video to make. Good idea John. I'm getting down to completing the NES set and have been married more than 15 years with 3 kids and yeah it's time consuming and expensive at times. Thanks for making this.

[@syienth1]

awesome video! this hit home, I'm going to have to show this to my wife!

[@Dzeath1]

wow pretty and smart wife. Such a lucky man ;-)