My hubby has been hooked on World of Warcraft for 8 months now. He calls off work, totally ignores me and his children. I do everything alone. I don't nag him because it only makes it worse and my patience have run out. That is ALL he lives for. He is even neglecting paying the bills and I have to remind him what is due and when. I feel more like his mother than his wife now. I spend all my time with his children (he seldom interacts with them). I have suggested counseling and he laughs. Please don't tell me to play with him because I detest the game with a passion. It is named World of WarCRACK for a reason. It is highly addictive. I am seriously considering leaving him over this. Maybe that is a wake up call he needs right now. Let's see how he cares for his children when I am gone.
2006-08-10 05:52:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
I agree with the person who said you shoud kick HIM out. It's not you job to "set limits" and be his boss. If he won't be an equal partner to you, that's his loss.
I'm so sorry, it's rough on you and the kids. Maybe he can learn from this, and you'll be able to take him back, but don't take him back unless you've seen proof he's changed and he agrees to counseling.
Good luck, I hope for the best for you and your kids.
2006-08-10 08:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by mury902 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I originally read your question I figured my obvious answer would be yes. My boyfriend plays WoW a lot. I also play with him, but not nearly as much, only a few hours a week. However, when I read your detail I changed my mind almost immediately. There are times when I'll be calling my boyfriend for dinner for example, and he'll wait like 10 or 20 minutes until he finishes part of the game. Sometimes when I want to go to a store or whatever he'll say he doesnt want to becaue he would rather play. . . .That's about as far as it goes though. He still plays with the kids all the time, is home and responsible for them if I am out at work, and we still go out to dinner or a club or whatever several times per week. I think your situation is very severe. Perhaps if you tell this to your husband that you really are going to leave him over it it will be a big shock to him and he doesn't even realize the situation. Calling out of work and ignoring important household matters is nothing that can be brushed off. It's serious. Don't nag him about it, or tell him he has to totally give up the game, but have a serious talk with him and tell him if he doesn't stop playing more than a few nights a week or something like that, then you're going to leave. It seems so unfortunate, but at least then it'll be up to him to show you that the game isn't the most important thing to do.. . .Best of luck.
2006-08-10 06:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It really has very little to do with the game itself. It's the addiction that's the real problem. You need to seek counseling ASAP.
I've been playing since January. I play about 4-6 hours a week. I'm only level 45. But, I have a real life too. I wouldn't trade that for any amount of epic gear.
2006-08-10 06:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by vliam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always been really into vid. games right around the time that I have had break-ups.... oh it all comes together now....
You need to put him on a schedule, I am a definate vid. game addict myself and I too have blown many many many hours on that game, video games are escapism, it is a controllable and not too inconvenient reality to escape to. If simply talking to him doesn't work, make him cook his own food. lock the bedroom door. he needs to learn what is most important in his life... i wish i had a better solution... i do know that every single video game i have ever played, while very fun at the time, has been nothing but a let down at the end.
on your death-bed, the only things you have are memories, and love.... make sure he knows this... he will not give a dang about that game... and there are videogame addiction counselling services, luckily i have not had to consult any of them...
my live-in GF makes it a point of getting all in my way when I have been on too long... sitting next to me, making me promise to get off....
good luck, i know your pain
2006-08-10 06:05:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jonny Propaganda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe just break the PC when he's not looking?
Or.
Yes, split up.
Do NOT leave the house. Kick his butt out.
Keep the house for the kids.
If he won't leave then throw away the power cords for the PC stuff.
Put his clothes and personal things in storage.
Take all the money that you jointly have in checking and savings out of those accounts and place them in bank accounts that have your name only on them and require photo ID to withdraw.
Good Luck Dear.
I hope things work out.
Peace
2006-08-10 06:02:34 · answer #5 · answered by manofadvntr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened when I was with the father of my child, and it was becuase of Diablo 2. I think the ending of our relationship had a lot to do with the game. Personally, i would leave him for this. I play games, a LOT. But I do not ignore the things that I have to do. My current boyfriend plays games all the time. he never ignores me, or ignores the things he has to do.
2006-08-10 06:45:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my ex-girlfriend. She was addicted to WoW and totally neglected me. I say leave him... if he's not willing to take time off from his precious game to tend to his responsibilities as a husband then he doesn't deserve to have the job.
2006-08-10 07:04:58 · answer #7 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's sad that so many people in the world are like this now. almost makes you wish we could go back to a time without such technology.
leave him. now. he has a serious problem, and he won't admit he has a problem until they turn off the electricity in the house so that he can't play. go find you a good man and father for your kids and good luck.
2006-08-10 06:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by miss advice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived with a woman from a rehab called Shelterwood. She had a severe dependancy. discover different activities which you may desire to get out of the residing house for. Bowling, mall, and so on. do not enable a dumb sport administration your existence!
2016-10-01 21:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by ammon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from where do he got the money to keep continue playing?
if it continues with no work and less rest, he will die surely,
i am addicted to game, but there is always time that i am bored, and search another game..... and i found that some of them are in real life it self...
there is no point to play it alone.... soon he will seek someone to accompany him
2006-08-10 06:13:17 · answer #10 · answered by Henry W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋