My boyfriend gets home from work between 1-3pm and is on the computer from that time till midnight at least. I am usually in bed already when he gets off, and i can't even remember the last time we ate dinner together. This has been going on for months. I am not asking him to stop completely, I am asking him for balance between his games, and his social life and our relationship. But he has never changed. What must I do? We have been together 2 and a half years so I don't wanna throw the relationship away.....but i'm starting to feel like that now.
2006-10-14 22:37:02 · 23 answers · asked by wattapie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Actually, as odd as this may sound I'd recommend looking at the Dr. Phil website. A few weeks ago he actually had a family on his show where the husband was doing the same exact thing and neglecting his wife and kids for a very long time. Unfortunately I didn't get to see the show, but I wish that I had.
And no, don't just expect this to go away. If you wait it out, to be honest I think the game might win because he thinks you're accepting of it. I don't know what the answer is, but it's not to wait this out. You have to confront it... I used to be an active rpger online and I was like that for years, trust me. He'll need help.
2006-10-14 22:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is completely normal for a younger guy to get addicted to a game and play it constantly for a short period of time....but your bf has been addicted waaay too long. Sit down and talk with him. Let him know that it is not normal and you feel neglected. be honest. If he is unwilling to adjust his gaming to spend more time with you, then you need to break up with him. I have known several guys like this and all I can say is that if he doesn't change now, he never will. I have watched game addictions ruin many relationships, so I know form experience.
Sorry
2006-10-14 22:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to have to force yourself into his daily routine. On line games where you interact with other people and can do thousands of things are addictive. Believe me, I've been playing one for a little over 2 years myself. That's where his problem is, he's addicted. Either step in and make him do other things, or join him on the festivities. WoW *disgusted*
2006-10-14 22:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not incorrect. international of Warcraft is an extremely addicting game. have you ever tried speaking approximately it with him? not in basic terms whinge to him mutually as hes sitting on the computing gadget, I advise like take a seat with him whilst hes far off from the computing gadget and tell him how its affecting your relationship. in the experience that your the only one working does that advise your buying his game each month? heavily?
2016-11-23 12:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by yarrington 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an easy one. What you do is this. While hes playing his johnny Jr high school game you simply take off your clothes and plop yourself right in front of him fully exposed (you do know what I mean) then say "check this out , it's eather this (holding up your fist pointing your thumb towards your chest) or your game"? "Because I'm not waiting in the back seat any longer." " Make up your mind right now. It's either me your girl or I'm gone"? If he chooses his game over you then he isn't a man. He's just a boy. And you can do better. I know myself that I'll take the love of a woman, not just for sex, over a bunch of phoney crap on a screen any day of the week.
2006-10-14 22:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by Justa_Honay_Guy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hmm well my fiance is addicted to World of Warcraft and the solution that I found was to join him online in the game.
This meant that we got to spend time together and he taught me how to use my character and everything.
This way you can keep an eye on his activities find out what hes doing when and then schedule you guys going out and things like that.
If you become interested in what he's doing i'm sure he will become more interested in what Your doing.
2006-10-14 22:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by truly_malteaser 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its tough lol, i was once a wow addict.. didn't realize what it was doing to my life until i had some setbacks..
Ask him to prioritize, and if he can't do that, it might be best to just leave him.. kinda like throwing cold water on his face. If he's worth it, he'll do something about his situation.
2006-10-14 22:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by omgzorsscizzors 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh God, i know how you feel. My bf is exactly the same. You can leave but i wouldn't suggest it over something like that. Talk to him and if that doesn't work, then start to ignore him. Find something of your own to do and when he comes to see you, be busy. it wil get him in the same way and then you have him,.
2006-10-14 22:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by Nicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him if he likes women. If he says yes, then lead him to the bedroom. If he refuses to go, then dump him.
Seriously. I enjoy video games as much as anyone else, but that dude needs to get laid.
Or...you can risk him murdering you by deleting his WoW of the computer permanently. Not advised though. Hahaha...
2006-10-14 22:42:07 · answer #9 · answered by MotorCityMadman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get rid of the computer all my mates have deserted me to play it i havent seen them since it came out the only way to break the cycle is to elinate the culprit by force.... or failing that come and talk to me cos i dont like world of warcraft lol
2006-10-14 22:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by lee g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋