He was mad at first, and now he's ok with my plan for us to watch less tv and do more activity. But I'm starting to wonder if I'm crazy for doing it in the first place-was this rational behavior?
2007-02-26 08:00:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Of course I had already tried a million other things to get him off the couch, including telling him it concerned me, inviting him to do a myiad of other activities. He had gained about 80 pounds from all his tv watching and eating. I know how hard he has tried to lose the weight and be more active, but every time he watched tv, he'd watch so long, he'd forget his other plans or goals. I did it coming from a good place.
2007-02-26 08:09:03 · update #1
He was definitely exhibiting compulsive or addictive traits. I had warned him at least twice that I would take this step if he continued to spend entire weekdays or nights on the couch with the tv.
2007-02-26 08:37:47 · update #2
you are not crazy, just brave.
2007-02-26 11:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by ragincajun1957 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if it shocked him into a reaction you did the right thing. If you are against watching so much TV, what suggestions do you have to pass the time. Just remember it takes time, money and effort to always go out looking for fun. Sometime you yourself are going to tire of doing activity and then the TV is going to be good enough again. You definitely cannot go chasing fun and excitement and stimulation every day. Also bear in mind that your husband has had a hard day at work and might just want to relax and chill. It is not easy, but you have to compromise.
PS. You are not crazy, we women know what to do and when to do it, just to get some reaction, albeit negative.
2007-02-26 08:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by MaggieSA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does sound a little extreme. I know I would have reacted very strongly for my spouse to have taken such a controlling step. Now, if your husband was exhibiting compulsive or addictive behaviors and AFTER you had voiced your concerns, it would have been fair to issue a statement saying "if you....", "then I will.....". Communication is paramount in any relationship and taking drastic, controlling steps can cause resentment in your relationship.
Next time, think about how you would handle it if he were to do the same to you...
Good luck! :)
2007-02-26 08:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by ivy9toes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could you be why he watches so much tv in the first place? are you controlling in other areas of his life too?
2007-02-26 08:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by delujuis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have put limits on my tv with a password. I dont think it is crazy.
2007-02-26 08:11:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jen-o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre trying to control way to much. if i was him i would have turned it right back on. you could have at least told him he was watching way to much tv. or you could make other things to do.
2007-02-26 08:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by wofford1257 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lets see, say Im a toaster and your were the hot pocket, momma still aint gonna buy the potatoes.
2007-02-26 08:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't say "crazy", but defiantely controlling.....My sister doesn't have cable at her house for the same reason.
2007-02-26 08:09:07 · answer #8 · answered by missyhardt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no not at all. Its just a polite way of saying get off your lazy *** and do something productive with your time.
2007-02-26 08:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by sportsfan 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋