My husband is spending more time infront of computer than with me!

@andak2007 (3229)
Philippines
February 9, 2007 11:48pm CST
As the subject goes, he spends more time infornt of the computer and play games until well into midnight. It is supposed to be my computer, i bought it just last week to help my sister with her school work and for me to do some work. Now he acts as if he owns it and i have to beg him sometimes just so that i can use the computer. Is this a bad sign or what?
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• Canada
10 Feb 07
If you only brought a computer into your home last week, I think it's normal for anyone to get excited about it and want to try different things. Maybe he had access to game play in other locations (at friends' homes, internet cafes, work?) and now he wants to play at home. The problem is that you say YOU bought the computer for specific reasons and those reasons should come first. If the computer is free and you don't mind him using it, then he could play some games but he needs to learn to set limits on time. It's so easy, when you're online, to say "I'll just play for 20 minutes" or "I'll just surf for 20 minutes"... and, before you know it, hours have passed and you're still sitting there. It's possible that the novelty will wear off for him, after he plays for awhile, but there are a lot of homes where people are addicted to gaming and it definitely has a negative impact on their family and/or relationship. It might be good to start talking about these things with your husband now and let him know your concerns. Remind him - firmly - that it's not his computer, you bought it for a purpose and, if he keeps taking it over for his games, he'll have to buy one for himself. I wish you a lot of luck... computer addiction can be rough.
@lameran (1147)
• Indonesia
10 Feb 07
hmmm actually is a good sign, I think better your husband playing computer at home than spinning around the city with not clear of intention (Could be a bad intention also), but if he got to overplayed until you the one who bought it can't use and your sister who should use it for school can't use it, than you should talk with your husband, calmly, tell him that he should thinking of your sister too besides using it only for a games. imho.
@anup12 (4177)
• India
10 Feb 07
Ha ha that is a very good discussion.He might be having some work and maybe it is urgent that;s why.No it's not bad at all but you need to explain him that you also need it sometimes to use.
@ligent (60)
• China
10 Feb 07
To make a balance between him and you,you shouldn't blame him at first.instead,try to communicate with him.then,give him some time on computer,sooner or later,he will be tired of playing games.
• United States
10 Feb 07
lets be honest here computers can be adictive if he wasnt on it you probably would be so you wouldnt be conversing with each other anyway sounds like you either buy a second one or make out a schedule for using it!