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What do you do when your husband plays too much video games?
How to make it a non-issue:
- Set gaming time limits together and stick to them.
- Listen to your partner’s complaints.
- Share with your partner what you love about gaming.
- Spend more face-to-face time together.
- Find games that you can play together.
- Remember, you’re an adult now.
How video games negatively affect relationships?
Studies reported that gaming not only displaced time spent with other people and on other activities (Nie & Erbring, 2002), it has also been associated with poorer relationships and increased conflicts with family and friends (Padilla- Walker et al, 2009).
How do you deal with video game addiction?
What to Do to Better Cope with Video Game Addiction
- Track your video game use.
- Start the weaning.
- Commit to being in the moment.
- You don’t need that kind of connection.
- Turn it off.
- Technology works for us, not the other way around.
How do you deal with a husband who is addicted to video games?
Enable him by bringing him food and drink, making appointments, covering for him if his boss calls, etc. As frustrating as it is to be married to someone who is addicted to video games, you’re not doomed to put up with it forever.
How do gamers treat their spouses when they play online?
The gamer may choose to talk to online friends over talking to their spouse. The gamer may become obsessed with the game, making all conversations with their spouse about the game. The gamer may choose to stay home to game instead of going out with their spouse to social events or family gatherings.
Are video games hurting your marriage?
We’ve heard far too many stories of one spouse (usually it’s the wife) feeling neglected and hurt because the other spouse spends inordinate amounts of time glued to a game. Gaming may not be hurting your marriage at all. Maybe it’s not a distraction you or your spouse face. Or, maybe there are a few games you enjoy playing together.
Can gaming ruin your relationship with your spouse?
As with anything that can become all-consuming, gaming can get a little out-of-hand and distance you from your spouse. It’s sad to say, but we’ve seen how gamers can essentially become “married” to their games, instead of to their spouse.