I think my boyfriend is developing a WoW addiction?

[oplinger]

how do you play 18 hours a day with a job? and if he doesnt have a job then who pays for the game/ subscription?

they have the power.

Live with mom, sell blood.

...Not what I'd recommend, but hey it -could- work. There are many ways to make money and sustain some sort of lifestyle without having a job. ...Usually involves parents..or lots of favors, but the possibilities are endless..

Also who here thinks she's still actually reading this thread?

 

[Netrigan]

I don't know what the big deal is. If someone is doing something that makes them happy and doesn't actively hurt themselves or others, why is that wrong? I regularly play 8-12hrs a day playing or talking about computer games. And guess what? I'm a (lie) normal human being. I just happen to like playing video games a lot. Personally, I would prefer to be happy and girlfriendless than miserable.

I have been in total lockdown at points in time in my life. The most annoying thing I ever hear is "you're addicted". Well, I ask this imaginary person, are you addicted to television? You sit and watch it for over four hours a day, why don't you do something else? You watch the news and buy newspapers every day, you eat breakfast or catch the bus. Are you addicted? Or is it just your lifestyle choice?

Video games are recreation, as well as literature and social interaction (this is one of the more addictive components of MMOs). You can do a hundred times more by virtualising your intentions and swathing your own path virtually than you could if you were to try following a similar agenda in the Real World. I guess I am fortunate that I do have real-world achievements, education and reputation I need to maintain and I manage by keeping my gaming life and my real-life separate. If he likes gaming so much, maybe he could find employment in that.

Oh and I never played wow, but I do play another MMO that normal people (including wow fans) would think is completely insane.

It depends on the responsibilities in your life. If you're single, then you have work, household chores, and tons of free time. I can play five or six hours a day (more on days off) without seriously neglecting anything... although every so often I do have to play catch-up with household chores.

If you have a wife or girlfriend, then nurturing the relationship takes up some of that free time. And if you have kids, watch most of that free time completely vanish.

How you fill your free time isn't the problem, the problem is that many people use their hobby to avoid dealing with their responsibilities and go well beyond their free time.

 

[YoBadMama]

Talk to him about it, and see if it's you or the game.

 

[mattttherman3]

Well if you live together, get rid of the internet.

 

[mattttherman3]

I don't know what the big deal is. If someone is doing something that makes them happy and doesn't actively hurt themselves or others, why is that wrong? I regularly play 8-12hrs a day playing or talking about computer games. And guess what? I'm a (lie) normal human being. I just happen to like playing video games a lot. Personally, I would prefer to be happy and girlfriendless than miserable.

I have been in total lockdown at points in time in my life. The most annoying thing I ever hear is "you're addicted". Well, I ask this imaginary person, are you addicted to television? You sit and watch it for over four hours a day, why don't you do something else? You watch the news and buy newspapers every day, you eat breakfast or catch the bus. Are you addicted? Or is it just your lifestyle choice?

Video games are recreation, as well as literature and social interaction (this is one of the more addictive components of MMOs). You can do a hundred times more by virtualising your intentions and swathing your own path virtually than you could if you were to try following a similar agenda in the Real World. I guess I am fortunate that I do have real-world achievements, education and reputation I need to maintain and I manage by keeping my gaming life and my real-life separate. If he likes gaming so much, maybe he could find employment in that.

Oh and I never played wow, but I do play another MMO that normal people (including wow fans) would think is completely insane.

You play Runescape don't you

 

[AugustFall]

Set some limits for him. If he can't follow them, then make him make the choice. The game, or you. If it's the game, I'm sorry.

She's not his mother, he will resent that more than anything. If it's honestly effecting the relationship then talk to him about and make your choice from there.

 

[Gardenia]

It's not about the hours played, it's about the things and activities he sacrifices in order to play.
But yes, I would keep a close eye on him. Try not to alienate him by nagging though, as that may make him feel that wow is his only "sanctuary." That will solve none of your or his problems.

 

[Imperioratorex Caprae]

See, I got it right, I got my girlfriend (now wife) into playing WoW with me. Then she can't ***** at me for being an addict cuz she is too.

You, my friend, are evil.

And a genius.

TBH, WoW actually saved my relationship with my wife. We were separated for almost 2 years because of a job and having WoW together and regularly playing has kept us happy. So people can't say WoW is truly evil. Its not the product its the person using it.

Get a life, WOW'er.

WOW is now an insult.

Besides thats like the most pathetic excuse of a life Ive ever heard.

Dick much? You must have lots of friends.

You're one to speak? You just ruined someone's life by making them play WOW with a loser like yourself who was an addict, just cause he hated being called one.
Dick.

Hah. Sad how judgmental you are and how literal you take things you read on forums. I believe your sarcasm detector has broken. Just because you dislike WoW it makes everyone who plays WoW a bad person? Perhaps you should go get a job in the political field making laws against anything you don't like personally.

 

[The Josh]

Hah. Half the replies on this thread are basically "dump him, find someone better (like me)"

 

[The Clown]

start playing with him... seriously, it the only way he'll spend any sort of time with you

 

[doctorjackal777]

You could always idunno play with him. Wow is something two people can play. Rather than just demanding he stop what he enjoys why don't you join him online and play together.