Quote From: tawnee69The last line is the important one.
Us widows are not talking about 1 hour playing...that's a hobby.
We are talking about doing NOTHING else but gaming. Ignoring your spouse, job, responsibilities and children.
Yes, some gamers out there ignore their kids. And just because other things are addictive doesn't make gaming any less so, or less damaging.
I have been abused by gaming. Marriges have broken up, children feel neglected and worth less than a game.
Is this right? Is this ok? Hell no!
I understand needing to relieve stress. I have a very stressful job. However I deal with my house, my yard and spend quality time with my kids and when they are in bed then I sit and read.
Gaming to the point that you neglect everything else is NEVER ok!
Everyone has thier own way of decompressing. Why won't you play WOW with your hubby? I do and I really enjoy it. We have been playing it since 2004 when it was originally released and we have taken time off here and there from it but always went back. Not because of "addiction" but because we have met so many great people there. Oh and we have no kids and this is our entertainment. We don't go out to movies or out to drink in the bars.
We also know families that play the game together and only play when everyone in the family plays. Sure there are familys with problems related to video games, but it isn't the game, it is the persons addictive nature that causes the problem.
