Date:   5/6/2005 10:36:01 AM ( 19 y ago)
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I think he's addicted. I've heard that games like everquest are 'pure video game crack' and believe it or not it is possible to become physically addicted to video games. Your brain releases that feel-good chemical when you play. My guess is his behavior will continue to act like any other addict unless he quits it. him getting mad when you talk about the relationship is a warning sign.

Playing video games for a few hours a day is understandable. Taking up all your time with it and ignoring the things that are important in life is pure foolishness. I'm not sure he'll change. if he is depressed i think it's because he spends so much time on the video game (trust me, been there, done that!). Gaming is a lot of fun at first, and continues to be fun. However everything else in life starts to get tedious and boring, you can't wait to get back to the game. Depression is a definite possibility. when i wasted all of my spare time on video games, wasn't going to school, hanging out with friends, etc etc.. i was getting somewhat depressed inside, and ignoring the people i cared about.

Maybe try to invigorate the relationship by going out and doing things. get his mind off the video games to something else that's fun. try taking up swing dancing! or some other outdoor, physical entertainment. Exercising and moving around also provides the brain with the 'feel-good' chemical. It could help.

You may have to deal with the fact that the wonderful man you married has degenerated to the point of not being relationship-worthy anymore. Don't give up hope yet, but realize that unless he recognizes and acknowledges the problem.. he isn't going to get any better - ever. Life is short..

Hope that helped!
 

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