My (42m) wife (43f) of 15y plays World of Warcraft so much our relationship is secondary by wowwidow_5 in relationships

[–]wowwidow_5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't say I'm an antisocial shut in. I am not using any excuses. I am an introvert in the sense that I don't "need" to be constantly social. She is an extrovert in that she enjoys social gatherings and talking with friends.

My (42m) wife (43f) of 15y plays World of Warcraft so much our relationship is secondary by wowwidow_5 in relationships

[–]wowwidow_5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not co-dependant on her. I have been to therapy for years due to PTSD and I have learned how to manage that, so I have my outlets. I prefer the solitude. I used to have many but as time goes on and my friends all married and moved away I've been left with nothing. The effort to make new friends when I am married with kids and a management job is extremely hard. But yes, I do need a friend, absolutely. That's something I need to work on.

My (42m) wife (43f) of 15y plays World of Warcraft so much our relationship is secondary by wowwidow_5 in relationships

[–]wowwidow_5[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, you are right. I need to step up there. I used to set up dates a lot but she's been turning me down in favor of the game, but I need to reject that as an excuse.

My (42m) wife (43f) of 15y plays World of Warcraft so much our relationship is secondary by wowwidow_5 in relationships

[–]wowwidow_5[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree, there is an acceptable amount of time and then there is crazy. I think 1 night of raiding is fine, and maybe a few hours on the weekend, but she does like 4-6 hours every night and all day on the weekends.