Comments on: Don’t let the computer rule (ruin?) your life! http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/ I write, therefore I am Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:28:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Julie http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-305 Julie Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:12:45 +0000 http://chezartz.com/?p=233#comment-305 Mandy, I don't have much in the way of good advice on this, just a lot of empathy. It's pretty much impossible to force someone to change, especially if it's not something they see as a problem. I'd start with talking to him, using a lot of "I" expressions instead of the more-accusing "you" and see how far you get. "I really miss you when you're on the computer and wish I had more time with you" and that sort of thing. Best of luck! Mandy, I don’t have much in the way of good advice on this, just a lot of empathy. It’s pretty much impossible to force someone to change, especially if it’s not something they see as a problem. I’d start with talking to him, using a lot of “I” expressions instead of the more-accusing “you” and see how far you get. “I really miss you when you’re on the computer and wish I had more time with you” and that sort of thing. Best of luck!

]]> By: mandy clark http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-304 mandy clark Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:41:02 +0000 http://chezartz.com/?p=233#comment-304 hello my husband is addicted to the computer and it is ruining my life it seems to me that the more free time he has to go on the computer the more i have to do with kids and the house HELP hello my husband is addicted to the computer and it is ruining my life it seems to me that the more free time he has to go on the computer the more i have to do with kids and the house HELP

]]> By: Hatchet http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Hatchet Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:10:36 +0000 http://chezartz.com/?p=233#comment-303 My name is Hatchet, and I too have an internet addiction! But...but...everything you need to KNOW is out here. Argh! So...hard...to leave it alone. What about pretty glossy pictures of plants? What about putting up my latest post about my cute and glossy children? Argh! I call it Falling Down the Rabbit Hole. Basically, you start reading something cool here, then it links to there and you follow the link and then next thing you know you're reading about who knows what and it's all so <i>fascinating</i> that you can't stop. My name is Hatchet, and I too have an internet addiction!

But…but…everything you need to KNOW is out here. Argh! So…hard…to leave it alone. What about pretty glossy pictures of plants? What about putting up my latest post about my cute and glossy children? Argh!

I call it Falling Down the Rabbit Hole. Basically, you start reading something cool here, then it links to there and you follow the link and then next thing you know you’re reading about who knows what and it’s all so fascinating that you can’t stop.

]]> By: Crunchy Domestic Goddess http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Crunchy Domestic Goddess Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:31:33 +0000 http://chezartz.com/?p=233#comment-302 oh, and did i mention i'm probably getting a macbook (used) for my birthday? (though jody is threatening not to buy it now.) i'm not sure if that will help me be more productive or further my addition. the jury is still out. oh, and did i mention i’m probably getting a macbook (used) for my birthday? (though jody is threatening not to buy it now.) i’m not sure if that will help me be more productive or further my addition. the jury is still out.

]]> By: Crunchy Domestic Goddess http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-301 Crunchy Domestic Goddess Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:18:40 +0000 http://chezartz.com/?p=233#comment-301 Hi, my name is Amy and I'm an internet-aholic. I've actually been planning a similar post in the near future, if I ever get the time to write it. But yeah, I've got it and I've got it bad. Let's form a support group - we can meet online. ;) Hi, my name is Amy and I’m an internet-aholic. I’ve actually been planning a similar post in the near future, if I ever get the time to write it. But yeah, I’ve got it and I’ve got it bad. Let’s form a support group – we can meet online. ;)

]]> By: Megan http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-300 Megan Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:13:06 +0000 http://chezartz.com/?p=233#comment-300 You're telling my story, sister! I especially relate to completely ignoring hubby while reading on the computer. It's easy to get sucked into the world of never-ending information, blogs, etc. I'm rooting for you! You’re telling my story, sister! I especially relate to completely ignoring hubby while reading on the computer. It’s easy to get sucked into the world of never-ending information, blogs, etc.

I’m rooting for you!

]]> By: Nicole http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Nicole Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:25:27 +0000 http://chezartz.com/?p=233#comment-299 My name's Nicole and I too am an internet addict. I hear you. It stinks!! It doesn't help either that surfing is what I do when I'm too tired or stressed to cope. We'll see how life goes once I'm alone w/ 3. I don't see how I'm going to get *anything* including email done until K grows up some. It bothers me...and then I wonder why I'm wasting my children's tender years on the computer anyway? But then I start itching to check my email... Sigh. My name’s Nicole and I too am an internet addict. I hear you. It stinks!! It doesn’t help either that surfing is what I do when I’m too tired or stressed to cope.

We’ll see how life goes once I’m alone w/ 3. I don’t see how I’m going to get *anything* including email done until K grows up some. It bothers me…and then I wonder why I’m wasting my children’s tender years on the computer anyway? But then I start itching to check my email…

Sigh.

]]> By: Mom http://www.terminalverbosity.com/2008/04/15/dont-let-the-computer-rule-ruin-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-298 Mom Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:53:46 +0000 http://chezartz.com/?p=233#comment-298 Good for you! I know the feeling, except I don't have anyone here I'm ignoring. Good for you! I know the feeling, except I don’t have anyone here I’m ignoring.

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