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Post by Scott Ross on Sept 3, 2007 13:00:40 GMT -5
Howdy, I was wondering how many of us who are members of this site experience problems with spouses concerning the time we spend here? This is an issue in my household, and I was wondering if it is an issue with others. My wife only knows of 2x2's through me. Scott
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Post by ithascome on Sept 3, 2007 13:12:16 GMT -5
Yes my wife often complains about the time I spend here. But at least I am home... I could be off fishing somewhere. ;D Also My wife only knows of 2x2's through me and my parents. She has gone to a few meetings. When we first were married the 2x2/truth was a major issue as I at that time thought the only way she could be saved was through the 2x2/truth. She is glad that the truth has set me free. Part of this freedom is due to what I have learned and studied as a result of being on this board. She realizes that this board has helped me.... but at the same time she can't help but wish I would not spend so much time here.
I wish sometimes she would read some of what I read on this board... but she has no interest in it.
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Post by wingsofaneagle on Sept 3, 2007 13:12:57 GMT -5
No spouse, no worries!!! ;D My kids spend more time on the 'puter than I do though! Good thing we have 3 in the house!! I have to admit that I am addicted to email. Im the worst at returning phone calls but im the best at returning emails!!
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Post by _ on Sept 3, 2007 14:34:23 GMT -5
Howdy, I was wondering how many of us who are members of this site experience problems with spouses concerning the time we spend here? This is an issue in my household, and I was wondering if it is an issue with others. My wife only knows of 2x2's through me. Scott how much time are you spending on here?
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Post by Scott Ross on Sept 3, 2007 15:20:34 GMT -5
Depending on the day, but I've been told up to 3 hrs on some days. How about you?
Scott
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Post by wondering on Sept 3, 2007 17:40:39 GMT -5
wingsofanangel - oops eagle -- I for one don't believe you!!!!!!!
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Post by Sylvestra on Sept 3, 2007 19:53:09 GMT -5
Scott, I'm really fortunate in this regard! My husband spends a lot of time on the other side of the desk on HIS computer. I spend most of my "Board" time during my "working" hours when he is not home. We have our own business and I hang out here to answer phones, type reports, doing odd jobs, etc. It works out very nicely! (However, the real estate market here in LA has hit rock bottom and we have no work, so I'm looking for a job for a while! Him too! ) I share a lot on things from the Board with him, and keep him up on who is new and why they're here, etc. He knows about your Harleys, for instance. He only knows the F & W through my parents (who live with us) and my children and grandchildren when they come to visit. He refers to my time here as "talking to my buds". If he gets bored, he goes to his sitting room to put on the headphones and rock out with the tunes he likes and I don't. So it all works out very well for us. He does get annoyed at the hours I can spend at Spider Solitaire - so I don't do that much anymore! LOL! Love, Edy
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Post by wingsofaneagle on Sept 3, 2007 20:36:25 GMT -5
wingsofanangel - oops eagle -- I for one don't believe you!!!!!!! Watch u talkin' about? ;D
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Post by selah on Sept 3, 2007 22:58:36 GMT -5
My husband loves T.V., so it works out well. He watches that while I compute. When we first got the internet, he was a little miffed that I spent so much time doing f&w stuff online, but I explained that he likes TV, and I like computing...so? He knows too, that staying connected to the f&w in one way or another is VERY important to me, so he's supportive. He once "professed" too, but was not B&R. Blessings, Linda
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Post by Johnny DeRaad on Sept 4, 2007 0:01:03 GMT -5
It kind of goes in spurts. .there's times when I get hooked in and can read for several hours and post here and there..then I wonder what's the point of it all and drop it for weeks.. .maybe an hour a nite average . . ... since I'm always up late it's easy to slide in here before I go to bed. ..my wife doesn't say much..at least seriously..she says.."don't be up all nite on that thing" ..I'm an avid snowmobiler as well and spend way more time on some of the snowmobile forums.. .that's probably more of a concern for her 'cause then I'm potentially spending money on parts or gear or whatever other cool thing I "NEED" ...
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Post by Johnny DeRaad on Sept 4, 2007 0:07:03 GMT -5
oh..wasn't born and raised..technically. . ..I was adopted- one of the infamous Baldwin babies from Oregon -.. and shortly after birth I came to Iowa.. my parents were both 2 generation truthers ..took me 29 years to profess and 6 years to figure my way "out". ..my wife has never been to meeting but know's much about it thru all of my family and friends..we actually talked about going to Malcom for an evening meeting just so she could see what it's like.. .. but didn't work out.. .life got in the way. !
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Sept 4, 2007 0:10:03 GMT -5
Nope. nps here. My husband likes to spend time on his laptop on religious sites, youtube and the like anyway....so I just come on here while he's on his computer or when he's at work, and vice versa. No prob, Bob. M.
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Post by savedbyblood on Sept 4, 2007 1:22:13 GMT -5
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Post by IllinoisGal on Sept 4, 2007 6:26:33 GMT -5
I dont get into too much trouble on my PC. About 30 min in the morning before work and maybe 30 min in the evening.
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Post by Iamsorry on Sept 4, 2007 15:35:18 GMT -5
My wife is from a professing family but having some "emotional" problems and wants to get a divorce. 'Nuff said for now. I have not seen her in 10 months but for custody hearings. (I have the child.) She has not spoken to me in 10 months. Nobody to complain to me for spending time here... I wish I had complaint problems like spending too much time here. Then I might understand what she wants... Savedbyblood, I am sorry to hear of your situation. I am going thru a similar situation. I am also having some emotional problems myself, and I also want a divorce. I think I have caused to much pain to my husband and continuing this situation could cause deeper hatred from him towards me. I could never leave my children behind, but sometimes when I get overwhelmed by the situation, I visit that venue only to conclude I would rather suffer than leave them behind. You must be in pain, but you are free now from not knowing what is going on with your wife. I want to give my husband that freedom, especially because I know I am the source of the situation. I wish you the best and be strong.
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Post by qxlk9qr on Sept 4, 2007 15:39:08 GMT -5
holy cr@p.. you guys need a friggen life.
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Post by holy crap on Sept 4, 2007 16:05:50 GMT -5
holy cr@p.. you guys need a friggen life. Holy crap, they have one. Why don't you?
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Post by wondering on Sept 4, 2007 18:30:49 GMT -5
For wings - reply 7 -- I was referring to your saying you are better at answering emails than returning phone calls. Not the exact words but its close. Unless you don't know jackeen1.
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Post by Cant believe her on Sept 5, 2007 8:33:09 GMT -5
Can't believe wingsofaneagle.
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Post by wingsofaneagle on Sept 5, 2007 9:05:28 GMT -5
For wings - reply 7 -- I was referring to your saying you are better at answering emails than returning phone calls. Not the exact words but its close. Unless you don't know jackeen1. OOOOOOPS!!! I just found it. Sorreeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I'll get right on it! ;D
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Post by wingsofaneagle on Sept 5, 2007 9:06:30 GMT -5
Can't believe wingsofaneagle. Ya know, half the time I can't believe how awesome she is either!!!!!! ROFL ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2007 9:51:49 GMT -5
A good part of my work day is spent at the computer, so time spent is seldom entirely on the lists, and seldom entirely about my work. But to answer the question, yes my family does complain at times -- but we have disagreements that hit the roof with a far bigger bang, than the computer time one!!!!!
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Post by wasted time on Sept 5, 2007 17:42:48 GMT -5
I was wondering how many of us who are members of this site experience problems with spouses concerning the time we spend here? I am disgusted with myself for the ammount of time I allow this c r a p to occupy space in my mind!
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Post by Ed Service on Sept 5, 2007 20:06:04 GMT -5
I'm in agreement with the last poster, I'm disgusted with myself too! I've been "out" since 1994 why can I not just forget about it? I'm msarried to a good wife who doesn't understand the pull 2x2 issues have for me either. I wouldn't say it's causing any problems but the time probsably could be better spent! after I quite meetings (and for some time before) I researched all about religions and the origins of spiritual belief that I could get my hands on, read every book published and scoured every library i my area. The internet was a good resource for me as it opened up much more information than I ever had before. But the forums!!! I have been on the ex2x2 list since I first got a computer and sometimes come to this forum but altogether spend much too much of my time reading useless drivel and whinning from various ex'es that probably would be better I'd never read! Ed Service
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Post by arlis on Sept 6, 2007 0:45:20 GMT -5
Yes, I have to say that I too am frustrated with the time that I spend on this board. I just found this a couple weeks ago, and have been just glued to it. My family has been extremely tolerant and understanding, but we are starting to get pretty hungry, and wearing dirty clothes over ;D (just kidding!we can go about 2 weeks before we have to do that ) I do wish there wouldn't be quite so many stupid and harrassing posts to wade through to get to the important stuff. But I do appreciate a good laugh once in a while. Some people on here have great senses of humor ;D! I need to really start disciplining myself, like setting the timer, and when it goes off, time to do something else for awhile. My husband did comment that he would be happy when I got over this phase. Arlis
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