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Cindjin
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:04:00 -
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My wife HATES EVE.
Why?
Because I play it and really enjoy it.
Is it just me? Do other married citizens have the same problem?
I have only been playing for a month or so so I am hoping it's just a phase.
Have you gotten divorced over EVE?
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Elegbara
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:08:00 -
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My wife hates Eve, but can stand it since most time I can leave my PC - either when I'm autopiloting or mining or trading. Anything else - only when she's not at home.
I also had to turn off UI speech at all. No Aura for me 8(
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trite boon
Caldari
Pastry Productions Inc.
Advocated Destruction
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:08:00 -
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No it will never end and its going to get worse trust me
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namron 7
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:09:00 -
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There are a hell of a lot of sad stories over MMOs in general. My advise is to treat this game as a distraction and nothing else.
Just dont play to much, although the problem with EVE is that to be truly immersive it has to be a time sink.
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises
Otherworld Empire
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:10:00 -
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 Originally by: trite boon
No it will never end and its going to get worse trust me
This. So make sure you feed your relationship as well or it will end bad.
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WarPonyDestroyer
Minmatar
The Golden Knights
LEGIO ASTARTES ARCANUM
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:11:00 -
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The horror stories are true.
http://www.wowaholics.org/
http://www.wowdetox.com/
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Xtreem
Gallente
DEATHFUNK
Atlas Alliance
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:12:00 -
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my mrs is called eve in rl (well evelyn but called eve)
so i name a few ships after her, or let her choose and she then actually shows an interest, as i dont play as much as i used to this keeps her interest as she wants "her ship" not to die in battle :)
although on a serious note... don't lose a partner over eve.. its a game.. RL should ALWAYS come first, if not its best to look into why you prefer a fake universe than your real one and spend your time fixing it, not playing another.
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Lunachan
Minmatar
One of These Days
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:12:00 -
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"You feel I should spent more time with you than my game? Then put out more often or STFU woman!"
Worked for me.
'If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.'
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Cindjin
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:12:00 -
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Originally by: namron 7
There are a hell of a lot of sad stories over MMOs in general. My advise is to treat this game as a distraction and nothing else.
Just dont play to much, although the problem with EVE is that to be truly immersive it has to be a time sink.
You are SO right. If I had that "immersive" time it would be SO much more satisfying. Instead, I am constantly on pins and needles trying click through.
Being married feels like being grounded.
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Cindjin
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:15:00 -
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Just for the record...
I realize its just a game and will ALWAYS put RL before a game.
I like the idea of naming a ship after her. Hmmmmm....
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Atticus Fynch
Gallente
The Scope
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:15:00 -
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While I EVE, wife Farmvilles. She's hooked on it.
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Nexo92
Method of Destruction
The 0rphanage
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:16:00 -
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Originally by: Lunachan
"You feel I should spent more time with you than my game? Then put out more often or STFU woman!"
Worked for me.
^^^^^^^
This 
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BuckStrider
Fleem Co
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:16:00 -
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My wife doesn't mind that I play EVE, because I don't play EVE 23/7. 
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clixoras
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:17:00 -
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Originally by: trite boon
No it will never end and its going to get worse trust me
:(
Even the argument that i have/had interest in MMO's (MUDS) from a scientific / sociological point of view doesn't help. I dvr all programs about MMO's and FORCE her (oops. 'convince') her to watch this as it might give her some insight about deeper meaning or at least understanding what it is what makes MMO's fun.
btw my GF is also absolutely sure that i'm meeting other women in EVE 
In that regards, i propose to change the Name EVE to .. HANK (maybe that'll lead to other conclusions but let's take it one step at a time).
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Dr Fighter
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:19:00 -
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Originally by: Chribba
Originally by: trite boon
No it will never end and its going to get worse trust me
This. So make sure you feed your relationship as well or it will end bad.
if it ends theres more time for eve, so thats good
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Atticus Fynch
Gallente
The Scope
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:19:00 -
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Originally by: clixoras
btw my GF is also absolutely sure that i'm meeting other women in EVE
In that regards, i propose to change the Name EVE to .. HANK (maybe that'll lead to other conclusions but let's take it one step at a time).
HANK? ROFLMAO!!!
Yeah, I'm hooked on HANK.
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Cindjin
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:24:00 -
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Originally by: Atticus Fynch
Originally by: clixoras
btw my GF is also absolutely sure that i'm meeting other women in EVE
In that regards, i propose to change the Name EVE to .. HANK (maybe that'll lead to other conclusions but let's take it one step at a time).
HANK? ROFLMAO!!!
Yeah, I'm hooked on HANK.
HANK! I love it!
My wife too is convinced I'm meeting women.
I made the mistake of telling her I had to email 2 people (in-game)
and she FLIPPED!
"SEE??? I KNEW IT!"
It was funny. Sad but funny. I only emailed them to thank them for their
business efforts...but she wasn't convinced. Not until I ended up giving her a baby oil massage.
Do you know the old analogy of the cave man going out, clubbing a woman in the head and dragging her back to the cave by the hair?? Well... he was REALLY dragging her ass out!
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okst666
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:27:00 -
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Originally by: Atticus Fynch
While I EVE, wife Farmvilles. She's hooked on it.
hehe..Same here!
FARMVILLE - designed by Chronos himself..
But she plays ryzom, fallen earth and some other games too.
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TriadSte
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:35:00 -
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I've lost a 4 year relationship not due to eve but to a FPS called Deus Ex some of you may know it, It is however a 8-9 year old game thats pure genius.
My fiance yes she hates EVE and hates me being engrossed in it. Women read girly books and mags watch crappy soaps on the TV or chick flicks.
Real men play Eve
:D
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Cindjin
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:36:00 -
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I'm sorry, but I don't want to be strapped to her hip watching Grey's Anatomy.
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The Geoman
Gallente
Anarchos Syndicate
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:36:00 -
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Originally by: Cindjin
My wife HATES EVE.
Why?
Because I play it and really enjoy it.
Is it just me? Do other married citizens have the same problem?
I have only been playing for a month or so so I am hoping it's just a phase.
Have you gotten divorced over EVE?
:)
I can't imagine losing a relationship over Eve. That said, my S.O. has never given me a hard time over the game. It is probably because my attention is not focused on it in such a way that I cannot interact with her.
The case is different for my friends who play games like WoW, where they are fully-immersed in Vent, raiding every evening. This is guaranteed to cause problems with their girlfriends/wives, because it means you aren't giving her attention...and giving them attention is a big, big deal. If they have the impression that anything comes before them (and face it, for some gamers this would be true), you're going to encounter jealousy issues. Moderation, gentlemen.
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Syn Callibri
Blacklight Incorporated
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:42:00 -
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Edited by: Syn Callibri on 11/08/2010 13:45:15
Edited by: Syn Callibri on 11/08/2010 13:42:19
I eVe...she Runescapes and we RPG together on Saturday nights with our friends, no problems FTW!
...seriously, I got very lucky. I knew a guy who got so hooked on Ever-crack (aka. Ever-Quest) that he took so many sick days off to play that he got fired...he lost his house (he spent everything to pay for Ever-crack), and his wife left him...sad, but totally true story. 
Syn Callibri
Ilharess to the Scorpion Tribe
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Ana Vyr
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:45:00 -
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Edited by: Ana Vyr on 11/08/2010 13:46:57
Moderation is the key to happiness. I've been playing MMO's for a very long time, so it was part of the package when my wife met me. Just never go overboard with your playtime, and make sure all your responsibilities are handled before you sit down to play. Make sure you spend as much time with her, and go out on dates and all that fun stuff.
EvE is actually pretty forgiving about getting up from the computer. Try doing that while healing a raid in WoW...doesn't work out so well.
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Berzerkergang
Caldari
Starwinders
Mortal Destruction
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:50:00 -
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I got lucky as well, since the chick i am dating also enjoy's playing MMO's (she played the 3 cylabul game that does not excist!) and is interested in EVE. You don't find much of these girls nowaday's, but the group grows by the month.
My opinion, you should never let a game ruin your life. EVE is an awesome game and i love doing the things i do in it. But if i have the choice of being with a girl thats more awesome than this game and i risk losing a love that is unique, i personaly choose for her rather than this game.
Look at it this way, what do all achievements in EVE acount to when you can have something awesome for the rest of your life :).
"He who knows he knows nothing, is a wise man..." -- Socrates
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Cebraio
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Posted - 2010.08.11 13:59:00 -
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I have lost a 7 year relationship over EVE.
Well not solely due to EVE, but spending more time with a game than with your girlfriend surely takes its toll.
So if you like your girl but she doesn't like MMOs, you are probably better off not playing them at all.
Cindjin, leave while you still can.
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WhiteGhostBear
Furs of New Eden
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Posted - 2010.08.11 14:00:00 -
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Originally by: Cindjin
My wife too is convinced I'm meeting women.
I made the mistake of telling her I had to email 2 people (in-game)
and she FLIPPED!
"SEE??? I KNEW IT!"
A jealous, selfish spouse is the worst kind you can have. This has nothing to do with Eve. Save yourself a lifetime of misery and find someone who has some self confidence and feels secure in your relationship.
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Dr Sheepbringer
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.08.11 14:07:00 -
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Yeah, she does whine about it sometimes. Then I switch on autopilot and give her a good humping.
(and yes, i will be dead if she reads this thread).
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The Geoman
Gallente
Anarchos Syndicate
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Posted - 2010.08.11 14:07:00 -
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Originally by: WhiteGhostBear
Originally by: Cindjin
My wife too is convinced I'm meeting women.
I made the mistake of telling her I had to email 2 people (in-game)
and she FLIPPED!
"SEE??? I KNEW IT!"
A jealous, selfish spouse is the worst kind you can have. This has nothing to do with Eve. Save yourself a lifetime of misery and find someone who has some self confidence and feels secure in your relationship.
I agree completely, in the case of this person. Dealing with insecure people gets old very quickly.
That said, you and I both know that there are some people who "can't hold their gaming", so to speak. Their excesses will often damage far more than just their relationships, of course.
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Eelis Kiy
Gallente
Shadows Of The Federation
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Posted - 2010.08.11 14:08:00 -
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My boyfriend plays Eve all the time, I am pretty sure he's having at least 3 online affairs with married men 
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Makko Gray
Gallente
Nexus Aerospace Corporation
The Volition Cult
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Posted - 2010.08.11 14:14:00 -
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My wife used to dislike me playing EVE - then I suggested I'd give it up and take up historical warfare reenactment instead... she doesn't mind me playing EVE so much anymore.
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