TV widow

Sounds like there is something more going on here than just too much TV. It sounds like perhaps your relationship has stalled a bit, like perhaps there are issues regarding the kids, or even that he is suffering from depression.


1. Has he always watched this much TV? Has it always bothered you?

2. If not (to either), then what has changed? E.g. is his TV watching related to a change in your sex life, a change in his work, something else? Is your change in attitude related to something else in the relationship?

3. What else does he like to do? (E.g. sports, cinema...). Can you do that with him?

4. Are there any other points of conflict between you? Could this be his way of resisting something? (Passive-aggressive approach)


TV is easy to get addicted to: it's passive, it sucks energy (nothing like the lethargy induced by a TV marathon), it shortens the attention span etc. It's a substitute for living.


Hey, I watch tonnes of TV: it's very hard to resist, especially when I am tied or pissed off. If I'm feeling happier, it's easier. Maybe it's the same for your husband.