Probably a mix of both; you need to enjoy life for yourself while she games. The point is not to be spiteful and try teach her a lesson by "withholding your love". It's probably best you accept that anything you do cannot control or cure her addiction.
Reading the link for SO's from my signature below may help you learn about communication, make your own boundaries and learn about detaching with love and enabling, then make the plan which is best for YOU !
My niece and nephew both are addicted to gaming. After school they are used to play video games all the time, Her mother is so worried about them. Any tips will be appreciated.
Probably a mix of both; you need to enjoy life for yourself while she games. The point is not to be spiteful and try teach her a lesson by "withholding your love". It's probably best you accept that anything you do cannot control or cure her addiction.
Reading the link for SO's from my signature below may help you learn about communication, make your own boundaries and learn about detaching with love and enabling, then make the plan which is best for YOU !
INFO
Help for gamers here
Help for parents of gamers here
Help for spouses/SO's of gamers here
Parent's online meeting THURSDAY 9pmEST/EDT click here
Online meetings gaming addicts click here
Please help! Donate here
My niece and nephew both are addicted to gaming. After school they are used to play video games all the time, Her mother is so worried about them. Any tips will be appreciated.
There is plenty of information for parents of gamers on the parents forum.
Send this link to the mom
http://www.olganon.org/forum/i-need-help-parents-gamers/first-aid-kit-parents-video-game-addicts
INFO
Help for gamers here
Help for parents of gamers here
Help for spouses/SO's of gamers here
Parent's online meeting THURSDAY 9pmEST/EDT click here
Online meetings gaming addicts click here
Please help! Donate here