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Hello everyone. This is my first post, so I'm not sure how to word this. Lately, for the past 4 months or so, I have seen a dramatic increase in the amount of time my wife spends on Facebook. I am not an active member of Facebook, and I have no desire to become one. I feel like the hours upon hours she spends on Facebook is ruining our relationship, and taking precious time away from our family. She wakes up at night and logs on, she comes home from work and logs on, she wakes up on the weekends and logs on. About the only thing she does around the house anymore is cook. Then she gets right back on Facebook.
I confronted her about this, suggesting it was an addiction, and she bascially told me to deal with my own demons before I confront her about hers. My problem being that I smoke, and so far have been unsuccessful at quitting. I am still trying to quit, and I have cut back tremendously, but I still need one or two to get me through the day. I pray about it constantly and I am confident that He will grant me the victory.
I feel as if she is pulling away from us, and there is nothing I can do to get her back. So much time and energy is spent on Facebook that she has little or no time for me anymore. The other thing is this: when she is online it's hard for me to talk to her. She'll answer whatever I ask her, but then she goes right back to Facebook. Ok, one more thing--she use the In Private browsing mechanism, and she keeps her profile private so that only her friends can see her page. Because of what she said in our previous conversation I've not brought it up again, but it is bothering me.
I've continued being as attentive to her and as helpful as I can. I ask the Lord everyday to give me the strength to continue to forgive what I believe to be her trangressions. My question is this: Am I viewing this incorrectly--is this just an innocent thing that I am going overboard about?
jrome76,
You will never know for sure, what the activity implies until she lets you. Even if it is completely innocent, it is a problem if it is replacing what she should be giving most of her time, attention, and affection to: Jesus Christ as her Lord; and you as her husband.
You are right to be concerned, and as hard as it is to achieve, a marriage cannot thrive without total transparency between its partners. That transparency is necessary for both, including you. You have a very real reason to be concerned. The behavior you describe is not indicative of innocent fascination, but more likely a relationship of some kind.
Satan has found a new tool to ensnare his victims with "grass is greener" lies.
I think you have a right to ask and receive total disclosure.
RH08
Dear jrome76,
I truly understand how this is making you feel. I am currently going through a similar situation with my husband, except that it is a real other woman, (though supposedly just a friend in need) that is taking much of his time. The more I say the more secretive they become. Because I know how you are feeling and I can relate, your story has touched my heart.
What I have learned from posting on this site about my situation is that anything that takes away from your marriage and causes one spouse to keep secrets from the other is damaging to the marriage and needs to be ended in order for the marriage to work. Keep faith in the Lord and pray often for God to open your wife's eyes. I will also pray for your marriage in this mannor. You are not alone! Feel free to read my posts as well. God will not let satan win the fight, but we must fight!
Prayerfully,
ChildOfTheKing
I've kind of had a similiar experience. And sometimes it was innocent, but other times, not so much.
More than likely though, she keeps it private because the majority of people on Facebook keep their profiles private. What you could do, however, if you really are worried about it, is become interested in it. Even if you aren't really, tell her you want to see what all the jazz is about and ask her to show you how it works! Have her help you set one up and then ADD her. Become her friend on their! Then you'd be able to see her Facebook and her comments. Still can't see private emails, but here's the thing... if she gives you any trouble about adding you... then she is definately up to something. But if she is excited to show you how things work, and the first thing she says to you is "ohh add me!" and then she can click on "married to (your name here)" then you probably have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Sometimes, trying to be interested in your wife's interests can really help. I'm sure she tries the same for you.