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Not in a relationship currently, but I see no reason why computer time should impact your relationship...I think for a lot of people the Internet is a relationship substitute, something to use when you're not seeing someone...I know I like to post on message boards, meet people, and develop friendships...However, were I in a relationship I wouldn't need all that, because I'd have the companionship I craved...

Including my husband's gaming time, the computer does sometimes negatively impact our relationship. First, we used to have quite a few fights about the amount of time he spent playing games. Now, we fight less because we both communicate more. ..
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One thing we did do was purchase a second computer so at least when we are online, we can do it in the same room. That way we can talk while we play or blog. It's not the same as spending quality time but it is better than being totally anti-social. ..
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Beyond that, we just make sure we do other things together that aren't in front of a monitor or tv screen...

I think I'm allowing the guy I'm seeing now to e-mail me a lot more than I would in days past. But, since I have a blackberry now, it's a lot more convenient...

This isn't a new problem, we could substitute computing for any number of pass times or hobbies that consume us, male and female...
Respect is the key, everyone needs me space, some more than others...
Negotiate appropriate private times...
Equally tech is putting the computer where the TV has traditionally been - whether it's via the cordless keyboard, or the game console - computing needn't be a solitary pleasure...

My gf and I hardly touch anything electronic (well almost nothing ;-) ) when we're together , but when we're apart we use the comps to stay in touch and even share lots of our online experiences (blogs, browsing etc..). I'm not a big fan of webcam/chat/phone hanky panky, (altho verbal teasing works very well) cuz it just reminds me that she's not next to me, and the virtual world doesn't even come close to replacing her. Why am I writing ?? You know all this...
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