My wife… Who?

I just read a post over at Affiliate Classroom that rings true to me.  The post basically talks about how 65% of US consumers spend more time on the computer than they do with their significant other.

I know I spend more time on the computer than I do with my wife.  Actually, I spend all my free time (outside kids and work) on the computer.  Every free minute is spent there.  I know it’s hurting my relationship with her, but that’s a sacrifice I’m willing to take for the better of my family as a whole.  The overall stress from barely getting by with my regular job adds a lot more problems to the relationship than just the fact that I don’t spend a lot of time with her. 

I would give anything to be able to relax at night.  To go to the movies every once in a while.  To own a ATV and spend time with my son fishing.  To know the bills are paid and not have to worry about what’s next to be turned off.  To not miss family traditions because we can’t afford to attend. 

I know money isn’t everything, but everyone needs to have a sense of financial stability.  I don’t care about getting rich.  I just want my family to be comfortable.  I want to open a Registered Educational Saving Plan for my children.  I want to be financially stable enough to be able to do the little things in life that really matter.

I know that in the end I may lose my wife. I certainly hope not, but my family’s future is everything to me.  I would rather lose my wife and be able to provide a future for everyone than to try and make things work in this situation.

I hope she understands.