And then there's the business of EQ marriages. In addition to being snubbed for a piece of software, many EQ widows fear getting snubbed for a virtual lover. EverQuest characters frequently marry online and sometimes the romance carries over into real life.

Maybe they should try playing games with their loved ones instead of sitting back and fuming about how they won't spend any time with them? I don't have many computer games, but I've been caught drinking cocoa with my boyfriend and my mom while playing on the 360. Then again, we're not hardcore gamers. I can see how this wouldn't work with everyone. There are some gamers out there who I'm sure would have a heart attack if anyone got within five feet of their computer or other console.