In spite of my significant other, I 10 box. I don't see the "shame" that some people express here. You act like what you are doing is an addiction, a disease or that something is wrong with you.

At some point perhaps, you can reach that with anything - sure.

But it's not like you are mortgaging the house to buy a $1000 box and spend $75 a month for HOURS AND HOURS of social interaction, entertainment and problem solving (among other things).

Honestly though - it wasn't really in spite of. She obviously knows about it and is supportive of what I enjoy in life.

But it doesn't impede me from putting proverbial food on the table. Plus it is money that I earned anyway. Do what you want in life. Life is short. You should enjoy it.

By established lines of communication, I mean you need to be able to communicate with your SO. If you can't be open with each other then what is the point? This isn't carte blanc to slam them or put them down. But you need to be able to be open about your desires in life and communicate with each other about what is important to each other. And then be supportive of what they want in life.

If you don't think that is ever possible then you might have chosen the wrong mate.