My husband and I had a huge argument last night over MyLot
By neelygal
@neelygal (1022)
Bahamas
January 19, 2008 9:17am CST
LAst night my husband started a huge argument with me over MyLot.He thinks its just a waste of my time,and he is only looking at the fact that we just make a few cents a day.He says that I am not even making enough to pay for the amount of electricity I am using by being on the computer.He made me so angry.I told him tht I enjoy the discussions on here and it helps to keep me company in the days when the baby is sleeping or when i am just bored.Do any of you hae the same problem with your spouses not being supportive of your MyLot experiences?Tell me about it.
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21 responses
@bfarrier1 (2082)
• United States
21 Jan 08
I don't have the same problem as you my husband don't say anything about the money I make he just gets tired of me always being on the computer. I really don't get on here for the money but I do enjoy reading the discussions and responding to a few. I have other places I go to as well so he probaly does think I waste alot of time he just don't voice it. Good luck with your husband and have a great day.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
21 Jan 08
Am sorry to hear your husband got angry with you over spending so much time on myLot. You could find worse things to do that would cause major problems. This is what I would tell my husband and it would probably end the argument.
My husband doesn't care what I do on the computer because he knows I love to play some games and send emails. He doesn't know about the amount of time I spend on myLot but wouldn't mind as long as I didn't totally ignore laundry or leave dirty dishes in the sink. I am home earning a little bit and not out shopping and spending.
I became involved with myLot because I was bored during the day and needed something to occupy my time. Our kids are grown and our only grandkids live out of state. This was an opportunity to read, learn and give my opinion about a particular discussion. I consider the money to be a perk since I enjoy my free time on myLot.
So next time you have a discussion with your husband about myLot, remind him you are not out spending money but home earning. The pennies add up. If you post or answer 33 discussions a day, during a 31 day month, you will get the payout each month.
Good luck and hope you work things out.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
20 Jan 08
It is terrible that your husband thinks My Lot is a waste of time. My Lot gives me enjoyment through being interested in the discussions, learning new about new things, helping my life be happy and making new friends. My Lot friends have helped me with a problem that I had with my dog. They have given me suggestions for movies that I might enjoy. Being a stay a home mom I can see that you like to use My Lot to fill in time when your baby is sleeping. I see this as a positive thing that you are doing. it is for fun rather than earning money. Good luck getting your husband to see your point of view. Maybe he should try being on My lot too.
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@lucy67 (819)
• China
20 Jan 08
almost every night my husband watches tv while i am on mylot. he didn't understand why i read and type all the time instead of watching the interesting tv programmes. when i tell him the interesting discussions on mylot, he begins to understand me. tell your hubby something on mylot perhaps he will understand how important mylot is to you.
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@janisspaggiari59 (656)
• United States
20 Jan 08
My husband doesn't care about my being here on MyLot.He knows its just another one of my hobbies because I go from
one hobbie to the next.When I get tired of one hobby I go on to the next.He's just used to me doing this.
@coolayoub (64)
• Morocco
20 Jan 08
I'm agree with u,for me too MyLot isn't a waste of our times, we enjoy ourselves the discussion ,and we love MyLot very very much..
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
19 Jan 08
My ex would have tried to pull that on me...My husband doesnt say anything though since he knows that I come here (and to any forum) for the conversation and company not the money...If it makes ME happy then its all good cause according to him "when you're happy, EVERYONE in the house is happy!" LOL so yea he wouldnt dare natter at me...
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@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
20 Jan 08
My partner doesn't have any issues with mylot, in fact she is one of my referrals and posts here herself. It's nice actually being able to come here and feel comfortable and she doesn't have a problem with it. I think your spouse should be more supportive and realize that even though it's only a few cents a day, those few cents a day can start to add up over time and eventually will mean you've got money. I mean, every bit helps. There are far worse things you could be doing online for cash.
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@Sissygrl (10912)
• Canada
19 Jan 08
No, my hubby is on mylot as well. He isn't on here half as much as i am, but he likes the discussions too. I think he much rather enjoys getting peoples opinions on his ideas then he does answering people though, and i am the oppisite :)
Why does your hubby care what you do with your time through the day anyways ? It's not like its hurting him in any way!
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@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
19 Jan 08
I do not have that problem. It might help if there are some problems he is having and you can ask the other myLotters about it. I am of course very noisy and I love to write, so I do have an excuse. Also you have not been on it long enough to make enough to cash out at the end of the month. The more friends you get, the more responses you will get to your posts and it will pay for the electricity bill. It just takes time.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
19 Jan 08
I am so sorry that you had to go through that. In truth, I can see where the left out partner might feel a little like the proverbial "golf widow" or like a housewife whose husband seems to spend every waking moment off work watching some football game.
When I first started myLotting hubby did not say much against it, but he did give me some looks, which I know you know what I mean. He knows I liked to play online games and he would ask, "Why aren't you playing your games?!" But when I started including him in the myLot discussions, even though at first he seemed underwhelmed, after a bit, he started really getting into it, and although he would never have his own account, now he likes to make up discussion topics for me to post. It is so cute how he changed his opinion of myLot. Of course, so did I! Good luck and I hope you two have it all resolved now to everyone's satisfaction.
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@Armstrong7886 (303)
• United States
20 Jan 08
Some people just doesn't understand that it is not about the money to all of us. That little bit of money we get is just an added bonus to getting on here and discussing stuff with other people around the world. I think he is just starving for attention from you as well. My fiancee is the one who get me started on here so the only arguments we have about it is whose turn it is to get on here ha ha. I hope things work out better for you.
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@woshia113 (3)
• China
20 Jan 08
I am so sad to hear that,although I didn't have such a experience.I'm a newcomer here,my English is poor,but,I donn't think Mylot is a waste of time.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
21 Jan 08
Ha ! Ha! Ha!
I face exactly the same problem. It is really difficult to make understand our partners about Mylot. The one who does not participate in the discussions, cannot understand what is Mylot.
You know - I read an article in one of the website, whose title was 'My lot is a waste of time'. I did not feel like enjoying that article. I have written a counter point. I will send you the link, you may be interested to read that.
Please add me as your friend, so that I could send you the link.
@ky1119 (698)
• United States
21 Jan 08
My husband doesn't have a problem with anything that I do online. He just glances over when he's at his computer, now and then will ask what I'm up to, and go on about his business. As long as I'm not spending a ton of money, theres no problem. Wait, even if I DO spend money, he still doesn't say anything.
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
19 Jan 08
oh i am sad to read this. some people may not understand us for being here. it is hard for them, i think, to understand that it is not just about the money. it is not just about wasting time or idling. it may have something to do with our desire to get connected with a group of people who have the same interests with us.
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@kdhartford (1151)
• United States
19 Jan 08
Well, I'm not sure that my wife gets all upset; but sometimes I feel guilty. I only "do" mylot when I'm waiting on other things on line to happen. Those other things are much more lucrative.
@graedragon (329)
• United States
19 Jan 08
No I don't have this problem. My husabnd sees it as though any litle bit halps and he likes that I have something to do during the day.
@shootergirl78 (426)
• Canada
19 Jan 08
My hubby gets mad sometimes if I spend too much time on the computer period. Doesn't matter what I am doing. Then there are days when I'm not online and I mention that i am bored or something, he gets mad and says that I should go online and find something to do. I sometimes think he acts like a child and if I'm online he dont get my 100% attention and he dont like it. He's gone most of the day at work and I am chasing a 3 year old around the house all day. I tell him mylot is the only adult talking I get in a day till he gets home so leave me alone. Sorry you are going through this :(
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