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Help! My wife is addicted to zynga games on facebook. (candy crush and pet rescue) she's not at the stage of paying for things with PayPal, however what tactics can i employ to rid her of this affliction?
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  • ITonyI
    ITonyI Posts: 80 Forumite
    Help! My wife is addicted to zynga games on facebook. (candy crush and pet rescue) she's not at the stage of paying for things with PayPal, however what tactics can i employ to rid her of this affliction?

    Strong rope and handcuffs.

    On a more serious note, are you trying to cut down her play time in general, or just get her off Facebook games? A handheld console or tablet might broaden her tastes in games away from repetitive Facebook titles, but it could just addict her to something else :p
  • Maybe introduce her to some proper games?! Those types of games are meant to be addictive so then you buy the things that go with the game. That's how these companies make their money. Try and get her interested in something else. How long has she been playing it? Like all things I am sure it will come to and end sooner or later.
  • Hmmm strong rope, handcuffs, and proper games... I wonder about what goes through a money savers mind at time ;)

    She's been stuck on one level of each for about three months now, so hopefully she'll get bored at some point.

    I've tried to get her on to the competition forums on here, so that she can use more of her brain, however candy crush seems to be overly addictive ... I guess its the bright colours and sugar hit.
    Known Debt at time of the Great Escape - £5,467.85
    Current Debt (not including standard bills) - £0
    DFB Christmas club number: #158
    Is 100% Great Escape Known Debt Free :beer:
  • I have heard that Candy Crush is very addictive. Personally I don't see the attraction and have stayed very clear of it! I am sure she will get bored so don't worry.
  • Percy1983
    Percy1983 Posts: 5,244 Forumite
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    Get her to read fifty shades of grey, her pass times will change for sure.
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  • Get her to Scouts. Need not be physically demanding, but our volunteers do not have time or energy for Candy Crush & even the six year olds have a ruthless derision that can wean the afflicted from many unfortunate habits...
  • Help! My wife is addicted to zynga games on facebook. (candy crush and pet rescue) she's not at the stage of paying for things with PayPal, however what tactics can i employ to rid her of this affliction?

    I was once addicted to Facebook games. But then I realized that I am just wasting my time. I actually spent $500+ to these games.

    You said she's not at the stage of paying for the games. Eventually, she will! Stop her now while it's not too late. Get her to the kitchen stuff instead :D
  • ITonyI
    ITonyI Posts: 80 Forumite
    I've always found that if you play one of these games with your partner, get better than they are, then consistently surpass them in every aspect of the game, they eventually get bored and move on. Although that is a rather time consuming method...
  • preable
    preable Posts: 2,114 Forumite
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    smash her phone and laptop + the internet router and problem solved

    But or serious try getting her to play real games and see if she likes them
  • Well, change the router password, anyway!
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