Partners of Internet Addicts Test

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Partners of Internet Addicts Test How do you know if your partner may be addicted to the Internet? Impairment to real life relationships appears to the be the number one problem caused by Internet Addiction. Internet Addicts gradually spend less time with real people in their lives in exchange for solitary time in front of a computer. Partners first rationalize the Internet-obsessed user's behavior as "a phase" in hopes that the attraction will soon dissipate. However, when addictive behavior continues, arguments about the increased volume of time and energy spent on-line soon ensue, but such complaints are often deflected as part of the denial exhibited by Internet Addicts. Internet Addicts become angry and resentful at others who question or try to take away their time from using the Internet. For example, "I don't have a problem," or "I am having fun, leave me alone," might be an addict's response. These behaviors create distrust that over time hurt the quality of once stable relationships. The following test will help you determine if you may be dealing with Internet addiction in your home. Remember when answering, only consider time your partner uses the Internet for non-academic or non-job related tasks. To assess your level of addiction, answer the following questions using this scale: 1 = Rarely. 2 = Occasionally. 3 = Frequently. 4 = Often. 5 = Always.
1. How often does your partner desire or demand his or her privacy when on-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
2. How often does your partner neglect household chores to spend more time on-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
3. How often does your partner prefer to spend time on-line rather than with the rest of your family?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
4. How often does your partner form new relationships with fellow on-line users?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
5. How often do you complain about the amount of time your partner spends on-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
6. How often does your partner's work or employment suffer because of the amount of time he or she spends on-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
7. How often does your partner check his or her e-mail before doing something else?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
8. How often does your partner seem withdrawn from others since being on-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
9. How often does your partner become defensive or secretive when asked what he or she does on-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
10. How often does your partner try to sneak on-line against your wishes?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
11. How often does your partner ignore spending romantic evenings with you since discovering the on-line world?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
12. How often does your partner receive strange phone calls from new "on-line" friends?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
13. How often does your partner snap, yell, or act annoyed if bothered while on-line?
Rarely Frequently Occasionally Often Always Does Not Apply
14. How often does your partner come to bed late because he or she stays up late on-line?
Rarely Frequently Occasionally Often Always Does Not Apply
15. How often does your partner seem preoccupied with being back on-line when off-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
16. How often does your partner lie or try to hide how long he or she spends on-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
17. How often does your partner choose to spend time on-line than doing once enjoyed hobbies and/or outside interests?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
18. How often does your partner prefer to spend time on-line rather than making-love?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
19. How often does your partner choose to spend more time on-line than going out with friends?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply
20. How often does your partner feel depressed, moody, or nervous when off-line which seems to go away once back on-line?
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Often Always Does Not Apply

How do you know if your partner may be addicted to the Internet? Impairment to real life relationships appears to the be the number one problem caused by Internet Addiction. Internet Addicts gradually spend less time with real people in their lives in exchange for solitary time in front of a computer. Partners first rationalize the Internet-obsessed user's behavior as "a phase" in hopes that the attraction will soon dissipate. However, when addictive behavior continues, arguments about the increased volume of time and energy spent on-line soon ensue, but such complaints are often deflected as part of the denial exhibited by Internet Addicts. Internet Addicts become angry and resentful at others who question or try to take away their time from using the Internet. For example, "I don't have a problem," or "I am having fun, leave me alone," might be an addict's response. These behaviors create distrust that over time hurt the quality of once stable relationships. The following test will help you determine if you may be dealing with Internet addiction in your home. Remember when answering, only consider time your partner uses the Internet for non-academic or non-job related tasks.

To assess your level of addiction, answer the following questions using this scale:

1 = Rarely.
2 = Occasionally.
3 = Frequently.
4 = Often.
5 = Always.

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