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16. How often does your partner lie or try to hide how long he or she spends online?
1 = Rarely
2 = Occasionally
3 = Frequently
4 = Often
5 = Always
17. How often does your partner choose to spend time online than doing once enjoyed hobbies and/or outside interests?
1 = Rarely
2 = Occasionally
3 = Frequently
4 = Often
5 = Always
18. How often does your partner prefer to spend time online rather than making-love?
1 = Rarely
2 = Occasionally
3 = Frequently
4 = Often
5 = Always
19. How often does your partner choose to spend more time online than going out with friends?
1 = Rarely
2 = Occasionally
3 = Frequently
4 = Often
5 = Always
20. How often does your partner feel depressed, moody, or nervous when off-line which seems to goes away once back online?
1 = Rarely
2 = Occasionally
3 = Frequently
4 = Often
5 = Always
Your Score:
After you've answered all the questions, add the numbers you selected for each response to obtain a final score. The higher the score, the greater the level of your partner’s Internet addiction. Here's a general scale to help measure the score:
20 - 49 points: Your partner is an average on-line user. He or she may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but seems to have control of their usage.
50 - 79 points: Your partner seems to be experiencing occasional to frequent problems because of the Internet. You should consider the full impact of the Internet on your partner’s life and on your relationship.
80 - 100 points: Scores in this range indicate that Internet usage may be causing significant problems in your partner’s life and your relationship. You should evaluate how the Internet has impacted your relationship and address these problems now.
Underlying such addictive on-line behavior can be a cyberaffair that is about to come between you and your spouse. To learn more about how to deal with cyberaffairs, please read our exclusive new booklet, Infidelity Online: An Effective Guide to Rebuild your Relationship after a Cyberaffair. And if your partner has scored too high for your comfort, please refer to:
Caught in the Net - to read about being a Cyberwidow and Co-dependency related to Internet addiction.
Our Virtual Clinic - for immediate consultation on how to help your situation.
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