Keeping your gambling habit a secret.

[Sim_card]

And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

This is even worse for women than for men. A man may be tagged irresponsible if he is found out to be a gambler and the society would be lenient with him. But for a woman? Never. She would carry the stigma everywhere with her forever. Nobody cares to know why she got addicted or how they can help. They'd crucify her with their words and actions.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

It is not easy, that is why. It takes a lot of courage to come out of the closet as a gambling addict. You would have to face the shame from the religious standpoint, the embarrassment and disappointment from your family and friends and the stigma from the society. People who talk about their addiction are few and are real heroes for those struggling with it in the closet.

It seems to me that in today's society it doesn't matter if a man or a woman has a gambling addiction. Both sexes will be negatively perceived in society having such habits. Perhaps even the woman will be more regretted than the man, because women are usually considered weak and forgiven a lot. But the man will definitely be doomed to notoriety.

Sometimes due to the way that we have presented ourselves in the society can also make one not to let anyone know that he is a gambler. Some people pretend to be what they are not and for this reason they don't want people to look down on them that they also gamble. The environment where I live,gambling is seen as normal and old family men do gamble without thinking of their prestige in the society because they see it as fun. Their families knows that they gamble and the public too,they are even proud of it.

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[erep]

Some people are secretive by nature. Whether they are doing something legitimate or not, they will not want  share with people. Be it about relationships, travel or opportunities. Some people do not also say the type of work they do. If such a person becomes a gambler, he will not discuss it with anyone and I see no problem with it.
The major problem will be if by chance such a person becomes addicted, it will be difficult to be identified let alone to be cured.

Secretive people will find it difficult to know their habits, so if they are already addicted to gambling it will be difficult to cure because they do not dare to openly seek help from other people to deal with their problems except to undergo therapists, counselors and other assistance, finally they must be open so that their problems can be given a solution right before they get depressed as a result of not being able to control their gambling addiction.
However, everyone who is addicted to gambling has the potential to be cured and not related to closed nature, all problems can be overcome depending on the level of gambling addiction.

[darkangel11]

It's probably a similar situation to people who invest in cryptocurrencies. They don't want to talk about their involvement because it's a difficult topic that pushes you to take a stance and divides people into those who appreciate it and those who don't. I see a lot of similarities with this and gambling because if you tell a gambler that you're doing it, or someone who used to gamble a lot, they'll start talking with you about the things you played, where you did it and discussing all the details, but if you approach someone who thinks it's an addiction, or worse, a sin, you'll get into an argument with them.

[Vaculin]

And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

This is even worse for women than for men. A man may be tagged irresponsible if he is found out to be a gambler and the society would be lenient with him. But for a woman? Never. She would carry the stigma everywhere with her forever. Nobody cares to know why she got addicted or how they can help. They'd crucify her with their words and actions.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

It is not easy, that is why. It takes a lot of courage to come out of the closet as a gambling addict. You would have to face the shame from the religious standpoint, the embarrassment and disappointment from your family and friends and the stigma from the society. People who talk about their addiction are few and are real heroes for those struggling with it in the closet.

It seems to me that in today's society it doesn't matter if a man or a woman has a gambling addiction. Both sexes will be negatively perceived in society having such habits. Perhaps even the woman will be more regretted than the man, because women are usually considered weak and forgiven a lot. But the man will definitely be doomed to notoriety.

Sometimes due to the way that we have presented ourselves in the society can also make one not to let anyone know that he is a gambler. Some people pretend to be what they are not and for this reason they don't want people to look down on them that they also gamble. The environment where I live,gambling is seen as normal and old family men do gamble without thinking of their prestige in the society because they see it as fun. Their families knows that they gamble and the public too,they are even proud of it.

First off, there is nothing wrong with gambling because that is indeed one of the ways to accompany yourself alone during the times that you wanted to blow off some steam after a hard day's work or you just wanted an entertainment through gambling. And as long as you know your responsibilities and boundaries, there is a big chance that you will just go to be entertained and finish the day without any problems because these problems will start to arise if you are not ready what could happen inside the casino and if you let your emotions drive you in the middle of your gambling situation.

[KTChampions]

It's probably a similar situation to people who invest in cryptocurrencies. They don't want to talk about their involvement because it's a difficult topic that pushes you to take a stance and divides people into those who appreciate it and those who don't. I see a lot of similarities with this and gambling because if you tell a gambler that you're doing it, or someone who used to gamble a lot, they'll start talking with you about the things you played, where you did it and discussing all the details, but if you approach someone who thinks it's an addiction, or worse, a sin, you'll get into an argument with them.

Analogies can be drawn with anything - for example, with BDSM or religion. Many topics for people are sensitive and it is best that only close people know about your "special" hobbies/activities. Although even from close people you have to hide something, because if the wife (for example) perceives gambling in a completely negative light, it is better not to convince her that there is responsible gambling just for the sake of entertainment, but simply to keep her uninformed.

[ChiBitCTy]

Here in the United States gambling has very much gone down the same road that the legalization of marijuana has gone...legalization is booming and negative stigmas are being torn down.  Now there's still plenty of people whom have an issue with both, but that is mostly "baby boomers' or "boomers" as we call them, and they are dying off and become much less of an influence nationwide as they had been before.

Anyone who thinks negatively of my gambling habits (which are completely responsible) can kiss my ass.

[stomachgrowls]

And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

This is even worse for women than for men. A man may be tagged irresponsible if he is found out to be a gambler and the society would be lenient with him. But for a woman? Never. She would carry the stigma everywhere with her forever. Nobody cares to know why she got addicted or how they can help. They'd crucify her with their words and actions.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

It is not easy, that is why. It takes a lot of courage to come out of the closet as a gambling addict. You would have to face the shame from the religious standpoint, the embarrassment and disappointment from your family and friends and the stigma from the society. People who talk about their addiction are few and are real heroes for those struggling with it in the closet.

It seems to me that in today's society it doesn't matter if a man or a woman has a gambling addiction. Both sexes will be negatively perceived in society having such habits. Perhaps even the woman will be more regretted than the man, because women are usually considered weak and forgiven a lot. But the man will definitely be doomed to notoriety.

Sometimes due to the way that we have presented ourselves in the society can also make one not to let anyone know that he is a gambler. Some people pretend to be what they are not and for this reason they don't want people to look down on them that they also gamble. The environment where I live,gambling is seen as normal and old family men do gamble without thinking of their prestige in the society because they see it as fun. Their families knows that they gamble and the public too,they are even proud of it.

First off, there is nothing wrong with gambling because that is indeed one of the ways to accompany yourself alone during the times that you wanted to blow off some steam after a hard day's work or you just wanted an entertainment through gambling. And as long as you know your responsibilities and boundaries, there is a big chance that you will just go to be entertained and finish the day without any problems because these problems will start to arise if you are not ready what could happen inside the casino and if you let your emotions drive you in the middle of your gambling situation.

Emotions that do kick in would really be just that normal since we are just human beings on which it would really be just that cant really be avoided that there would really be some reactions specially when we are losing.

We dont really like on losing money on which it would really be just that normal that we would really be having those slight impressions that might changed up our mood even if we do say that we are just playing for fun or have some allocation for the said moment or gambling time. Its true that there would really be no problems since we could really be able to play without needing others opinion or permission because the money that we are spending is ours on which means that its none others business if they would really be that able to see that you are doing gambling and since its not their money that been used, then why would really getting ashamed of?

Sometimes, people are really that being too paranoid on which coming into a point that they are really that minding that much even on the slightest thing which i dont see for it to be a serious matter.
We could play all we want, anywhere and anytime we want as long we arent using up others money and having that good control of finances then this what matter the most.

[Huppercase]

It's probably a similar situation to people who invest in cryptocurrencies. They don't want to talk about their involvement because it's a difficult topic that pushes you to take a stance and divides people into those who appreciate it and those who don't. I see a lot of similarities with this and gambling because if you tell a gambler that you're doing it, or someone who used to gamble a lot, they'll start talking with you about the things you played, where you did it and discussing all the details, but if you approach someone who thinks it's an addiction, or worse, a sin, you'll get into an argument with them.

Cryptocurrency investment is a lil different from gambling habit secret. Investors are very secretive not because they are keeping it secret but they are trying to respect their life and privacy. You can't invest thousands and millions of dollars into a business and make it publicly. All eyes will be on you especially if you are a minor or person without a security guard, you can get kidnap one day if you are from my place because there are people that will never keep things to them even if you tell them not share your info to the public, you can't trust people you know right.

People keep gambling secret because they want to keep profile on a low and also, they don't want to be identity as an irresponsible person. There are some places you go to, you can never let them know that you gamble, like in some churches in my country, if they find out that you gamble, the wouldn't take you serious again and may even be a public figure when they want to search for bad leaders. There are more reasons why anyone can hide gambling as a secret but privacy is one of the reasons gamblers keep it as secret.

[rahmad2nd]

Sometimes due to the way that we have presented ourselves in the society can also make one not to let anyone know that he is a gambler. Some people pretend to be what they are not and for this reason they don't want people to look down on them that they also gamble. The environment where I live,gambling is seen as normal and old family men do gamble without thinking of their prestige in the society because they see it as fun. Their families knows that they gamble and the public too,they are even proud of it.

Stigma like this, was an ancient thought. in this era of sophisticated technology, we actually don't need to label someone with what he likes. either he is a gambler, or with all the things that one is passionate about. most importantly, that person or ourselves, not harming the people around us especially if it is a close relative. without our having to keep it a secret, for me gambling is a hobby that is private. without people knowing, and without us having to publish, that this pleasure only belongs to people who like this hobby. but with conditions, as I mentioned above.

The point is, there is no party that we lose from this one hobby. but it cannot be denied, the way we present ourselves in society cannot be separated from our daily behavior and the things we do. there are those who label it with a bad stigma, there are also those who don't care. after all, in this era gambling has been legalized in many countries. thus, gambling is not something as taboo as it used to be. we don't have to pretend to be other people, if no one asks us about gambling, why do we show that we like this hobby. for me this hobby is something that is personal, but do not have to keep it a secret to anyone.

[Westinhome]

Here in the United States gambling has very much gone down the same road that the legalization of marijuana has gone...legalization is booming and negative stigmas are being torn down.  Now there's still plenty of people whom have an issue with both, but that is mostly "baby boomers' or "boomers" as we call them, and they are dying off and become much less of an influence nationwide as they had been before.

Anyone who thinks negatively of my gambling habits (which are completely responsible) can kiss my ass.

Gambling is based on our opinion,when we plan to use our money in the gambling.So that no one had the ability to ask us about the gambling involvement.As like you I don't like others to get their nose into my personal things.Surely I will cut their nose and punish him with some lesson.As like the voting,gambling is our right.Why the people does like to involve to other personal.They should engage themselves to their own works,because every one had their family.So it's essential one for earn for their family,negativity is not the asset to the gambling alone.It's the asset of the negative minded people.

[Iroh]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

I think people keep their day to day activities secret from people including their family for lots of reasons.
People might feel they would be judged if they open up to friends and family about their gambling interests. We as humans are sometimes too quick to form an opinion and judge others on things we don’t really understand ourselves.

A lot of people would rather keep their activities private to keep tongues from wagging. And there’s also the point of not being proud of what you’re doing for various reasons.
A lot of cultures and religions today might not see gambling as an acceptable activity to indulge in hence the need to keep the habit a secret.

[Quidat]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

I think people keep their day to day activities secret from people including their family for lots of reasons.
People might feel they would be judged if they open up to friends and family about their gambling interests. We as humans are sometimes too quick to form an opinion and judge others on things we don’t really understand ourselves.

A lot of people would rather keep their activities private to keep tongues from wagging. And there’s also the point of not being proud of what you’re doing for various reasons.
A lot of cultures and religions today might not see gambling as an acceptable activity to indulge in hence the need to keep the habit a secret.

People are different on which there are ones who are really that sensitive and there are ones who dont really care at all.For those people who dont want to be judged or doesnt really like for other
people be thinking up something against them then they would really be definitely be doing up such thing that they would really be hiding on what are the things that they've been doing specially gambling. Cant really be denied that there are indeed people who do sees out this activity to be that bad or something illegal or something that doesnt give out a good thing and to those people who are attached into it would really be that be looked lowly or would be something that like a criminal or simply having those criticisms in mind.On the other hand, there are people who doesnt really that care at all no matter what other people would be saying and as long he/she enjoys on what he had been doing then they dont really care on what others would really be saying about its habit or activity that he/she involved with. In overall, its not really that wrong to gamble in personal perspective as long you do have the control and dont mess up your financial life then it should be fine.

[pawanjain]

I think it's mostly because of the fact that they enjoy gambling but are reluctant to disclose it to others because they know that others won't encourage them to do it.
It's when we know what we are doing is not really encouraged by others but still we choose to do it is when people make that thing a secret.
We can't really judge people because of this. It's not about being proud of something but enjoying it.

peoples personality differs and hiding their gambling habit might be for a reason maybe they don't want to disclose personal reasons, and in term of encouragement, it depends if he or she is always getting a win then nobody will say anything bad am very sure of that, in fact, people will see him as a model to copy and want to learn from him, but if the person his always losing people will always try to discourage them from playing but the fact that money is involved will even be difficult to talk people out, judging is truly bad and no one is perfect, the only thing I suggest is we can render advice and its left for them to choose.

I think gambling is an old form of entertainment that was meant to entertain the rich. When it reached common people the loss and debt trap might have created an image of shame and loss. That is why people tend to hide that they are gamblers due to the shame from society. I have seen many gamblers who do gamble will only disclose it when they have your confidence. I mean mostly they disclose it to friends who are aware of the habits or close friends. I do not think they will disclose how they win or share their strategy as it will only jeopardize their reputation if the results are not positive.

You have a point. Most of the gamblers hide their gambling habits because they lose money in gambling.
If people would win money from gambling they wouldn't feel shy or guilty to share their gambling habits.
It's only when we lose money we get concerned over what people might think of them and that doesn't happen when we win.

[bangjoe]

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

I think people keep their day to day activities secret from people including their family for lots of reasons.
People might feel they would be judged if they open up to friends and family about their gambling interests. We as humans are sometimes too quick to form an opinion and judge others on things we don’t really understand ourselves.

A lot of people would rather keep their activities private to keep tongues from wagging. And there’s also the point of not being proud of what you’re doing for various reasons.
A lot of cultures and religions today might not see gambling as an acceptable activity to indulge in hence the need to keep the habit a secret.

People are different on which there are ones who are really that sensitive and there are ones who dont really care at all.For those people who dont want to be judged or doesnt really like for other
people be thinking up something against them then they would really be definitely be doing up such thing that they would really be hiding on what are the things that they've been doing specially gambling. Cant really be denied that there are indeed people who do sees out this activity to be that bad or something illegal or something that doesnt give out a good thing and to those people who are attached into it would really be that be looked lowly or would be something that like a criminal or simply having those criticisms in mind.On the other hand, there are people who doesnt really that care at all no matter what other people would be saying and as long he/she enjoys on what he had been doing then they dont really care on what others would really be saying about its habit or activity that he/she involved with. In overall, its not really that wrong to gamble in personal perspective as long you do have the control and dont mess up your financial life then it should be fine.

From the culture, race, ethnicity, character and customs that are differences. In general, in any part of the world the average gambling becomes an activity that has a negative flag, especially any religious leader does not encourage gambling and instead hates this activity, so that the stigma in society is created that gambling is an activity that is detrimental and violating religious rules or norms, that It is the reason the average person does not show their gambling activity, because with directly if someone knows it he gambles, it will automatically get judgment from the people around him.

And again a bad and irresponsible gambler and has a severe addiction to make himself a crazy person of gambling to lose his wealth and family due to this activity, which makes people even more convinced that people who do gambling will be detrimental.

[Wakate]

It's probably a similar situation to people who invest in cryptocurrencies. They don't want to talk about their involvement because it's a difficult topic that pushes you to take a stance and divides people into those who appreciate it and those who don't. I see a lot of similarities with this and gambling because if you tell a gambler that you're doing it, or someone who used to gamble a lot, they'll start talking with you about the things you played, where you did it and discussing all the details, but if you approach someone who thinks it's an addiction, or worse, a sin, you'll get into an argument with them.

There are some persons that do not like taking there involvement in some certain things to the public or allowing other people to know about it which is quite cool. Gambling like the way the society sees it, we don't need to allow people know that or show the public that we are a gambler. It is always good for us to allow then to see result so that will believe and respect us since action speak louder than voice. There are also people that don't like to keep there mouth shut. They like it when people see them as gambler which is not a bad idea.

[Mr.suevie]

And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

This is even worse for women than for men. A man may be tagged irresponsible if he is found out to be a gambler and the society would be lenient with him. But for a woman? Never. She would carry the stigma everywhere with her forever. Nobody cares to know why she got addicted or how they can help. They'd crucify her with their words and actions.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

It is not easy, that is why. It takes a lot of courage to come out of the closet as a gambling addict. You would have to face the shame from the religious standpoint, the embarrassment and disappointment from your family and friends and the stigma from the society. People who talk about their addiction are few and are real heroes for those struggling with it in the closet.

It seems to me that in today's society it doesn't matter if a man or a woman has a gambling addiction. Both sexes will be negatively perceived in society having such habits. Perhaps even the woman will be more regretted than the man, because women are usually considered weak and forgiven a lot. But the man will definitely be doomed to notoriety.

Sometimes due to the way that we have presented ourselves in the society can also make one not to let anyone know that he is a gambler. Some people pretend to be what they are not and for this reason they don't want people to look down on them that they also gamble. The environment where I live,gambling is seen as normal and old family men do gamble without thinking of their prestige in the society because they see it as fun. Their families knows that they gamble and the public too,they are even proud of it.

I guess you are right, because it solely depends on the environment and you are exposed to, because most places tend to see this gambling habit as a wrong and irresponsible way for one to live their life while in other places its pretty much a normal thing. My environment also see gambling as normal thing that's why some men even go as far as to even send their kids to go local casino shops in my area to bet their booked games.

[maydna]

Most of the gamblers hide their gambling habits because they lose money in gambling.
If people would win money from gambling they wouldn't feel shy or guilty to share their gambling habits.
It's only when we lose money we get concerned over what people might think of them and that doesn't happen when we win.

Even if they won, they also kept it hidden from others. Many of them feel uncomfortable telling others that they gamble and win some money because there is still a view that will say that gambling is bad and can cause problems. Well, those people are true, but as long as one can take good care of himself during gambling and keep himself under control to stay out of trouble, I think that's fine too. But hiding or saying that he is gambling is each person's desire, and maybe they are comfortable with hiding their gambling activities from others.

[o48o]

We live in a society where people have different views about something and these views could be drawn based on different constituent like personal sentiment, religion, ideology and experience. And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

These factors has made a number of gamblers to keep their gambling habit a secret doing all they could not to let friends and family  know they gamble. And it does seem like they ain't proud of what they're doing.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

I don't talk about it to anyone. Not because i would be shamed or it would be about religion or anything like that. I just find that it's private and thing i do that i enjoy, just for myself. It's my money and my business what i do with my spare time.

I wouldn't even know what to talk about it, because for me it's about relaxation, not tactics. And i doub't it would be relaxing to talk about it either.
Most likely the talk would consist people either judging me, warning me about something i know better then they. Or they would be out of their depth, or even more enthusiasts then i am.

[Casdinyard]

We live in a society where people have different views about something and these views could be drawn based on different constituent like personal sentiment, religion, ideology and experience. And speaking of gamble there are those that view it as an irresponsible activity to embark on and whoever is into it is tag as irresponsible guy, for some it beyond being irresponsible but a sin something that is evil,  while some others out of an ugly experience of a loved one that got ruined by it due to extreme addiction.

These factors has made a number of gamblers to keep their gambling habit a secret doing all they could not to let friends and family  know they gamble. And it does seem like they ain't proud of what they're doing.

But why continue in what you're not proud of by keeping it secret cause maybe you're worried about what people may say, how their thoughts about your person might change. Or how you might loose ties with someone you hold dear to. And many other reasons that follows.

Those that keep their gambling habit a secret is it that they're not proud of what they are doing?.

I don't talk about it to anyone. Not because i would be shamed or it would be about religion or anything like that. I just find that it's private and thing i do that i enjoy, just for myself. It's my money and my business what i do with my spare time.

I wouldn't even know what to talk about it, because for me it's about relaxation, not tactics. And i doub't it would be relaxing to talk about it either.
Most likely the talk would consist people either judging me, warning me about something i know better then they. Or they would be out of their depth, or even more enthusiasts then i am.

My point exactly. Nowadays people always think and decide on extremes as if you can't be on the neutral side of things. The fact that people think you should go out of your own way to let everyone know you're gambling instead of staying casual about it and only letting the people that matters the most to you know about it is just a little stupid to me lol. Anyhow, I think you're stressing so much about "talking about gambling"
cause you don't necessarily see it as a vocation and rather as a form of relaxation only, which is good but you could just get away with letting people know of why you think it is better than gambling for profit and all that stuff. Although can't really push you to do that, it's your gambling journey lol, not mine.

[DoublerHunter]

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I don't talk about it to anyone. Not because i would be shamed or it would be about religion or anything like that. I just find that it's private and thing i do that i enjoy, just for myself. It's my money and my business what i do with my spare time.

I wouldn't even know what to talk about it, because for me it's about relaxation, not tactics. And i doub't it would be relaxing to talk about it either.
Most likely the talk would consist people either judging me, warning me about something i know better then they. Or they would be out of their depth, or even more enthusiasts then i am.

^ We are the same and I understand that.
Just in fact, people have different ways of finding relaxation and enjoyment, and if gambling serves that purpose for you, it is your prerogative to keep it to yourself. You rightly point out that discussing your gambling experiences might lead to a variety of reactions from others, including judgment, unsolicited advice, or even a lack of understanding. I think it is important to prioritize your comfort and well-being in deciding what aspects of your life you choose to share with others because your reasons for keeping this hobby private are sound and reflect your desire to maintain a sense of personal enjoyment and autonomy.