Can people still get the addictive nature through friendly games

[Awaklara]

So am just curious to know if these little games are the one's that got to him or already developed such habit and to know if possible that the practice will continue elsewhere after leaving there when he lost the money and to look for means through gambling to recover it.

I think that this person is used to betting before the friendly game agenda that you and your friends play. So the real situation is he brings his bets to your meeting to still get the adrenaline rush from betting.
There are typical gamblers who like betting directly and it can be a daily activity that they do. There are also those who prefer to come to offline casinos or only access them via smart devices. As long as there is gambling it allows gamblers to become addicted.

[qwertyup23]

If this is indeed a friendly game then you must all be know that you are not fighting against each others instead you are just enjoying the game with bets or not.

But for me ? our friendly game requires no money but just to enjoy our day together that we have been doing for many years now at least once a month when we have time to consume.

This depends actually since friendly games are often competitive in nature even if without any money involved.

Remember, there are people who gamble not for profit but for the sake of entertainment and feeling that adrenaline rush on their bets. In the story that OP provided, friendly games are competitive in nature albeit you are against people who you know. Regardless of such nature, the natural instincts of some people would kick in prompting them to be competitive regardless of the people involved.

For example, Michael Jordan often held simple bets that involved huge risks and rewards at the same time. Even if you may consider his bets "friendly" among his teammates, the risks are still huge.

[Rabbitqt]

Good day friends


Yes the topic name somehow portrays what am about to explain although for a female gender and plus the current society where am staying this kind of habit is somehow strange but I guess most persons must have witnessed it.

So the other day me and my friends both male and female were involved in some house old friendly games like food competition, card game, thumb wrestling and so many more and take to note, all these activities were done just for old times sake and meet between old friends at my place as it included both my husband and his friends but I witness something rather uncalled for.

So I noticed that there were this particular group of guys who really went all out with the friendly and even getting to the extent of making serious argument and almost taking it to the next level for games that were just played for fun purpose and nothing more, it got so worse that the whole atmosphere changed and he instigated that they added some monetary value to the game that he is certain that he isn't going to lose easily and to cut the long story short it went on and on till he barely had much left with him anymore and I had to call the whole thing off and even asked that he money was given back to him but his pride and Shame couldn't allow him to take it back.


So am just curious to know if these little games are the one's that got to him or already developed such habit and to know if possible that the practice will continue elsewhere after leaving there when he lost the money and to look for means through gambling to recover it.

It sounds like you had quite an eventful gathering with your friends, and it's unfortunate that it took a turn for the worse due to the competitive nature of some participants.

Friendly games should ideally be just that - friendly. It's concerning when the competitive spirit escalates to arguments and even monetary stakes, especially when it ruins the atmosphere and affects friendships.

The behavior you described might indicate that the individual already had a predisposition towards gambling or taking unnecessary risks. It's possible that the "friendly" games served as a trigger for this behavior to surface. Such habits can sometimes be deep-rooted and might not be solely attributed to the casual games played that day.

If this person continues to engage in gambling as a means to recover his losses, it could potentially lead to more significant problems. It's crucial to be aware of these signs and offer support if needed.

It might be a good idea to have a conversation with him, expressing your concerns and offering assistance if he's struggling with gambling or any other issues. Encouraging open communication can sometimes help individuals recognize and address their behaviors before they escalate into more significant problems.

[coin-investor]

I play friendly games with my friends and I do not have the same motivation as I do when I'm in a casino, on friendly games I sometimes let my friends get the better of me, and the same with my friends we all want to win and lose evenly something that you can't so in a casino.

On casinos even though you're enjoying the game you will still try to win and if necessary add more money to your bankroll, on friendly games you don't show your disappointment when losing because that's not the goal of the game, but on casinos sometimes it's ok to be disappointed.

I don't a different motivations and goals when playing with my friends and when playing in casinos, I don't utter bad words in friendly games but I do most of the time on casinos.

[bitzizzix]

Yes, that usually happens though, I mean perhaps it's the competitive nature of the game or the person itself. But at the end of the day, if they are really friends, then they can shake hands after this and treat as nothing, and what others said, friend games.

In my opinion, maybe because the person has a very competitive attitude and always wants to excel or doesn't want to lose to other people even if they lose. Since this is a meeting and maybe having a friendly match just for fun to make the meeting memorable, so whatever happens it's best to go back to normal and shake hands.

But if the person took it personally, and he sees that it's no friendly games but rather want to win some money, whether he is addicted or just mad at the other guy/gals, then there is something wrong with that individual, in my opinion.

It seems that this person does have a competitive attitude. And this attitude will appear when someone is arguing, fighting or other things related to winning and losing and that person doesn't want to lose. And this kind of attitude if involved in gambling will be very dangerous, and that's in my opinion.

[Alphakilo]

But if the person took it personally, and he sees that it's no friendly games but rather want to win some money, whether he is addicted or just mad at the other guy/gals, then there is something wrong with that individual, in my opinion.

In my own opinion once a friend adopt a competitive posture towards a friendly game I think it is time to call it quit because it usually doesn't end well.

 It may result in passive aggression if the other friend wins the game and that ruins the fun for day or activities. An alternative could be that friends play the game with strangers.

Yes the addictive nature would be displayed but it will be channelled outside and not towards friends.

[Mr.suevie]

Well I certainly myself don't like to lose out to anybody be it a friendly game or anything like competition but that doesn't mean am addicted or it has driven me to the act of addiction. One thing should be understood here though, addiction is something that is formulated that's practice and train overtime especially when we feel the urge to gamble with money rather than enjoy the fun of the game and even if it's money it should be something we are willing enough to let go of eventually we stumbled on loses.

[Yatsan]

So am just curious to know if these little games are the one's that got to him or already developed such habit and to know if possible that the practice will continue elsewhere after leaving there when he lost the money and to look for means through gambling to recover it.

Regardless of the game, it will all depend on your expectations; higher expectation results to higher drive in any game you are playing. Gambling games are for sure made for entertainment but eventually it became what we are seeing and wherein addiction exist. So answer is yes, IF, players will put that much into it with expectancy of winning and not losing anything. This drive is enough to add intensity to any game or gambling games in particular.It is not the nature of the game being played but the nature of one's expectation and viewpoint of how gambling works. A mindset of needing to win or simply double one's money, is a strong drive for addiction. Same goes with the duration of your gambling habits. The more you get use of how things work, the more you'd be unconscious or unaware that you are now doing "more" than you used to.

[famososMuertos]

Ehh! Well, Well. How about to make this more intimate instead of going to Telegram, we go to WhatsApp. ( Rosa de Guadalupe, context at OP)

There is something that humans have by intrinsic nature, seeing patterns, yeah, they not only have to do with geometric figures, but also with human behavior.

Now, it's the same as always, go to couples therapy, or consult a specialist, the mind has its specialists, as you do for any specialist of the human body, that includes the brain, which depending on the case could be a psychologist. or a psychiatrist.

People are disregard enough to never have a consultation of this type because they believe that it is not necessary, and they do not know that it is as equal as going to the dermatologist, cardiologist, etc.

Don't let these situations go by if they are really complicated, seek professional help.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

This is not really anything close to the real gambling that gets people addicted, but honestly, any activity can actually be an addiction for some people depending on how they handle such activity. What you must know is that everyone is not the same; some people easily get emotional with every little thing they engage themselves with, and some people will always want to blow things out of proportion for every little chance they get. That's the nature of humans; we all act differently depending on our temperament too. 

These kinds of fun activities usually go on in my own country around some local venues, but you will not see people fighting or staking money for such fun activities; it's not usually done as a means of gambling but for fun. The only situation where you can see the involvement of money in such games is when the organizer decides that he or she will give a cash prize to whoever wins the competition.We also have other forms of street gambling games, but they are very different from the ones you mentioned. 

What is more addictive is real gambling, where people have to stake some money with the expectation of winning and doubling their money. 

[dothebeats]

It depends on the person playing these games, but for me it's more addictive to watch these games rather than be a participant to it. Perhaps that one friend is already too much into gambling, and sees everything as a gamble or just has a superiority complex. There's just a number of things that could explain the behavior of your friend to be honest, but superiority complex may be the best explanation considering that he believes he cannot be beaten and even proposed to wager some real money on the bet. Nevertheless, it's good to reach out to this one friend and constantly remind him that friendships aren't worth breaking just because of some stupid parlor games.

[goaldigger]

Well I certainly myself don't like to lose out to anybody be it a friendly game or anything like competition but that doesn't mean am addicted or it has driven me to the act of addiction. One thing should be understood here though, addiction is something that is formulated that's practice and train overtime especially when we feel the urge to gamble with money rather than enjoy the fun of the game and even if it's money it should be something we are willing enough to let go of eventually we stumbled on loses.

That’s true, addiction happens over time regardless of the game option so if you are just new trying to argue with the friendly game match, I guess you are just protecting your money and that is a normal scenario in gambling, doesn’t mean you’re addicted already. There’s a lot of ways to gamble honestly, and if you choose to gamble aggressively then you might become addict in just a short period of time.

[South Park]

Good day friends


Yes the topic name somehow portrays what am about to explain although for a female gender and plus the current society where am staying this kind of habit is somehow strange but I guess most persons must have witnessed it.

So the other day me and my friends both male and female were involved in some house old friendly games like food competition, card game, thumb wrestling and so many more and take to note, all these activities were done just for old times sake and meet between old friends at my place as it included both my husband and his friends but I witness something rather uncalled for.

So I noticed that there were this particular group of guys who really went all out with the friendly and even getting to the extent of making serious argument and almost taking it to the next level for games that were just played for fun purpose and nothing more, it got so worse that the whole atmosphere changed and he instigated that they added some monetary value to the game that he is certain that he isn't going to lose easily and to cut the long story short it went on and on till he barely had much left with him anymore and I had to call the whole thing off and even asked that he money was given back to him but his pride and Shame couldn't allow him to take it back.


So am just curious to know if these little games are the one's that got to him or already developed such habit and to know if possible that the practice will continue elsewhere after leaving there when he lost the money and to look for means through gambling to recover it.

I have seen people like that before and they are no fun at all to be around, the reason? You just saw it, they take away the fun from something that should have been an informal meeting between friends and they try to make it way more serious than what it actually is, however this does not really mean they have an addiction, most of the time they are just sore losers which cannot stand losing at anything, and by the way, this trait often is paired with the belief they are always right, so they are insufferable all around and if I were you I would not invite them for any reunion among friends anymore.

[Sandra_hakeem]

So the other day me and my friends both male and female were involved in some house old friendly games like food competition, card game, thumb wrestling and so many more and take to note, all these activities were done just for old times sake..

I personally don't consider this to be a part of an addictive gambling process... WTF? Thumb wrestling? This would just be a game played between folks just for fun. Anything more than that - just like what you were tryna describe on the other context - is exclusively not for you!
That being said, unless you're out on a land-based casino and have lost a specific amount, you'll never understand the pain thus, gain the resilience to gamble more - which is exactly how to get addicted easily!!

[Gozie51]

So am just curious to know if these little games are the one's that got to him or already developed such habit and to know if possible that the practice will continue elsewhere after leaving there when he lost the money and to look for means through gambling to recover it.

It depends on the nature of that gambler. Some people gamble in pain especially if they are losing. So they want to get back what they have lost. Gambling is gambling no matter how small that the money involved is because that is just the affordable staking power and loser has something to lose. So some friends after gambling and losing can insist that they continue gambling and he could request for loan because he doesn't want to be the loser. So it happens sometimes when a gambler has been losing from previous betting and would not like to just go home licking his wound.

[Mrbluntzy]

So am just curious to know if these little games are the one's that got to him or already developed such habit and to know if possible that the practice will continue elsewhere after leaving there when he lost the money and to look for means through gambling to recover it.

I may not be very correct and stand to be corrected. In my opinion, the game alone may not have been what made him behave like that, either he is a core gambler already who wanted to use his strategy to win some some money from that friendly game. He acted like someone who is very familiar with gambling.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

So I noticed that there were this particular group of guys who really went all out with the friendly and even getting to the extent of making serious argument and almost taking it to the next level for games that were just played for fun purpose and nothing more, it got so worse that the whole atmosphere changed and he instigated that they added some monetary value to the game that he is certain that he isn't going to lose easily and to cut the long story short it went on and on till he barely had much left with him anymore and I had to call the whole thing off and even asked that he money was given back to him but his pride and Shame couldn't allow him to take it back.

Getting addicted through friendly games who did not involve monetary form (i.e the use of money) is not possible, but getting addicted through friendly games who involves the use of money is very possible, because judging from the explanation given above, it's obvious and clear that this person you are referring to is likely to be an opportunist (I e addicted gambler), who only saw an opportunity and wanted to take advantage of the moment. But unfortunately he lost it all, and yet due to greed he rejected the money even when he was given it back to him. Hence, simple in-house can never cases one to get addicted into gambling anytime, or anyday.

[AmoreJaz]

So am just curious to know if these little games are the one's that got to him or already developed such habit and to know if possible that the practice will continue elsewhere after leaving there when he lost the money and to look for means through gambling to recover it.

I may not be very correct and stand to be corrected. In my opinion, the game alone may not have been what made him behave like that, either he is a core gambler already who wanted to use his strategy to win some some money from that friendly game. He acted like someone who is very familiar with gambling.

As we don't know the person in real life, what we can do here is just speculate about his nature or feelings towards gambling. We have no idea what's going on with his life though. He may seriously need some money why he was so serious about the friendly game involving money. Who knows?

In this case, if you are indeed a friend to this person, find time to learn what's going on with his life. Don't judge too quickly. Most of the time, we are misunderstanding people because we are judging them without knowing what is really going on with their lives.

[Casdinyard]

Good day friends


Yes the topic name somehow portrays what am about to explain although for a female gender and plus the current society where am staying this kind of habit is somehow strange but I guess most persons must have witnessed it.

So the other day me and my friends both male and female were involved in some house old friendly games like food competition, card game, thumb wrestling and so many more and take to note, all these activities were done just for old times sake and meet between old friends at my place as it included both my husband and his friends but I witness something rather uncalled for.

So I noticed that there were this particular group of guys who really went all out with the friendly and even getting to the extent of making serious argument and almost taking it to the next level for games that were just played for fun purpose and nothing more, it got so worse that the whole atmosphere changed and he instigated that they added some monetary value to the game that he is certain that he isn't going to lose easily and to cut the long story short it went on and on till he barely had much left with him anymore and I had to call the whole thing off and even asked that he money was given back to him but his pride and Shame couldn't allow him to take it back.


So am just curious to know if these little games are the one's that got to him or already developed such habit and to know if possible that the practice will continue elsewhere after leaving there when he lost the money and to look for means through gambling to recover it.

I can attest to this, as my gambling journey started with an invite from a friend to gamble for fun while we're thugging the pandemic out.

Initially it's literally just that, all fun and games and we're gambling not for the sake of profit, but for bragging rights and as our little way of socializing while we can't get out and have fun during the pandemic. Eventually, we started holding competitions of who could earn the most money in a gambling run, with the prize pot being even more money as we chip in to add money to the prize pot. Then when everyone's started to dwindle down in their gambling and get on with more important things in their lives I was left out, continuously gambled even though none of my friends at the time even gambled anymore, which ended with me being a gambling addict for a while.

Soon as I realize what's happening with me I quitted gambling and didn't come back until I gained a fresh outlook and perspective as to how I should gamble. I can't blame my friends for what happened to me as at the end of the day, I gambled out of my own volition, and at some point some of them even reached out to me to ask me to quit, being the stubborn stupid-ass I am I didn't heed their warnings until I saw the writings on the wall.

So yeah, gambling even with friends for the sake of fun could get you addicted later on. It's all about self-control and knowing why you really gamble in the first place.

[yazher]

We have this kind of norm in our community but only if we play basketball and the bet is only cold water, whoever loses the game, buys cold water for the winner and they can choose to buy for themselves as well but after some time, people start arguing and they exchanging bad words just before the end of the game especially when the score is close because sometimes the other team doesn't have money to bet and they use all their tricks in order not to lose but when they lose, that's when the problem started because the basketball court will become a UFC cage and it goes like that for some times until they decide not to do it again because it doesn't really make them enjoy the game anymore as friendly games instead they compete as it is a national tournament.