Lies told to cover up gambling habit

[slapper]

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It’s not about gambling being legal in the country, but rather the people’s approach towards it.
There are people in my country (that’s if we’re speaking about countries) that are living out of gambling and all major sources of income comes directing from gambling and in situations like this, you’ll agree with me that, one’s spouse wouldn’t have any major challenge seeing their partner gamble since the results are positive and the winnings keep coming.
The truth is that, gambling isn’t generally a bad activity but in situations where the losses are becoming much more than the winnings, then there is always a cause for concern and when the results begins creating a negative impact on the individual where the gambler begins selling off properties and other valuables just to meet up with their gambling activities, then it will e tagged addiction and typically, no one wants to mingle with such persons not even their spouse.

Gambling goes beyond winning and losing. A mental trick that rewires your reward system. You chase the dopamine boost, despite its impact to your relationships, finances, and self-worth. Sure, your spouse may support you while you're rich. However, when you start bleeding money like a trapped pig, that may not last long. Gambling addiction hurts emotionally. It erodes self-esteem, control, and real-world functioning

Gamble for the right reasons. Do it for the challenge, adrenaline thrill, and absurdity. Try not to make it your identity, obsession, and life. You're playing with your sanity, relationships, and future, not just money. So gamble wisely. Know your limits, stick to your budget, and leave when the fun stops. If gambling gets you down, don't be afraid to seek help. Resources can help you overcome addiction and recover your life

[hedgeh0g]

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It’s not about gambling being legal in the country, but rather the people’s approach towards it.
There are people in my country (that’s if we’re speaking about countries) that are living out of gambling and all major sources of income comes directing from gambling and in situations like this, you’ll agree with me that, one’s spouse wouldn’t have any major challenge seeing their partner gamble since the results are positive and the winnings keep coming.
The truth is that, gambling isn’t generally a bad activity but in situations where the losses are becoming much more than the winnings, then there is always a cause for concern and when the results begins creating a negative impact on the individual where the gambler begins selling off properties and other valuables just to meet up with their gambling activities, then it will e tagged addiction and typically, no one wants to mingle with such persons not even their spouse.

Gambling goes beyond winning and losing. A mental trick that rewires your reward system. You chase the dopamine boost, despite its impact to your relationships, finances, and self-worth. Sure, your spouse may support you while you're rich. However, when you start bleeding money like a trapped pig, that may not last long. Gambling addiction hurts emotionally. It erodes self-esteem, control, and real-world functioning

Gamble for the right reasons. Do it for the challenge, adrenaline thrill, and absurdity. Try not to make it your identity, obsession, and life. You're playing with your sanity, relationships, and future, not just money. So gamble wisely. Know your limits, stick to your budget, and leave when the fun stops. If gambling gets you down, don't be afraid to seek help. Resources can help you overcome addiction and recover your life

Spouses are different, some leave as soon as they learn about gambling addiction, while others, on the contrary, strengthen their ties and support their husband or wife throughout their lives. I have heard more than one story about this, but I often see that after a while they can no longer support them, because it is very difficult, because the player can break down at any moment. It turns out to be a kind of codependency, the spouse is completely drawn in and his life also becomes unbearable. I do not even know what to actually do in such situations and I do not have a clear answer, but I am inclined to consider each situation separately and make a decision about whether to talk about it or not.

[Accardo]

Not everyone might think this is a good idea but I think it's better for a gamblers to open up to their spouse about their addiction especially if it's crippling their finances... I started feeling better when I opened up to my friends about my addiction, some were kind of judgmental and some were really concerned about it, they tried to always put my check which wasn't enough, no one can look over shoulders everytime, you must be intentional with yourself about making a change, but telling those around you the truth is the first step

For the sake of comfort they know what they need to do whether or not to tell many people about our own gambling, for that I myself do not do it and it is better that no one knows except family even though there is always someone who judges it does not matter, as long as it does not become a burden for them.

It's a relief to open up, especially when the gaming expenses get profuse. However, some players prefer gambling secretly due to the stigma people have on gamblers. Not every spouse would willingly be comfortable with such breaking news.

She could attribute it to the family not being able to save enough money. Players should be sure of the type of spouse they have before sharing the information with them. It'll be a sad experience for the family if the spouse feels terrible about marrying a gambler.

[imamusma]

Not everyone might think this is a good idea but I think it's better for a gamblers to open up to their spouse about their addiction especially if it's crippling their finances... I started feeling better when I opened up to my friends about my addiction, some were kind of judgmental and some were really concerned about it, they tried to always put my check which wasn't enough, no one can look over shoulders everytime, you must be intentional with yourself about making a change, but telling those around you the truth is the first step

For the sake of comfort they know what they need to do whether or not to tell many people about our own gambling, for that I myself do not do it and it is better that no one knows except family even though there is always someone who judges it does not matter, as long as it does not become a burden for them.

It's a relief to open up, especially when the gaming expenses get profuse. However, some players prefer gambling secretly due to the stigma people have on gamblers. Not every spouse would willingly be comfortable with such breaking news.

She could attribute it to the family not being able to save enough money. Players should be sure of the type of spouse they have before sharing the information with them. It'll be a sad experience for the family if the spouse feels terrible about marrying a gambler.

In fact, I am quite sure that many people will refuse to share information about their gambling activities with their partners, because it can cause prolonged conflict. In fact, we must be open to our partners, including about gambling, so that they can control or advise us when we act excessively. However, it is not as easy as imagined, in many cases gambling will always be considered bad for the sustainability of the household. Telling it to your partner or people close to you will cause more pressure, so I can understand why some people are still reluctant to tell it. If you tell it with the aim of leaving gambling forever, I think it is okay, but your partner will continue to suspect your spending forever. Simply put, gambling not only demands a certain amount of money, but it will take up your time and attention.