gambling and divorce

[rodskee]

is there a connection between gambling and divorce rate?

Research from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission and the Gambling Impact and Behavior Study indicates that divorce rates for those dealing with gambling issues are estimated to be around 40% for problem gamblers and approximately 54% for pathological gamblers.

i think the moment we hide our gambling habits from our partners that is the moment we will get in trouble because that is when trust crumbles and when you get in trouble in gambling and have to tell your partner you will be surprising them

not to mention some people also spend money from money that both the partners contributed in

so aside from gambling responsibly, will you agree that we should disclose our gambling habits or is it not the business of our spouses? does gambling really have the capacity to break up a marriage or a family?

[batang_bitcoin]

so aside from gambling responsibly, will you agree that we should disclose our gambling habits or is it not the business of our spouses? does gambling really have the capacity to break up a marriage or a family?

Depending on the situation but as partners, there should be no more secrets anymore. That's the reason why you're already tied up to your partner and you shouldn't hide any secrets longer. The reason for most divorce and break ups are not really affairs but about financial matters. And gambling is one of the reason why someone in the relationship is having a break down of his finances because of potential gambling addiction.

[rachael9385]

Gambling itself is something that should be done privately but if it is moderate there is no need to hide it from your spouse. People feel the need to hide their gambling activities from their spouse once they know that they are addicted to it. Hiding such a problem from your loved ones can be very difficult because it is capable of ruining you down not only physically or emotionally but mentality As well

[Ojima-ojo]

Problematic gamblers will definitely fine ways to exhibit their addiction characters and since addiction is more of a mental crisis, it can result into the gambler exhibiting multiple characteristics that make them to appear irresponsible to both their partners and family.

This harm's their mental stability and results in anxiety disorder which in this case then the gambler become the most vulnerable.

[Y3shot]

Since gambling has to do with money, it is important not to keep it a secret but to be open with one's partner because anything can happen. In relationships like marriage, there is nothing like a secret, and when you open up to one another, whatever may be a problem, at the end of the day at least one person is already aware of it, so it won't come as a surprise.

One thing that normally causes problems in marriage is when a partner gets to know something that is seriously affecting the other's finances and before now one is not aware of all this. It is better to be open about gambling so that if there is any problem with addiction, at least the partner can also be a solution to the problem.

[Hispo]

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so aside from gambling responsibly, will you agree that we should disclose our gambling habits or is it not the business of our spouses? does gambling really have the capacity to break up a marriage or a family?

I think it is better to disclose to your partner we are gamblers from the very beginning, it would indeed save us much problems of trust in the future, if one takes the courage and talk about it, then it becomes easier to control it, as there will be someone beside ourselves taking care of our money and taking the necessary measures to gamble responsibly.
It is worst if one becomes a pathological gambler and our secret is discovered by our partner in a bad way, it would undoubtedly create problems in the marriage. It is better just to be open about it.

[Sonia_123]

is there a connection between gambling and divorce rate?

Research from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission and the Gambling Impact and Behavior Study indicates that divorce rates for those dealing with gambling issues are estimated to be around 40% for problem gamblers and approximately 54% for pathological gamblers.

i think the moment we hide our gambling habits from our partners that is the moment we will get in trouble because that is when trust crumbles and when you get in trouble in gambling and have to tell your partner you will be surprising them

not to mention some people also spend money from money that both the partners contributed in

so aside from gambling responsibly, will you agree that we should disclose our gambling habits or is it not the business of our spouses? does gambling really have the capacity to break up a marriage or a family?

I agree with you, it is important to the our spouse about our gambling habit earlier that them finding out when we have some problem, it will be really heart broken , mainly when we use money meant for both partners to gamble forgetting the fact that the money is for both of you , also when the money is meant for a particular purpose, how do you expect your spouse to feel, that is why in gambling it is adviceable to gamble with what you have and can afford to lose not gambling with money meant for a particular purpose, this singular actions most time leads to divorce because of lack of truth and trust, in steady of you as the head of the family to protect the family from danger, you are exposing the family, most spouse can't withstand this actions mainly when thew gambling was not fruitful, they can have a little tolerance when you win with the money involve, but we all know that gambling win is not guaranteed.

[Distinctin]

Marriage is a union of two different individuals, hence two become one which means whatever one is currently into, the other person should also be rightly informed. Now, if one is gambling and is deeply falling into addiction, the spouse should also be aware of it, not only to help him with his finances, but most especially to give him advices that would make him resolve his gambling problems.

Otherwise, if the other person chose to hide his gambling activities, and now it turns losing a huge amount from their joined savings, that would be a very big problem. Once the couple have not resort into finding the best solution, that’s where divorce enters and ruin their marriage.

[TelolettOm]

Like it or not, the fact is, that's the case. Based on data (this is specifically in my country, it may vary from country to country). There has indeed been a very significant increase in divorce cases due to gambling. Yes, maybe not all gambling has a negative effect. However, there are indeed many cases of compulsive and irresponsible gambling that have a negative impact on finances, family integrity and harmony, and even criminal acts. Not only divorce cases, even gambling here has resulted in murder cases. It is truly a country when gambling becomes irresponsible + addicted + compulsive.

Source: Gambling-Related Divorces in Indonesia Soar 83% in 2024
Source: Minister: Online Gambling Drives Up Divorce Rates in Indonesia

[tvplus006]

...does gambling really have the capacity to break up a marriage or a family?

Any negative habit can destroy a marriage. And among these habits, along with alcohol abuse is a passion for gambling. And such habits will not be able to hide from partner for a long time, and most likely they will be revealed even before marriage.

[Ivystar5]

There is a relation between them, gamblers especially chronic gamblers stake everything to the extent that it breaks their family, a chronic gbler is capable of staking his family for gamble and this naturally is enough for a woman to leave a marriage if it's not controllable anymore, hence research having it that it's a cause of divorce is very correct.

Additionally, hiding this kind of habit in a world that perceives it to be a bad behaviour will increase the chances of losing a marriage once they find out themselves.

[alegotardo]

so aside from gambling responsibly, will you agree that we should disclose our gambling habits or is it not the business of our spouses? does gambling really have the capacity to break up a marriage or a family?

Yes, I agree and this is a reality (as your research has clearly demonstrated). I just think its important to understand that the problem isnot exactly the fact that you place this bet and lose, but rather how you handle it within your relationships with the people you live with. If there's a lack of transparency, if you hide your gambling, if you're irresponsible with money, then conflicts will certainly arise sooner or later, and this could end the relationship. And the breakdown of trust is much worse than the financial losses.

The worst of all is keeping this a secret. When someone hides this from their partner, especially if the financial resources are shared by the couple, the foundation of trust begins to crumble. But if you make this clear, with defined limits and bets made with personal funds (not shared or used for household bills), the dynamic changes completely, as long as you don't exceed the gambling time and dedicate time to your relationship as well.

Communication is essential, whether you're gambling consciously, winning or losing.

[NewRanger]

Depending on the situation but as partners, there should be no more secrets anymore. That's the reason why you're already tied up to your partner and you shouldn't hide any secrets longer. The reason for most divorce and break ups are not really affairs but about financial matters. And gambling is one of the reason why someone in the relationship is having a break down of his finances because of potential gambling addiction.

Of course, the impact is extraordinary. Sometimes, some husbands are reluctant to tell the truth and only share their work results if they win. Even if they lose, they will try to borrow money outside without their partner's knowledge. This is the beginning of the family's economic decline, especially if they are constantly forced to gamble and keep losing. Sometimes, if the wife has her own income, it's not a major trigger for rifts, but if she relies solely on her husband's income, it can be quite noticeable, especially when she already has significant expenses for her children, including school fees for both secondary and tertiary education.

[Alphakilo]

is there a connection between gambling and divorce rate?

There is no connection between gambling and divorce rate but there is a connection between gambling addiction and divorce rate.

i think the moment we hide our gambling habits from our partners that is the moment we will get in trouble because that is when trust crumbles and when you get in trouble in gambling and have to tell your partner you will be surprising them

Let me put this is way gambling addiction that is ignored and denied, first destroys the individual and after it is done, it spreads to their partners and careers and other areas of the live of the person.

so aside from gambling responsibly, will you agree that we should disclose our gambling habits or is it not the business of our spouses? does gambling really have the capacity to break up a marriage or a family?

Discuss your gambling habit and any other habit you know that is capable of breaking up your family with your spouse even before you become married. Let them know what they are about to get it and be prepared for it. Where this is not done, that is where divorce and other problems come in.

[junder]

Sooner or later, those who are addicted to gambling will show signs of addiction, even if they previously tried to conceal their gambling activities. I believe that people with this addiction can experience drastic changes, and attitudes and behaviors are among the things that become apparent when someone is seriously addicted to gambling.
In my neighborhood, there are quite a few divorce cases, and these cases are often caused by husbands who are addicted to gambling. I particularly remember a distant neighbor who went bankrupt quickly, losing all his assets, including his car and motorcycle, and his job. His wife, who admitted this, attributed the loss to her husband's gambling addiction.

Gambling can cause serious problems and even destroy lives if done excessively, so we should gamble wisely and in moderation.

[Darker45]

I think everything should be disclosed for a married couple. Expenses, more so. Otherwise, the relationship is already starting to rot. For me, that's an issue of fidelity.

Of course, it's understandable if you hide it from your partner because that's usually a cause for quarrel. But the effect of it might be destructive of your bond especially in the long term. It may be a small thing now, but it could only get worse the longer you hide it.

I think it's better to be fully open and face the problem head-on, quarrels and all, than allow a worsening vice to destroy the entire family. After all, opening about it is part of the solution. That can't be done away with in addressing the problem.

[EluguHcman]

i think the moment we hide our gambling habits from our partners that is the moment we will get in trouble because that is when trust crumbles and when you get in trouble in gambling and have to tell your partner you will be surprising them

It is actually not so bad to keep your gambling personality privacy from anyone including your loved ones. Although I understand your point of view because better your backup people are aware of what you can possibly do so that they can always be aware that this what you do and not feel disappointed of you when they finds out of their own or be it that an incident has to occur that has pulled your identity out as a result of gambling.

The essence of telling letting your partner know you are a gambler is to ad well keep their heads up on you alongside, so they are the ones to tell you freely that you are of had deviated from responsible gambling to irresponsible gambling because of you become an addict, they are the ones to set things up for your recovery if only to can listen to them as your dearest ones who cares about you.

[bitzizzix]

In my opinion, concealing gambling activity depends on the gambler themselves. And there's no guarantee that honesty won't lead to domestic violence or even divorce, because that can happen.
The question is, does the spouse always know or follow the gambler's lead every time they gamble? This doesn't apply to gamblers who have a gambling problem that's difficult to control, even if their spouse or significant other advises them or helps them limit it, or whatever. And often, even if their spouse knows, the gambler keeps their activity secret or conceals it, and the emotions caused by gambling remain unchecked, leading to violence or even divorce.

[@nn@_pen9]

Telling is much better, revealing gambling habits to your partner is not only about honesty, but also about building a healthy and mutual support relationship, maybe we can be more controlled in managing finances by telling our partner and vice versa by hiding your gambling information it will bring disaster for yourself, as we know that gambling makes us addicted to playing and sometimes makes us forget and difficult to control when playing. With openness in all things, the possibility of divorce is very minimal and even does not happen if it is done wisely in all things.

[Bluedrem]

is there a connection between gambling and divorce rate?

Research from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission and the Gambling Impact and Behavior Study indicates that divorce rates for those dealing with gambling issues are estimated to be around 40% for problem gamblers and approximately 54% for pathological gamblers.

i think the moment we hide our gambling habits from our partners that is the moment we will get in trouble because that is when trust crumbles and when you get in trouble in gambling and have to tell your partner you will be surprising them

not to mention some people also spend money from money that both the partners contributed in

so aside from gambling responsibly, will you agree that we should disclose our gambling habits or is it not the business of our spouses? does gambling really have the capacity to break up a marriage or a family?

Divorce is directly and indirectly related to gambling. When a gambler loses his money while gambling, he becomes mentally disturbed, as a result of which his relationship with someone in the family is not good. He becomes addicted to gambling and the situation reaches such a stage that he indulges in various kinds of misdeeds to earn money from gambling. A wife, as a well-wisher, tries to remove her husband from gambling, as a result of which two types of ideologies are created between the husband and wife, as a result of which various kinds of problems start to arise between them, as a result of which it is seen that when the problem reaches the highest level, the husband and wife get divorced. Again, there are cases where a gambler puts various kinds of pressure on his wife for gambling money, which is why many times the wife cannot bear it and divorces her husband.