gambling and divorce

[Obim34]

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, it is best to come clean to your partner in anything you do that can have an impact, financially, emotionally and in major aspect of companionship.

It may look the least of things to discuss but knowing that your partner accepts your habit, can help avoid certain cases of misunderstanding and house conflict.

If the marriage is working well even with one partner gambling, it doesn't call for a divorce. In the case of addiction, when household priorities are not considered before fueling gambling habit then it is fair enough under any course of action.

[ShowOff]

It's related, and I assume this rate is high. Couples have responsibilities in marriage, and these responsibilities also include financial ones. If someone loses the family's income to gambling, the outcome will be divorce. I've also witnessed couples becoming addicted to gambling together. If only one person has a gambling addiction, they should be supported.

Yes, it can be a difficult situation, but couples have supported each other through difficult times, even in the worst circumstances and situations.

Divorce is the worst consequence that an addicted gambler has to face. Never get involved in gambling if your partner doesn't support it, and I think it's very important to maintain trust with each other. If you and your partner are both fond of gambling, then the effort to maintain the relationship is even more difficult. monthly expenses will be much larger, many responsibilities will be neglected, one of which is a lack of attention to children.

I've also read a lot of news on social media about divorces caused by gambling addiction, and the numbers are constantly increasing. In my opinion, the government needs to step in to address this by tightening gambling regulations and restricting gambling advertisements. Gambling should be considered entertainment, and should not be taken seriously to the point of causing separation in the household.

[goldkingcoiner]

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?

Financial troubles are a major reason for why people get into fights and ultimately those fights and problems can lead to divorce. And of course, gambling addiction can easily be the cause of those financial troubles.

So, yes, gambling can definitely be a reason for divorce.

I think if you have a partnership in life with someone, you should consider your own finances more carefully and not gamble without the permission of your life partner.

[Sandra_hakeem]

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

When it comes to this topic, I feel like trust is built on so many things, but just one misconduct can destroy everything down to ashes. It's always better to let your spouse know your rough edges and let them decide if they'll stay or leave. In a situation where a problem arises as a result of your habits, it can also affect them.

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

This can be filed as a case of fraud, but things like that can be avoided on an early stage in relationships.

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?

If anyone decides to not tell their spouses about their habits, they shouldn't do anything that will affect/ get them in trouble, even in the future -- it's as simple as that!

[danadc]

The way I see that gambling can destroy a marriage is if one of the two falls into addiction and does not let themselves be helped, and that person is so bad that they go blind, the other option is lies, that a person hides from their partner that they party at the casino, although it is very unlikely that it will be destroyed because of this, I consider that it is not something relevant and easy to solve, but it is silly that a marriage is destroyed by the effects of the casino, knowing that the casino is just for fun.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

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?

Yeah, gambling absolutely has the capacity to break up a marriage and or family, I have witness this happen myself, it happened to my direct friend whom we both were working in the company here in my country before we both got married, my friend was a gambling addict which I wasn't aware of, I knew he was into gambling but I never knew he was addicted, I got to find out he was addicted only after he got married, when ever he was out of money to use or spend on gambling, he would start searching his wife's things and take her money and squander it on gambling.

At a point, the girl became fade and she took their only child, a boy and left the marriage, this is was way back 2017 and till date, they are not yet back together as I learnt since I myself later relocated to another city.

And speaking of disclosing our gambling activities to our partners, well, for me, I do not buy the idea but it depends on the type of gambler the man is anyway.

[Yablee0]

so aside from gambling responsibly, will you agree that we should disclose our gambling habits or is it not the business of our spouses?

The more reason you are been called husband and wife is to share things in common, shared each other's secrets and perhaps knowing the in and  out of each other especially when it concerns a sensetive issue like gambling. It is very important disclosing your gambling habits to your wife or husband who knows they could be your positive way of getting rid of your gambling addiction.
 

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

Yes it can, because it can terminate trust in marriage. When you hide your gambling habits from your spouse then may be your spouse later find out by his or her it becomes a major problem that if you not careful it can cause you your marriage. Situations like this has broken so many home today because the family will always be a partaker of the later suffering or financial set back that attached with gambling addiction, so why wouldn't you want your spouse to know about it at the first point but you want her to take part in suffering that she knows nothing about. It's crazy

[Oshio-man]

Obviously gambling has the potential to aid divorce or even breakdown of family, mostly if it involves secrecy, financial strain, and also addiction. The statistics you sited displayed how seriously it is connected to great divorce rates. The major concern shouldn't be gambling itself rather the trust and money issues that accompanies it.

When one partner is hiding gambling without allow the other partner to know he or she is into gambling, it has scatter many marriages because some like gambling while some don't like gambling and they don't want to associate with gamblers, gambling is not a bad thing but addicted to gambling is what some that have the knowledge of gambling will not accommodate from wife or husband because they know what will happen once the man or woman don't have fund to gamble and he or she has prosperity, the spirit of addicted to him or her will force him or her to start selling properties to recover losses which is the end of that gamblers.

[OgNasty]

I’ve known quite a few people in my life that have gotten divorced, but I can’t think of a single case where gambling was related. I don’t really know any gamblers, so that is probably the main driver behind this observation. I could see how spending tons of money on entertainment could lead to marital problems.

[LDL]

Financial troubles are a major reason for why people get into fights and ultimately those fights and problems can lead to divorce. And of course, gambling addiction can easily be the cause of those financial troubles.

So, yes, gambling can definitely be a reason for divorce.

I think if you have a partnership in life with someone, you should consider your own finances more carefully and not gamble without the permission of your life partner.

A family's financial problems can lead to a bad situation like divorce. When a husband falls into a financial crisis, he becomes mentally disturbed and cannot continue to treat his wife normally. A husband's inhuman torture of a wife and constant pressure on her for dowry. In the economic context of our country, divorce and talaq for dowry are increasing at a rapid pace. And gambling is at the root of all this, so a husband should not ruin the good relationship between husband and wife for the time being because of gambling.

[HistoLock]

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.

Yes, you have made an important point, I agree with your words. It is certainly true that if someone has a gambling habit or gambles, there is no need to hide it, especially from his wife. If you think that if you tell it, you will have a fight or trouble with your wife, then if you accept it, then it will bring disaster, because while gambling they forget and lose control. If they share it with their wives, then their wives will definitely give good advice and advise them so that they do not get addicted to it. Many times, divorce is seen due to the influence of gambling.

[bakasabo]

If there even is a connection between gambling and divorce rate, then its a very small connection. It more correct to say then that there is a connection between money earned or spend and divorce rate, as everything ends with how people manage their money after all. Or, it can be said, that everything can be lead to divorce and its hard to find connection and divide reasons into categories.

[Marvell1]

If the marriage is working well even with one partner gambling, it doesn't call for a divorce. In the case of addiction, when household priorities are not considered before fueling gambling habit then it is fair enough under any course of action.

I would be surprised if any family could remain happy if one or both people were addicted to gambling.

Once considered addicted, it means that their life is no longer balanced, they only focus on satisfying their addiction and ignore other things. How can they maintain and keep their family happy when they spend all their time and money satisfying their addiction? It sounds absurd.

I don't have any advice for couples because I'm not a psychologist but in my opinion if one of the two is addicted and can't get back on the right track. Divorce is necessary, for the future of the other person as well as their children.

[changaa]

If there even is a connection between gambling and divorce rate, then its a very small connection. It more correct to say then that there is a connection between money earned or spend and divorce rate, as everything ends with how people manage their money after all. Or, it can be said, that everything can be lead to divorce and its hard to find connection and divide reasons into categories.

good, I also read the thread and it seemed like a real load of rubbish to me
I don't think there is a connection, absolutely
There are many people I know who make small bets, nothing big and are happily married or living together

[Peanutswar]

Well gambling nevertheless the gender because tons of people even men and woman play gambling but seems most of the gender ive seen playing gambling are mens we know how does people get addicted with excessive playing of gambling and we know its not only for entertainment but also for their sake to earn reason too it affects their decision making not just in game but also in real life situation why it affects to their relationship.

[junder]

Financial troubles are a major reason for why people get into fights and ultimately those fights and problems can lead to divorce. And of course, gambling addiction can easily be the cause of those financial troubles.

So, yes, gambling can definitely be a reason for divorce.

I think if you have a partnership in life with someone, you should consider your own finances more carefully and not gamble without the permission of your life partner.

It's undeniable that a common problem in marriages is financial instability. Some people experience this problem, but they seek a way out by gambling, hoping to win and improve their unstable situation. However, instead of improving their situation, their actions only complicate things due to their persistent addiction.
If you do gamble, discussing it is crucial to avoid escalating problems that could lead to divorce, as gambling can be a potential source of divorce, as has been the case in many cases.

[Patikno]

...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.

I agree with you. Even if a negative habit persists even though a partner knows about it, there is a chance the partner will become bored and potentially leave. I believe that gambling itself is not wrong, meaning it is all the fault of the individual who gambles badly, or what we might call irresponsible gamblers, because it usually affects the circumstances and situation of their relationship, especially in financial. Therefore, whatever we do, it is best to do it in moderation, not excessively, so we can manage everything under control and avoid significant risks. This applies not only to gambling, but also to anything that allows us to engage in negative habits. So, be wise in our actions and become a responsible person.

[ultrloa]

Financial troubles are a major reason for why people get into fights and ultimately those fights and problems can lead to divorce. And of course, gambling addiction can easily be the cause of those financial troubles.

So, yes, gambling can definitely be a reason for divorce.

I think if you have a partnership in life with someone, you should consider your own finances more carefully and not gamble without the permission of your life partner.

A family's financial problems can lead to a bad situation like divorce. When a husband falls into a financial crisis, he becomes mentally disturbed and cannot continue to treat his wife normally. A husband's inhuman torture of a wife and constant pressure on her for dowry. In the economic context of our country, divorce and talaq for dowry are increasing at a rapid pace. And gambling is at the root of all this, so a husband should not ruin the good relationship between husband and wife for the time being because of gambling.

If the situation goes worse and they can't handle the pressure brought up by gambling problems then I guess this is what going to happen with relationship which has been affected by heavy addiction.

That's why people should think in advance and make those situation as something they need to fear of. So that they can control their selves towards spending excessive amount on their gambling activities.

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[Mahanton]

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?

Yeah, gambling absolutely has the capacity to break up a marriage and or family, I have witness this happen myself, it happened to my direct friend whom we both were working in the company here in my country before we both got married, my friend was a gambling addict which I wasn't aware of, I knew he was into gambling but I never knew he was addicted, I got to find out he was addicted only after he got married, when ever he was out of money to use or spend on gambling, he would start searching his wife's things and take her money and squander it on gambling.

At a point, the girl became fade and she took their only child, a boy and left the marriage, this is was way back 2017 and till date, they are not yet back together as I learnt since I myself later relocated to another city.

And speaking of disclosing our gambling activities to our partners, well, for me, I do not buy the idea but it depends on the type of gambler the man is anyway.

Once gambling addiction creeps in it’s no longer just about money it’s about time energy and focus that should have been for the family but instead gets poured into chasing wins that never come. This makes a spouse feel abandoned even when the gambler is still physically present because their mind is elsewhere always thinking of the next game the next bet. Kids also grow up seeing this chaos and it shapes how they view money responsibility and trust. Some even carry those scars into adulthood repeating the same mistakes they witnessed and that cycle of broken families and hidden struggles keeps going.

In many cases gamblers tell themselves they’ll fix it before anyone finds out but the truth is the more they try to cover it up the deeper the lies get until the relationship has no more space for trust. Secrecy in marriage breeds suspicion and suspicion turns into fights and distance.That’s why some people say it’s better to open up early even if it’s hard because sometimes a partner can become the strongest support system to break free from the habit. But if the gambler waits until everything is damaged beyond repair then the only thing left might be regret and a broken home.

[bettercrypto]

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?

Let's define what partners are first. As far as I know, when you have a partner in life, you shouldn't hide anything from each other. It's unfair if one person is completely open with you,
but you're not fully open with them. However, if you're both open about everything, it won't be difficult to handle unexpected challenges that come your way as partners.

Hiding things can become a root of conflict between a couple because it can seem like you don't trust them. If your partner knows you're gambling,
they can at least remind you when they notice you've reached your limits.