Topic: Can Gambling affect your relationship? - page 33. (Read 4469 times)

The OP was exactly accurate on the strains gambling can have. Honesty is the best policy after all. If you aren't honest about gambling to your partner, it won't be long before they catch on anyway. Especially if finances are combined.

I think a gambler should be responsible in that if he wants to live a life of continual financial risk, maybe that path is not worth bringing another person down. There are already tough times in relationships, amplifying these with gambling mistakes does not seem worth it or fair to the other person.

Addiction could really be solved out without the need of those therapy or other peoples advises about quitting on something that you had addicted but i do agree on the fact that it would really be just that too easy to

say and tell to other people but it is really that something that hard for us to be able to say that they cant do such thing because we know that each person does have that different approach and control or discipline towards themselves and this is why some could be able to recover and some would really be that remaining on becoming addicted. This is why it would be always wise that ones you do touch up yourself on gambling then always be wary about that potential risks on getting addicted. Always set out limits and never ever consider on crossing the line when it comes to spending because we know that people would really be that
becomes impulsive on the time that they would be experiencing losses on which it would really be that so common that spending up more money when chasing up those money.

Affecting relationship? Its one of the effects if you do tolerate out such addiction. Your wife would leave you, your own family will leave you if you do make yourself still hardheaded and not hearing out
others suggestions and advises. Professional help? This would be your last resort but this doesnt guarantee about recovery but at least you are doing such action to solve out the problem which it
isnt really bad either.

...to some point, yes it can... that's if it actually goes to its extreme.... maybe the guy can't even provide for his family..., he's getting fucked up already... Yeah?? Some peeps are that insensible - that the last cash with them is usually seen as a deposit for trail, instead of fending for Thier families...
Well, I'll still say I'm NOTinto any dude that gambles - not because it's a temperament that cannot be adjusted, buh it doesn't give anyone the Sense of being responsible at first site... He could own a casino stall if he wants.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

It's technically addiction and not gambling in general. Man, people should really learn to differentiate between the two since gambling is almost always brought out together with addiction due to the bias the world has. Addiction often leads to people making decisions not really influenced by their brains but by their wants. You can see how this goes with kids. They often get in trouble or hurt themselves, but since there's an adult supervision around it's easily remedied, but when you yourself is an adult? There's nothing to help you fix it. At least immediately. Therapy is an option but it's an option, something you willingly take, and we all know how addicts are most of the time.

Funny as well since you answered your own question. If you want examples of it there are a lot of threads in this section iirc. Some might not exactly be what you want but eh, worth reading the first few pages at least.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/gambling-discussion-effect-5463432
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/gambling-experience-using-loan-money-5461319
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/learning-from-those-who-have-experience-5465781

Your question: Re: Can Gambling affect your relationship?

Then you have answered it yourself:

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Being a gambler must be responsible. You should not gamble beyond your financial limits where you ruin your plans for enjoying the game. Gambling is not a recommended place to make money quickly, let alone multiply it. So if you really want to gamble, then you have to have limits that you need to think about so that you don't damage anything financially and so on.

You have narrated so well about the effect of gambling in relationship and I believe everyone who understands what gambling addiction is and what a healthy relationship should look like will definitely agree with you on this. However, I wish to state that whoever that wants to gamble and the person is married can as well do that with the approval of his spouse or wife. If both of them should agree that they gamble, that means they should set out their salary either 5% or 10% of it for gambling purposes and this will be in the custody of the wife. When that percentage is exhausted for that month, no more gambling.

A gambler glued to a relationship, not sure the type Op is referring to, should always look out for their loved ones. If they spend such a huge of resources, more than their earning, definitely the relationship won't stay peaceful. Some players gamble with their spouse, which helps the fun, and also enhance healthy gambling. Whenever a party in the relationship, is not conducive with gambling, it can also ruined the bond. However, not every relationship can be quivered by the gambling behavior of their spouse. Some true relationships support or encourage their friend or family to gamble happily and responsible. Hence, gambling cannot separate some type of family entirely, despite the financial dispute it may have caused them. Newly met spouse or formed home can be broken if money finishes or insufficient food to eat. That will or can be the fault of the gambler for putting gambling first in his family. I'd, always, say that in anything regarding gambling. It cannot be generalized, to some people it's possible, and others, not possible. Because people think and adapt differently.   

Your topic sounded as though you were asking on what was the opinion on that but, here you are giving all the answers.

It’s not hidden that, gambling has come in between a lot of relationships with most individuals mostly not within the gambling industry, seeing it for some evil or immoral act and those who gamble to be immoral and irresponsible people who can’t better their life and ends up wasting it away on gambling sites or shops.

Well, this believe has turn out to be the case for most due to what is observed amongst many gamblers who don’t mind spending more time than they should in game houses and online, thereby wasting more than they could in time and resources, not brining enough home for there wife and kids.

How could it not strain there relationship at this point. It would and so, gamblers just have yo watch it and be cautious of developing bad habits.

You are bringing an interesting question and I feel like I will be taking the time soon to research it.

What was gambling at its very beginning meant to be for?

You say it was meant to be a popular kind of entertainment and an escape, but when you watch some documentaries or also a series on Netflix like the Peaky Binders, gambling was always used to make money off of other peoples' money and to make more money with the money that was already there. Horse racing in particular was a big thing and while it looks like it was to entertain people, which it also did, it was essentially to make money for those who ran the operations.

I guess everything was somehow meant to make money because gambling involves risking money. Otherwise they could have made bets with things of no value, but they didn't as the fun/goal is that value goes from one hand to another hand.

It is very possible that when a person becomes too addicted to gambling, he often neglects his obligations and responsibilities. So that the gambling activities carried out can not only take up the money he has, but his time can also be taken up by gambling. Meanwhile, partners and their families need both of these things, because if we talk about providing, it's not just material, but it has to be physically and mentally. So it is natural that gambling addiction can cause the breakdown of a relationship. Because harmony in the relationship is no longer created.

It will start affecting your relationship if you are using money that is needed for your basic expenses.
From your example, you said they are just using penny from what they have earned. This is why, they have no problem.
But once people are abusing their funds and spending more than what they can afford, problems will arise.
Your relationship with family, friends or colleagues will be strained especially if you owe money from them due to your gambling habits.

Anything you don't let cause a strain to you, wouldn't dare do so. Whether good or bad.

What gambling is to one, is quite different from what it is to another. With such in mind, the reasons why you gamble, the activities you have to put aside to gamble, the resources and time it demands, should be weighed properly.
 I also think that if one gets lucky breaks or wins while gambling more often than losses initially, it is goes a long way to make one understand if it is something that would cause more stress and affect our relationships or if it is compatible with our living.

The gambling will not affect the relationship,but the gambling addiction will affect the same.Because from the gambling addiction the gambler will not give the money to their family,this will affect the family monthly income and expenditure.So the gambler also not contribute their girlfriend expenses,if he is unmarried and had a girlfriend.The gamblers will say some reasons and escape from their family monthly expenses.In later days,the family woman will not tolerate such things.Finally the wife of gambler will apply for the divorce,if he quit gambling.It may help to back his wife,or else surely the gambling addict family will broken into two half.

Posture would be totally be messed up if you arent really that good on handling your emotion and your mindset because this is where people do mostly fails on which having that control or getting in line with their initial plans earlier because on the time that you are on a situation where losing money then it would really be just normal for a human being to have that kind of reaction which it would really be that impulsive which would really be mixing out your mind and your emotion on which if this thing happens then you would really be losing of track on what you must do or to the things that you do have set earlier. You would be likely be forgetting those things along the way which it would really be resulting into those decisions which arent supposed to be done. Gambling addiction could definitely be able to disrupt or would really be affecting things specially relationship whether on your family,girlfriend or relatives which if you dont like for these things to happen
then it would really be just that good that you would really be needing to have that control or something i should say that it would really be that so crucial.

I have really saw two couples who share betting code for each other, yes they literally bet the same matches and the day it went well, they celebrate together and the days it cut, they laughed it off and act as if nothing happened, that is what relationship is about right, mutual understanding and the fun of it and what amaze me about their betting spirit is that they don't fund each other, each one of them bet with their money and it's literally  a penny from what they earn, so it's nothing to worry about and they discussed about the amount they stake each week to avoid unnecessary later explanations.

I don't think gambling affects relationship if you are been open to people around you, tell them you do and it doesn't change anything. Here, it's a normal thing as side husle for some and make sure that they have another means for putting food on the table, the day they won, they cheer up their friend and family and the day they lost, they still cheer up and turn up to other activities as if nothing really happened. Isn't that is how gambling is meant to look, fun fun all day.

A gambler shouldn't be trusted with any public funds or hands over public offices as he may compromised the office. Usually a gambler is someone who is mentally unstable and unhealthy also unlikely to think wisely rather than profits making in every single bets that they places which is another problems we are all facing today. Whom ever that can control their gambling exercise can actually be reasonable although do not quotes me wrongly as their are responsible and educated gamblers who gambles either ones in a blue moon.

Gambling addiction can lead to many evils which strain relationships. How will you feel when your partner wastes the family savings on gambling? Some people even go to the extreme of taking loans and wasting the money on gambling. Some people are so addicted to gambling that they don't pay attention to their partners and children. Some have lost their jobs because of gambling addiction which made them mismanage their firm's funds or fail to perform their statutory tasks.

It is also abnormal to hide your gambling activities from your spouse.  He/she should be aware of how much you spend on gaming, your losses, and your gains. There should be open communication between both parties to avoid misunderstanding.  Gambling should be seen as entertainment and not as a part-time or full-time job. Gamblers should also have a gambling budget that will guide their gaming activities. When you are spending more than you have budgeted, it is a sign that you are losing control. There is always a need to periodically evaluate our gambling life so that we will know when to take a break or seek help.

If I'm not mistaken, we've even reviewed threads like this on several occasions in the past. but let's get to it, and I'll refer to the theme of the title of this thread. "Can Gambling affect your relationship?", of course yes, and that cannot be denied at all from the impact or consequences of someone who gambles excessively.
 
Well, everything you describe in this thread is the answer to the theme question of your own thread title. However, you need to remember again, gambling in this era has become a legal part of entertainment and is regulated by laws passed in every country where it is legal. Likewise with every license owned by a casino, especially those that have a reputation. gambling, is here to entertain every group of people who enjoy it. However, there are certain conditions so that someone can play it. one of them, is the age that meets the requirements. Everyone is free to play as they like, with risks that must be borne by the gambler himself, especially if in the end you lose the bet. There are lots of people who enjoy this hobby, some only play it occasionally, just for entertainment, there are also those who think that gambling can make instant money. However, many of them lose control of their gambling, ultimately becoming addicts. For those who have a relationship, whether household or partner, it will have an impact on finances and harmony in the relationship they build if they do not have self-control over their gambling. but not all gamblers who have partners are addicts.

It's important to know, addiction is a condition that makes a person lose control over something. well the question is, who is to blame at this point. the casino, or the gamblers.  For me, the fault lies with the gambler himself. because if you don't want to be part of a gambling addict, you need good self-control and responsibility. accompanied by a broad understanding of gambling itself.

Gambling is presented as the center of entertainment, but people have gradually taken it to a different level. In gambling, people tried to find temporary pleasure by placing bets. But now people could not keep it as entertainment due to excessive greed and addiction. Some have moved far away from their families due to excessive gambling. Someone else is sitting with doubts. A gambler cannot live a normal life under these circumstances. As a result of over-time gambling, most gamblers are now completely estranged from family, friends and relatives. If a gambler conducts gambling out of control then his relationship will definitely suffer.

That is the reason why a gambler should maintain himself on his posture when he gambles. Posture in a manner that mentally and emotionally, he's in control.

Because without controlling yourself, you're having a problem that only you have to deal with and also have to solve with. If you can't do that, you'll have hard time with your relationships and it's a domino effect even with financial strains as well.