I think one thing that I am curious of is the percentage of folks who gamble who are either married or in a long term relationship and how it affects that relationship and how the gambling is percieved by your significant other. What does your spouse have to say about your gambling? Have they or would they respond negatively or positively on this subject? Do you keep them informed on the wins and losses? or just the wins? haha. Are you honest with them about your gambling or is it something that is completely under wraps? Personally I've kept most gambling to myself as its usually a very small amount that is insignificant and therefore not really worth bringing up. However, If I had much larger wins, or losses. then surely I would keep my partner in the loop. What is everyone's take on this?
I am married and living with my wife and kid and I can boldly say that I have overcome the stage that gambling will be interfering with my family life, in the early stage of my gambling days, I was confronted with case of mood swings and lose of concentration when I try to gamble while at home, so from point I hard to set boundaries and make some adjustments that eventually helped me out of the dilemma, and at this point both my wife and kids give me the space anytime the noticed that I am serious on my phone or PC regardless of what I am doing that point in time.
I have heard a lot of stories about how gambling has destroyed many relationships, but what I also noticed is that those who find themselves in such situations are those who try to hide their gambling activities from their spouse, I think it is better to let your wife or girlfriend know you gamble so that they won't disturb you unnecessary out of curiosity.
When I have a big winning, I always tip my wife from the winning, and let her know it is her share of the gambling winnings.