Gambling addiction? Not the casino kind but playing cards with the boys every night!?

What can I do to make this man understand that it is an addiction or am I over reacting and it should be ok for him to be out every night till 2 or 3 am playing cards.


Yes every single night.


I have given up arguing.


Need advice.

Gambling addiction? Not the casino kind but playing cards with the boys every night!?
First of all you have to look at how much he is losing and winning a week... If at week ends he is losing over 100 dollars and he cannot afford it... you need to tell him to STOP!


Now if he's actually just breaking even and losing maybe 50 dollars a week, then let him do it... If you don't mind him going every night... which I would be extremely pissed if I was a girl that every night my man (even if your married) is going out and playing cards. I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life... but when I was younger I use to tell my girlfriend I was going out to play POKER with the guys... In reality I was playing "poke her" just not with no guys... I'm not trying to put thoughts in your head your man is cheating. Maybe he really is playing poker... But if he really is don't you think he would be playing at a casino if he had a real addiction and not just a 100 bucks a night or less?





Good Luck! Tell him more time with you.. or kick him to the curb.
Reply:I have a strong suspicion he is not only gambling. Sorry. You cannot change him. Rehearse the serenity prayer. You'll need it.





God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,


the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.





Good Luck
Reply:it depends on how much money is being lost to the gambling. or is he winning? are you more upset that he is gambling money away or that he is not spending enough time with you and your family. maybe if he will not comply after so many attempts then you should give him an option. gambling or you??