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Quote from: michellee on December 25, 2023, 01:56:01 AM

Quote from: sompitonov on December 24, 2023, 09:40:01 AM

This happens unnoticed during the game. The player himself will not be able to understand exactly when the line between entertainment in gambling and real family life is blurred. Therefore, this needs to be very strictly controlled. The stakes are too high, but usually no one thinks about this, but rather thinks about game strategies, odds, potential winnings and who to borrow money from next time. If a player’s head constantly thinks about such things 24/7, then his family will leave him sooner or later and it will be almost impossible to get her back. It’s better not to let things get to that point and try to control yourself. After all, if we lose our family, then ultimately we may lose ourselves.

That's a problem often faced by gamblers. They often exceed their limits in gambling, causing disturbances to them and their families. Whether this is due to the use of money that exceeds the limit or the length of time, they gamble and don't do anything else.

And playing gambling for too long really makes a person forget about time. They have too much fun gambling even though they have other activities. Especially if they have to fulfill their living needs by working, and they are also often late in doing something because they are still gambling.

If he is the head of the household who is required to work but instead chooses to gamble frequently, he could run out of money for his family. That was if he couldn't allocate some money for gambling. And that has happened a lot in society.

The player thinks that in gambling he will win money that will help him avoid problems or quit a job that he does not like. In the player’s mind, after a huge win, you can do whatever you want, please your wife with expensive gifts or a vacation near the sea. In reality, much more often the opposite happens. To pay off debts, you will have to work more than usual and your wife will leave so as not to participate in the player’s problems. It turns out that it is better to appreciate what you have and not chase the illusion, otherwise you may be left with nothing.

There are other cases. Sometimes a wife can immediately notice that her husband (player) has changed, and immediately understand everything. After this, she will take tough measures and will not allow her husband to continue losing money from the family budget. But there is a downside, she won’t be able to be with him all the time and if he wants to play, he will always find a place and time for this.

Gambling, as a fantasy of rapid riches, generally fails! The Truth: the house always wins. Gambling to fix life's problems is absurd, like expecting a cyclone to clean your house. The erroneous attitude behind this behaviour must be recognised. Unrealistic optimism about a lucky break is perilous. Not a strategy, but an escape.

In relationships, a vigilant spouse may seem helpful, but its just a bandage. She may stop the financial bleeding, but what about trust, respect, autonomy? These are casualties too. Partner control doesnt replace personal accountability. Gamblers must face their demons or continue gambling.

Consider the big picture. Gambling addiction reflects unhappiness and cries for help. Not only money, but fulfilment, self-worth, meaning. Holistic well-being, not simply financial literacy, is the solution. We must develop resilience, purpose, and life happiness.