My husband plays all the time and watches it on television. I am worried that he is becoming addicted to it.
2006-07-10 08:55:06 · 17 answers · asked by Autumn M 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
I can understand your husband completely. I have always been a model citizen: hold a great job, provide for my family, eat brockely, and avoid sugar. But since I discoverd poker, if I am not playing, I am thinking about it. The draw is very strong, and for the first time in my life, I feel like I have a habit that I cannot disipline. It has already caused me a ton of hours at the table, though money wise, I am probably ahead.
I have already told my g/f that if she forces me to choose, I will pick poker over her. Your husband may choose the same. So be careful about what you want to tell him.
I know for me this will be a phase. So I am going to allow myself to enjoy it while it lasts. May be ur hsbnd is also going through a phase.
My advice is not to block him, but, to just let him know you are there also. The phase will eventually pass.....
2006-07-10 12:13:03 · answer #1 · answered by Poker Head 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
There are people that play golf or other sports a lot too. Golf seems pretty harmless but people often bet on games and can spend a fortune on equipment. I've met golfers that play five or more times a week.
His playing poker this often and watching it on TV is probably not even close to an addiction.
It becomes a problem when you believe that he harming himself or you. If you feel he is neglecting you too often or is spending lots of money you don't have then it is clearly a problem. Otherwise it is just a hobby like any other and a good social activity for him and his friends.
2006-07-11 05:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by ZCT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh. Excellent question. My girlfriend & I are in the same boat. When does it move from a hobby to an addiction? I have no idea. All I know is it's nice to share a bad habit with someone you love, so maybe you should pick up the habit, too! It would be a great way to spend some time with him!
2006-07-10 09:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is too bad for him to want to go out and play poker and do his thing. But if he starts getting depressed or very angry when he loses money thats when it becomes a problem. Just tell him that you dont want it to become a problem but if it's just for fun it should be okay.
2006-07-10 09:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a decision. Support him or confront him. If you believe that it might be an obsession, it probably is. Intervene and make sure you do it carefully. If it becomes a gambling problem, your family may be doomed.
However, if you feel it's "casual", support him. Someday, go with him. Of course, once you get there, give him his space. Hang out with the wives. However, this shows him that he doesn't need to "run and hide" away to relieve his gambling woes.
2006-07-10 09:01:09 · answer #5 · answered by Scott D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be worried too, is he losing a lot of money? or just playing for fun? Gambling can be addictive, go to the gamblers anonymous site and see if they have a list of symptoms to watch for-good luck (no pun intended).
2006-07-10 09:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probably is getting a bit addicted. but it might blow over.
Is at affecting your family, your relationship or his relationship with the kids? 2-3 times a week and watching some tv is probably ok, but if it is causing him to stop other hobbies he used to have and if he is spending less time with you and the kids, you might ask him to commit to certain times with you (not times that interfere with his poker playing and watching).
2006-07-10 08:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might be addicted to poker, but are you sure that he isn't doing something else he does not want to tell you about?
2006-07-10 09:17:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is qweird is that you let him do it. you should try telling him not to go out. either he will go out anyway, in whcih case he is probably very selfish and maybe you shouldn't stay with him or he'll stop goiing out so much and you'll be happier. either way you win! And by the way, he might not really be playing poker. maybe he is...but...
2006-07-10 08:59:04 · answer #9 · answered by michaelscar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is if he's a degenerate gambler or is married to one of the fellas at the poker table.
2006-07-10 08:58:19 · answer #10 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋