My husband seems to be really obsessed with the Mega Millions Lottery and talks about "when we win" this and "when we win" that. You and I both know my husband and I are never going to win. He buys one ticket every week. I don't want to waste money on something that isn't going to work out in our favor. Should I let him have his fantasy or tell him to get real??
2006-09-20 03:29:32 · 211 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
A few bucks a week could be a thousand by the time we die!
2006-09-20 03:33:47 · update #1
Will if one ticket a week is going to put that much of a financial burden on you then I think that a lot of us on here can start a fund for you so that you will have food on your table and a roof over your head.
I know that this isn't the winning answer; but let the man at least have his dream, if he does win the big one, then you will be all up in his face telling everyone that you are a big winner, and that your husband hit the lottery.
52 dollars a year isn't nothing compared to the million that he could win. You can't win anything if you don't play.
How much do you spend on your dreams, I didn't see any of that in your question. I am going to guess it is much more then that, a year isn't it.
2006-09-21 04:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by g3010 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
One ticket a week is not considered an obsession. I know of people who buy $20 worth each week. They might win some lesser prizes, but that just encourages them. Unfortunately, it seems black people buy more than they should, and it's not just the Mega Millions. They buy 'scratch-offs' by the dozens. And when a new 'plan' comes out, most people obsessed with the Lotteries can't get to the new one fast enough. But I don't consider a dollar a week an obsession. It is played twice a week, and I buy one for each drawing, and I'm on a fixed income. It doesn't interfere with my lifestyle and now and then I win a buck or two, so I consider it 'entertainment. And remeber, SOMEBODY has to eventually win. Just look at those 16 bakery workers who played it every week for a year, and they all will get more than $150,000 each for their efforts. And there has been times when a person played it just one time and won, so don't be so negative. Think: "The next one could be ME".
2006-09-21 03:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by son of the South 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
a week is going to put that much of a financial burden on you then I think that a lot of us on here can start a fund for you so that you will have food on your table and a roof over your head.
I know that this isn't the winning answer; but let the man at least have his dream, if he does win the big one, then you will be all up in his face telling everyone that you are a big winner, and that your husband hit the lottery.
52 dollars a year isn't nothing compared to the million that he could win. You can't win anything if you don't play.
How much do you spend on your dreams, I did
2014-10-28 11:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes because you have a better chance of getting a raise, struck by lightening, have an elvis sighting than you will winning the lottery.
besides your tax dollars go into it also. why put more than you can afford into something that won't give back?
it's better to invest in mutual funds and they don't pay very well... the key is.. PAY very well.. least a mutual fund pays.
he has got to find other ways to use the money and other things to occupy his mind that is more rewarding and doesn't involve false sense of hope.
and everyone else can relax finally along with himself.
i'm sure though he may or may not enjoy it there's a tension there.
he could just put that very money he uses for a ticket into a fund jar... and by the end of the year it'll be like winning the lottery!
really, i mean that jar will pay out better than any ticket can (due to the odds involved)
2006-09-21 06:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
Are you so poor that a fiver per week would make the difference between starving or not. I would bet you waste at least that much yourself. Do you drink coke or any other soft drink? Do you buy snacks when you go out? Sure seems like you are paranoid. It appears you have a computer and probably have other things to go with it. You sure can't eat a PC so why do you need it. Most likely you have a TV and sound system as well. I would not be surprised to know that you have credit cards and use them and then have to pay that high interest that you do not need to pay. If that is the only thing you can find to complain about then you sure had better look in the mirror and talk to the person you see there.
2006-09-20 15:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
One ticket a week???? I would let him play. I bet you have some ways that you waste a bit of money too. He doesn't sound obsessed to me. He sounds like a guy who's a dreamer and a talker and he's probably just trying to engage you in conversation. The best conversations are always about dreams, hopes, and fantasies. You sure sparked a lot of intense debate with this question. It's interesting to read how others feel about gambling and marriage.
2006-09-21 06:33:35 · answer #6 · answered by JennyF 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your husband is only spending one dollar a week on the lottery, I really would not think of that as a problem. A ticket a week is a real respectable and controlled amount . He is in a real common category for a player. There is nothing wrong with investing a dollar a week for a chance at winning the big one. Most people I know have the same dream. And wouldn't you be surprised if he were to win. It does happen. And if it does happen, I'm willing to bet you will appreciate his efforts. I know. I have hit a couple good amounts myself. I wish you good luck!
2006-09-20 16:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by taboobiker73 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's okay to spend a few bucks a week on something-as long as your husband doesn't let it control him. Allow him to indulge once a week, a set amount, and make sure he doesn't go over that limit. (It would probably be a good idea to discuss it with him first.) The lottery is viewed by some as a pasttime, while others see it as addictive. The question is, which one is it? Does he have control over the situation? It's just like any other "comfort habit"-like buying a pack of smokes (I'm not implying anything here, just using it for illustration purposes.).
2006-09-20 14:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by sportyblush 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I understand your frustration. Your husband's fantasy is leaking into reality. Still, he's only buying one ticket a week. If he was like the folks I see lined up at my local stationary store buying upwards of hundreds (not an exaggeration) of dollars a week in all sorts of lottery games, then he may have a real problem. Compulsive gamblers make it hard to hide their addiction as you will immediately feel the financial effects of their betting (lottery games are gambling games). One ticket a week is not excessive. His unrealistic expectations need to be met with more of a reality check. Let him have a fantasy, but remind him of the overwhelming odds. Don't worry about a few dollars a week adding up to thousands over the years. If we all took stock of the small things we buy for ourselves each week (coffee, newspapers, gum, etc) that too can add to thousands over the years. Tell him to lighten up, but don't stop him unless he spends too much money. That dollar amount is up to the both of you to decide. Good luck and win big!
2006-09-20 03:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Grudge 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
One dollar a week? Are you kidding? Do you drink bottled water, drink soft drinks, buy lunch at work, drink Starbucks coffee? If you answer yes to any of the questions you are spending at least ten times that amount. This is harmless if he was spending 5 bucks or more a day on the daily games I would be concerned. To the women who think it is ok to nag your man about a dollar a week get real were not having it! To everyone else if I ever win the Mega Millions this is the toy I want. Sunseeker Predator
http://www.sunseeker.com/
2006-09-20 14:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by Bigboi47 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋