my wife left me she has a gambling problem what do i do?

Answer 1

Thank you lucky stars and close any accounts that have your name on them.

Answer 2

First and foremost, I'm very sorry that you are having to deal with this. It must be very difficult. You probably feel betrayed, lonely, confused and uncomfortable. The good thing is that you no longer have to deal with her addiction. I think it's good that she left because she did you a favor. Although that sounds mean, I know that is what is best. People wth addictions, including gambling addictions are selfish and always put their family last. Family is supossed to come before anything and anyone and she failed to realize that. You are worthy and you deserve a lot better. Athought it maybe hurt more than anyone could ever understand, you are doing the right thing by just staying strong. Although you may never forget her or stop loving her, it's best that you two divorice. That is what is best,espcially if you have children, unless she is willing to seek professional help. Just stay strong and be positive. Things happen for a reason.Good luck!

Answer 3

I would visit an organization like CoDA (Co-dependant annonymous). You can speak with other adults who have also felt attachment and loss. They usually have nightly meetings after work around parts of the town you live in at various community centers and churches. There is also a very good website for information on how to deal with with gambling addiction http://www.ncpgambling.org/

Answer 4

The very first thing you need to do is protect your credit. Cancel all joint accounts and credit cards. If you own a home jointly, see if you can buy her out and get only your name on it, if she accrues debt, you risk losing it if her name is on it. Alert credit agencies that you are at risk, and they will flag your account and contact you if anyone tries to get credit in your name.

OK, that's the financial stuff, now the emotional. You are going through something difficult and need counseling. If your wife is willing to go through counseling for her problem and your marriage, great. If not, you could still really benefit from going to counseling to get past this. Family counseling would also be a great idea for any children you many have, as this will be extremely difficult fo them, too.

I'm sorry you're going through this.

Answer 5

the gambling can ruin u financially and take over the life u once had as u knew it. if u can't get her to go through some kind of therapy u will most likely need to seek a divorce, to save yourself from financial ruin. u may have to face the fact that this is not going to work.

Answer 6

File a legal separation so that she can't accrue any more debts attributable to you. Try to separate your finances as quickly as you can. Don't give her any money that the court hasn't ordered and try to get custody of any children.

Answer 7

All u can do is hope for the beat. Talk her into counseling and for you, take good care of urself, dont get too caught up and forget about ur life, until she gets better, its best u two be apart.

Answer 8

Move on. You are better off without her. She would only put you in debt if she has problems with priorities of money.

Answer 9

Joey my friend, the only thing you can do is pray for her and ask God to give you strenght, and to change your wife's habits and her heart.....prayer opens the door for God to work in our lives...Jesus loves you and hates a broken heart.....God bless ya

Answer 10

Get on with the healing process and be glad you are out of the situation.