How would you feel about your husband going to the casino?

Question

I hate it but my husband keeps doing it quite often..he doesn´t spend a lot of money (never more than 100 euros) but it is still money and our financial situation is really bad now (my husband has been unemployed for 10 months and we have debts)

Answer 1

It is time to lay down the law with your hubby and tell him no job = no casino. No one loves the casinos more than I do, but I never spend my rent/bill money at the casino. I always go with "extra" money that I can afford to lose. I would take a stand and tell your hubby no more casinos until he gets a job. I would also let him know that you are sacrificing something like going to the movies or shopping with the girls to let him feel that he is not the only one sacrificing for the good of your relationship. Good luck!

Answer 2

Anyone who is gambling with money they can't afford to lose has a problem.  Me and my bf love to go to the casino once in a while but only with money we know we can afford to lose should that happen and if there's nothing extra, than no casino.

Look up credit reports and credit card statements to make sure he's only spending 100 becuase it could be more than that or even sinking you further into debt without your knowledge.  Its also time to lay down the law ans say no job, no casino, you can't afford to lose money you barely have.  Look up some questionairs he can take to determine if he has a gambling problem and needs counseling because that sounds like addictive behavior.  The amount doesn't matter, its can he control himself and be able to say no when the money isn't there.

Answer 3

Your husband is telling you he is only spending 100 Euros but my guess is that he is spending alot more than that.  You would be wise to check your credit report (they are free in this county).  If you have credit cards or any other sources where cash can be obtained, check them out.  A credit report will tell all about credit cards. Don't be out in the cold. Being unemployed, your husband knows the casino money would be best suited for household expenses but a "gambler doesn't know that" rather a gambler keeps reaching for the stars and hopes that he'll strike it big.  If he is using credit cards for cash, you won't find out about it until it is way too late. Who takes care of the household bills?  I hope it is not your husband.  Please stay on top of this before it is too late.  Your husband needs gambler's anonymous.      

Answer 4

There is no excuse for being unemployed for 10 months.  If he is fit and able to go to a casino, there must be some job he can get if he tries.

Going to the casino is a luxury that you should be involved in only if you have money to spend/waste, which you don't.

He needs to be more responsible and get a job.  Once he is earning good money again, he can go to the casino.  He is not being fair to you or the family what he is doing.