discussion Would you date someone with a gambling addiction?

[Yayo94]

One of my family friend was dating a gambler and she eventually found out he was stealing her savings to gamble. Like tens of thousands of dollars. That doesn't mean all gamblers would do that, but it's also an addiction that people can't control and it's something you need to be very aware of and comfortable with moving forward. Relationships are worth it, until they're suddenly not, just be aware. 
 

I probably wouldn't

[Dolce Vita]

hell no, gambling addiction aka lack of financial sense is a huge red flag 

[STARFUCKER]

If I really liked them

[єѕℓαм]

Why tf would i do that to myself 

[Gesamtkunstwerk]

Everyone I've ever seen with a gambling addiction has stolen money from their friends and family to gamble

 

So no, I wouldn't do that, I don't need to be with someone that makes me go from broke to bankrupt

[The7thStranger]

No. He will drag you down with him.

[monologueNacafe]

Probably not the best place to ask for advice on this tbh (especially based on some of the responses).

 

But if they aren't willing to seek help (go to Gambler's Anonymous, therapy, or even legally sign themselves off the casinos, etc.), then you probably should not continue pursuing a relationship.

 

If they plan on trying to stop, then it just depends on what you are willing to deal with. There are many people with this illness who do get their lives back on track but it isn't an easy road.

[EdgeofTeeth]

Definitely not. I have two good friends who have gradually developed gambling addictions so I know I would have a really hard time empathizing and being sympathetic if I had to deal with it in a partner.

[Khal]

No  

 

I'm currently witnessing a straight couple that's friends with my bf go from having enough money to buy a house, to having to borrow money from him every month because the guy has a gambling addiction.

[airplane]

I'm very scared of gamblers and gambling so i'll be staying awaYYYYYY

[Romova99]

No, but if he becomes rich for that gambling addiction then yes.

[DeadInside]

It means he's not afraid to spend money, use that to your advantage