my cg took our holiday extra money and went to the casino - that #$%#$%@#er. Actually, I knew he was gonna do it - I actually put it in my budget, so I am not...
Not buying gifts for his family sounds like a good natural consequence. If anyone asks about it, I would tell them exactly why there are no gifts. Don't give...
sorry to hear about your CG. I give up too! I left my CG husband 2 months ago. I am living on my own with a 20 month old child. And it is super tough....
I remember when you first started posting. You were so sad and desperate. You have made tremendous changes since then. I can only imagine the challenges you...
yeah right! I already told his sister (when he wasn't in the room) and her response was stunned silence. She has a big mouth, though, so she will tell his...
How do you set up a budget that "allows" your c.g. to throw away money? You are giving him permission to do it by giving him access to this money. I know you...
It took me a long time and a lot of heartache to really understand and act in such a way that my CG spouse could no longer "take money" and gamble it away....
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I left my CG husband almost two months ago. My baby and I are living in an appartment. I have consulted lawyers and have taken necessary measures to secure...
I pupni, I know this is hard on you and the baby. The fact that it is Christmas doesn't help either.... There really is no time limit. That is something...
Child support is not optional nor is it your call to determine if/when your husband supports his child. Your child deserves and needs to be supported by both...
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Husband has been working his program for almost a year now with conviction. Had one relapse and got right back on his program about 2 months ago. He sees...
Good Deal!! It's always nice to hear something positive!! Have a great weekend, and I hope the small things keep happening for you!!! "God please keep my...
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Hi..I'm new to this forum and I was really hoping to get some advice as to what to do. I've read all I can on websites, but not sure how to approach my situ. ...
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Whew - OK that last email was too brief and i couldn't help myself; HOWEVER, if you are fine with the situation the way it is, great. He will NEVER have any...
A few things to consider.... 1. Giving him any money, or allowing him access to money, or helping him in any way continue to gamble is enabling the addiction -...
My CG is working the program and has NOT gambled in a few months. But as his patterns goes, he's looking for a quick way out of the debt he has caused. He...
Thank you so much for the reply..I guess I needed a bit of clarity and guidance. I have a feeling that things will get worse (even though I sincereky hope they...
Thanks Kim I actually need some harsh words, to help get my mindset right. I am getting a lot of other things from our friendship, esp during the "dry" months...
where to begin???? Well, a very critical concept for you to understand is that of ENABLER. (sometimes called co-dependent). Learn as much as you can about...
I have learned that with my CG spouse, after access to money was cut off, he continued with his driven need to control and manipulate financial decisions....
This is probably not the advice I should be giving you, because it will only help him in the short run, BUT (I can't help myself) - right before he gets his...
Hehe.. I actually tried that once..not to help him, but when I came to some half hearted decision to maybe not get involved with him, even if its just as a...
But you are already "sucked in" or you would not be worrying about it all the time. Honesty with yourself is always key but very much so when in any type of...
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