Hi Gary and all, I am needing super-de-douper codependency advice today. Last night, my hubby was pounding on my door, which is odd. I didn't answer because...
It does sound like he is near/at bottom. Hopefully, his mom will find out the truth, and more importantly, belive the truth this time. Sounds like she didn't...
Cara, You Wrote: I am needing super-de-douper codependency advice today. Last night, my hubby was pounding on my door, which is odd. I didn't answer because...
Thank you, Gary. I can assure you he will not receive money from me. I feel very sorry for him but I truly don't want him impacting my life and my children's...
Well, yes I would love to pay him back--but then what happens?? Do we end up like this again? Thats what i said to him at 3 am when I was packing his lunch. I...
You are right in not paying off the bookie...it doesn't stop the gambling problem, it only leaves him free to place another bet w/the bookie. You said that...
I am assuming that the "tax money" is money that belongs to BOTH of you? Of course it is not alright for him to spend this money to support his gambling...
Kim, You are absolutely correct . . . you will end up in the same situation again and again and again. And it is also totally understandable for you to feel...
Hello everyone, Forgive me for the length of this. As everyone else here, I have a dilemma. Not quite as drastic as some of the stuff I've read here, but a...
Hi everyone, I am feeling angry and frustrated today. It's a little ironing that Gary has discribed a financial situation that he is faced with, IRS and taxes,...
You have known this man for 5 years, he has lied and cheated and stolen from you and his mother and you "love him dearly" . .. plus you have your own children...
Knewsjunkie, You Wrote: Forgive me for the length of this. My Response: No need to apologize. That's what this message board is all about . . . people helping...
Hi, it seems you have the same problem most of us here have. You love a gambler. Well I will tell you I really don't think your CG will change without a good...
Suzi, I am going to open a savings at my bank in my name only to move the money around. I just put him on the account recently so direct depisit of his checks...
Hi, In response to the 2nd job question well he already works 12 hour days and drives 2 to 2 1/2 hous so it's not an option. His health is not great either....
Gary, Please, you don't have say you are sorry for the length of your responses. I greatly appriciate them. You and all others here have been a great support...
I have worked really hard over the past few weeks distancing myself from my husband. It seem that everytime he gets the opportunity he wants to tear me down. ...
no you are not by yourself i was not married to my cg but we did live together and he also left me for another woman and that was in april of this year he use...
Gary, Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. And no, my b/f (I hate that term. It seems like such a silly term for middle-aged people to use) and I...
Kim, Thank you so much for your response. I hear what you are saying and will take your advice. 10 kids? Wow. You'd think your husband wouldn't have time to...
Since my earlier e-mail didn't get a response, I'll repeat my queston again. This is still bother me. My CG hasn't called in over a week, so I'm still not able...
Personally, I'd follow the friend's advice on being proactive and filing charges. I've never had to file charges against a significant other, however, my drug...
You have just described just about every compulsive gambler that I know. They are the best liked people with everyone else. They are generally very outgoing,...
Deergasy, You Wrote: I have worked really hard over the past few weeks distancing myself from my husband. My Response: Once you have determined that your...
Grazynka, I can really relate to what you are going through regarding the legal matters you spoke of. I ran into much the same kind of obstacles with my tax...
Susi, Thank you so much for your reply. You really hit a chord with "buy you expensive gifts but let everyone know what they did...." That is EXACTLY what he...
This here lets you see how Scred up the Ctiy of New Orleans is. There concale is not worth A good gd and i know and so do most of you you from the news meada. ...
A lot of what is appealing about compulsive gamblers when we first meet them is their charm . . . learning about "gradiosity" is a good thing for us. A lot...
basket: You words ring so true. This post and your previous post really hit me hard, but in a good, painful way, if there is such a thing. I've spent the...
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