So, I have told my fiance that I want to see his paystub. We share expenses and he gives me a certain amount of money per month. Many times he says he...
Well, I guess I have to assume that your fiance is a compulsive gambler? Or are you trying to figure out if he might be gambling and that could be why he is...
Tammy, In gam anon I am learning not to search my husbands wallet or check on his bank account balance or check up on him in any way. I have to let go of the...
I have to say that I agree with basket. My boyfriend is a recovering CG and I will not and have told him I will never again loan him money (I did twice and...
Hi Tammy, I can relate to what you are going through. I would like to share my experience and hope.I know that every situation is different so I am going to...
Those were some great responses and really made me think. I really appreciated the feedback. My Gam-Anon meeting here locally isn't very large at the moment....
Tammy, You Wrote: My Gam-Anon meeting here locally isn't very large at the moment. One other member at the only meeting in town last night. My Response: Don't...
Cheryl, Your reply brought back some memories to me. I was married to a CG for 30 y=rs. A little more than 2 yrs ago our divorce became final. "Letting go"...
Gary is a thousand percent right! At least if you can't let go of the PERSON (which face it folks, we can't do right now) then learn the phrase, "I'm sorry, I...
Gary is a thousand percent right! At least if you can't let go of the PERSON (which face it folks, we can't do right now) then learn the phrase, "I'm sorry, I...
- Gary, thank you so much for sharing your story. I just recently realized how much time I spend "checking up" on him and am never satisfied with what I find....
Reaching the point where I spent my time and effort and energy on ME and not on where he was or what he was doing was truly a liberating time. I think, for...
My favorite phrase to use so far, which is very difficult for anyone to argue with is, "I'm just not comfortable with that." If the person asks why not, I...
I am just joining right now, because I just found out about this group. I've been reading the messages on the Getting Past Gambeling website and aske if there...
He has ways of getting the money out of your account? Put your ATM card and checks in a lock box and keep the key somewhere hidden in your purse and of course ...
Get to your bank ASAP and take his name off of the account. If if means that you have to report your debit card lost then DO IT. The bank will send you a new...
ddddd, I can relate to your situation. My husband is a compulsive gambler and has lost more money that I know about. What I do know is that it is a substantial...
His name is not on my account, but he can walk right into the bank and take money out. He just signs my name. I have a name that can be boy or girl. I've even...
Deborah, way to hang in there. I'm glad things are working out. Our youngest daughter is getting married in July, so hopefully I can make it until then. Thanks...
Dana, If he can walk into your bank and withdraw money without i.d. AFTER you requested the id be asked for....it's time for a new bank. I would also complain...
Pick a bank where the tellers who opens the account will remember you - tell them when you open the account that your husband has a gambling problem and under...
Took me just 2 weeks to get my accredited Masters in this course. Already in line for an interview on monday to hopefully get a better position within the ...
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I am taking steps to protect myself financially, hopefully it's not too late. It drives me nuts, because when I confont him he just yells and goes off, and...
Every time I withdraw money from my bank account I have to produce my drivers license and the teller always looks at it then looks at me to make sure I match...
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Preventing the "going off" is crucial....My husband does the same thing. Then I end up defending myslef for stupid things like not telling him I paid the...
Or instead of picking a brick & mortar bank, pick a bank that has no physical branch. Due to my husband's nefarious extra-curricular activities, I opened a...
It's been a while since I have posted or been on here. A few days ago my CG took a $700.00 deposit from a client and blew it at the track. So today rolls...
Hmmm. Boy HOWDY have I been in your shoes! Try and stay as calm and as emotionally detached as possible, first of all. Secondly, what would happen if you ...
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