I don’t know what to do

Hi,

Has your partner sought any professional help? He must be close to rock bottom to be gambling money for your daughter’s Xmas presents. I would suggest being honest with him and taking him off your joint account if that’s possible.

I used to gamble massively (clean for 3 or so years and in a good place now thankfully) and as embarrassing as it seemed at the age of 28, I had to reluctantly let my parents take control of my finances. That was a good starting point, although did have relapses as they can’t control you 24 removed link

At my worst I have stolen from my parents and used their bank cards. It sounds like your partner may be in denial and not admitted to himself of his full problem and that is always the main hurdle.

This is my first time back on this forum (randomly) in a few years but alway good to try and help and speak about gambling problems when possible.

Adam

Does he want the support thats the main question i was in a similar position i had countless relapses after relapses, i wasent offered any support and i had to do it all by self ive manage to do 141 days however i understand this addiction alot more, the question is he aware he has a problem thats the main question, i wouldnt wish this addiction on my worst enemy very few people have managed to quit without a relapse i managed to do nearly 3 years before i had a relapse, i got to complacent however few have managed 10 20 30 plus years and still going strong