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Just Said Yes August 2021

Worried my fiance might blow our wedding budget on gambling

Maja, on December 9, 2021 at 12:11 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14

I love my fiance, we’ve been together for a couple of years and I honestly thought he was the perfect man until a few days ago. He showed up to the house with a brand new car without telling me anything about it beforehand. At first I thought it was a prank, but he confessed he landed a big ass jackpot or something and used the money to “treat himself.”


Once I calmed down, I confronted him about gambling in the first place, and then compounded the weight of not using the money for the house or the wedding (God knows we could use it) instead of blowing it all on a car (we each have perfectly usable cars already).


The worst part was when he told me that he put down his whole paycheck on a roulette spin (?!) and got lucky. He mentioned he might try it again as a “great way” to get cash for our honeymoon at the site where he got the first win. I was beside myself with rage. I’m really worried he’ll go through with his idiotic idea and that he’ll ruin our marriage before it’s even had a chance to begin! Please help, what do I do???

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Latest activity by Merel, on April 14, 2024 at 5:07 AM
  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
    Samantha ·
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    Ask him how he would feel if you spent your paycheck on a pair of shoes lol. Seriously tho, if he doesnt take your concerns seriously, thats a dealbreaker for me

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  • Heather
    Super November 2021
    Heather ·
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    Eeeeek!! PLEASE stand your ground. Do you guys already share an account? My cousin and her husband had a ROUGH year three years ago because of his gambling addiction.. There were times where there was an overdraft on their account, and a point where he used up all their savings. Smiley sad While it took some time she had to get a separate account ASAP so he wouldn't touch it. He still gambles every now and then, but it's not as bad as it was before.

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  • Griswold
    May 2019
    Griswold ·
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    Please don't even think of marrying this guy until you get these issues sorted out. This is a huge red flag.

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  • Melinda
    Expert March 2022
    Melinda ·
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    Gambling Addiction is a huge problem.. You need to hold off on the wedding and sharing accounts until he gets this sorted out and gets help.

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  • Lisa
    Rockstar July 2022
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    I agree with this! I strongly recommend that you have a separate account for your money, instead of a shared account with him, and also consider postponing the wedding until the gambling issue is resolved.
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  • M
    VIP January 2019
    Maggie ·
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    This is so much bigger than just worrying about your wedding budget. I agree with everyone else that this needs to be addressed now, before you get married (not sure how long you have until your wedding). Please separate your finances and get professional help. If he refuses counseling, go alone.

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  • Sharon
    Super September 2021
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    I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Yes, this goes so far beyond blowing your wedding or honeymoon budget. This will be the rollercoaster of your life, worrying about how to pay bills if he blows a paycheck on a bet. And what about if and when you have kids? My best friend's parents got divorced because her father would often gamble his paycheck away and couldn't support his family. He was a wonderful father and person in every other aspect minus that one addiction so I understand you feeling like he's perfect for you and how difficult this must be for you. But that is a huge issue that needs to be addressed before you enter into a marriage. Would he consider going to Gambler's Anonymous or getting some kind of professional help?
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  • Shannon
    Super July 2022
    Shannon ·
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    Most people who gamble only tell you about their wins and never about their losses. And the majority of gamblers LOSE overall. The fact that he risked his entire paycheck is a huge red flag. Eek!
    Glad you found out before your wedding.


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  • Fiona
    Super May 2024
    Fiona ·
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    This is an extremely worrying event. How many times has he been gambling with other amounts of money in the past. He must of won quite a bit of money to buy a new car. Can he take the car back? I know in some places they have like a 7 day cool off period where they can take the car back. I would be very concerned about this behaviour.

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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    This is a giant red flag. The gambling, impulsivity and lack of communication with you on financial matters are all serious issues. I suggest you think about this very hard. He's very unlikely to change.

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Yikes. Postpone wedding planning. Get thee to couples counseling ASAP.
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  • Ashley
    Beginner January 2023
    Ashley ·
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    You Have To Address This Now.

    In that story he made MULTIPLE decisions he should not have made without consulting his partner. That is not okay, healthy, or stable. Keep your money separate and tell him if he makes that decision you will want to postpone the wedding. Issues with finance is the #1 cause of divorce, and the divorce rate is sky high. Gambling addiction aside, he cant make huge financial decisions without you. That is not okay. It will never be okay.

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  • T
    Savvy May 2023
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    I would definitely hold off the wedding and get a separate account until her can stop gambling. This is a huge red flag. Well there is actually few of them.
    Red flag 🚩 he bought a car w/o consulting you. That’s a big purchase
    Red flag 🚩 he doesn’t understand the consequences of his actions because he’s considering doing it again 🚩 he spent his whole check on gambling.
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  • S
    Just Said Yes June 2023
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    At a minimum I would postpone the wedding and go to counseling. This has multiple red flags you should not ignore. IMO I would cancel the wedding and break off the engagement. The minute you sign the marriage certificate, his debts and credit (good or bad) become your problem as well. A lot easier to break things off before you legally get married. Sorry to hear you are going through this but may be a blessing in disguise because he is showing his true colors. Hang in there.
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