Advice re significant others disapproving of gambling
Most non gamblers truly don't understand. I think you should just be honest with him about how it makes you feel. I would say this is something that you enjoy doing and he needs to accept that just as I'm sure there may be things about him that you don't like but choose to accept because you care for him. I would not go to Vegas for the vacation if the expectation is that you will not gamble at all, choose another destination. It would be torture to be in my happy place and not be able to do things that make me happy. Money is a very big issue in many marriages and I think a critical issue to talk about when/if you think the relationship could go towards marriage. I think you should be able to do whatever you want to do with money you earn from your hard work. As long as you are not borrowing money from them to support your gambling, it's not for them to complain about. I'm sure you don't tell them how to spend their money. I don't think you can make anyone enjoy gambling that just doesn't get it but I think they should still respect that you do enjoy it. I wish you good luck in the relationship but I think the best way to handle is simply being honest about it. I don't think you should quit gambling unless you are doing for yourself or you will end up resenting him. You shouldn't have to change yourself to make someone else happy.
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