Question by isthistheabyss: My boyfriend is a compulsive gambler. Do I “help” him hit rock bottom and if so, how do I do it?
Mostly sports betting and poker. He goes beyond broke and owing everyone. Things get scarey with threatening phone calls. Been together for 2 years. We don’t live together. We’re both in our 50’s and the kids are grown and gone. Help.

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Answer by booooooooooooby
get a new boyfriend

Answer by PHILLIP B
really, no need to help him. he will hit the bottom all on his own. you might consider an intervention or suggest gamblers help groups to him.

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