Is it unhealthy if you prefer sports gambling instead of dating?

[Plaza23]

I've noticed that I may be addicted to sports gambling. Not that I have a problem where I'm gambling more than what I should (i rarely play lots of money - i like to start off with $50 in my 5 dimes acct and then just see how much I can build it up, and if I crap out then i start back with another $50. I'm just committed to the challenge of turning nothing into something).

So, I been playing regularly (everyday) since last October, and I have to say it feels like I'm hooked. I have absolutely no interest in a social life, because I get more joy from analyzing games, trying to build my business (I consider gambling my own personal business), and I've lost all interest in women it seems. My head tells me its unhealthy to feel this way, but I cant help it. I was married before for 6 yrs, so its not like I'm missing out on something that I've never had. I was married, i was happy in the marriage, i've experienced that.

So is this unhealthy? Is it unhealthy to feel more passionate for a hobby or your own business, than a social life?

[face]

once you finally get bored and go to a party you could find yourself in a situation where you have no entertaining stories at all bc of your sports betting addiction
that's what happened to me, i realized i had become very quiet and boring, and other people were funny and interesting
of course you can fix it, but maybe you should test it out

[TheCentaur]

trying to build my business (I consider gambling my own personal business)

This cracked me up for some reason

You're just introverted, nothing wrong with that

I think your attraction to females will come rushing back as soon as you come across a cute smile and a perky bouncy rack

[BennyBigNuts]

Closet-homosexual maybe?
Anyone who doesn't like getting laid is just plain odd to me.
That, or you are fighting your sexuality preferences.

[TheMoneyShot]

What if you sports gamble and date??

[AchillesTG]

Find a girl who likes to gamble!

Post a personal on Craigslist just for grins

***My wife loves the ponies and enjoys making her own NFL bets***

[sickeric]

I am with the OP here,,,, at least gambling and analyzing games is fulfilling and real.... chasing skirt and headcase women is boring and mundane.

[thetrinity]

women bore me to, every oyster in 1 of 2 categories, either has nothing going for them and is boring as hell, or has a good job and is boring as hell or stuck up.

[RudyRuetigger]

this isnt ask rudy in the daily newspaper

fukk off and give me a winner in the early game

[Bostongambler]

Depends on what type of trim you can date.

[DiggityDaggityDo]

I don't care so much about dating either.

I love fukking though.

[smitch124]

Yes.

[ParlayininHTown]

I'd prefer to date, but I am pathetic and clueless around women. It's hard to find reasons to even try.

I just bet on sports to pass time and mask pain. It's not really masking the pain worth a shit lately, though.

These games can't get my mind off all the self-doubt and self-hatred like they used to ...

[Plaza23]

I'd prefer to date, but I am pathetic and clueless around women. It's hard to find reasons to even try.

I just bet on sports to pass time and mask pain. It's not really masking the pain worth a shit lately, though.

These games can't get my mind off all the self-doubt and self-hatred like they used to ...

Thats how I feel I think. I was really happy at one time with my ex wife, and I just dont think I have the capacity to fall in love with another woman. So dating anyone new will never meet my standards. So why waste these new women time if my heart just isnt into it? Lot of people get divorced to find someone better. But I was content with what I had. now I dont have it for various reasons, and I dont have the effort or internal drive to try to find it. Even my sex drive is pretty low.

Gambling gives my mind something else to focus on. I hate myself for it. It doesnt seem healthy.

[Dr.Gonzo]

I'd prefer to date, but I am pathetic and clueless around women. It's hard to find reasons to even try.

I just bet on sports to pass time and mask pain. It's not really masking the pain worth a shit lately, though.

These games can't get my mind off all the self-doubt and self-hatred like they used to ...

Seriously dude, if you're white just go on a trip to Thailand or the Philippines.

[Cuse0323]

Slippery slope, my man. I won't say it's unhealthy but that 50 bucks may turn into a hundred then five and so on. You may be able to control it but I started like that and it hasn't even been a year for you. Just stay smart, it's doubtful you win long term so just don't blow your whole wad. Have fun with it but don't let it consume you. Plenty of fun shit to do out in the world besides gamble.

[Big Bear]

we all have our vices bro. But why not have both?

[Big Bear]

Slippery slope, my man. I won't say it's unhealthy but that 50 bucks may turn into a hundred then five and so on. You may be able to control it but I started like that and it hasn't even been a year for you. Just stay smart, it's doubtful you win long term so just don't blow your whole wad. Have fun with it but don't let it consume you. Plenty of fun shit to do out in the world besides gamble.

Yeah my new favorite hobby is to get really stoned and go mountain bike on crazy ass trails.

Fukkin busted my ass hardcore was about to ride into a creek , slammed on the breaks fell straight over my handle bars and knocked the wind out of me. Hell of an addrenaline rush though!

[Big Bear]

Slippery slope, my man. I won't say it's unhealthy but that 50 bucks may turn into a hundred then five and so on. You may be able to control it but I started like that and it hasn't even been a year for you. Just stay smart, it's doubtful you win long term so just don't blow your whole wad. Have fun with it but don't let it consume you. Plenty of fun shit to do out in the world besides gamble.

best advice i can give is dont drink and gamble at the same time. Got drunk as fukk and lost a ton of money
i think i will stay sober in casinos from now on.

[DiggityDaggityDo]

Seriously dude, if you're white just go on a trip to Thailand or the Philippines.

It's true. White guys are the black guys in Thailand.

[ProlificalD]

Stop the chronic masturbation....you will gain interest back in women REAL fast.

I think I have the opposite problem...in the past 3 months I may have made just over 50 bets when my pace would have been 150-200 bets. My sportsbook accounts have remained stagnant for the most part.

I think a date is worth more than a few bets as in time....even if there is no outcome. Its the best way you can reflect upon yourself. Betting sports and not returning a value for your time is pretty much the same as playing video games at home. Its entertainment, don't try candy coating it as a business.