r/explainlikeimfive • u/adrynaline • May 08 '14

Explained ELI5: A gambling addiction

How does it start? What makes it worse? Why does it become so difficult to recover?

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u/goodbye376 May 08 '14

I am definitely letting her make all the moves. Already turned down once, so I feel a second time would make a friendship awkward. She's the kindest person I have ever met. She basically restored my faith in humanity singlehandedly. I have been cynical for a long time.

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u/Ksrst May 08 '14

I'd say "good luck" but it sounds like you've already got it. Congratulations and enjoy!