Joey glad to see you post. I agree I watch sports in a whole different way now. I got off easy though. I soon realized that I was counting on total morons to do the right thing in order for me to win a bet. Now I count on myself and just play poker and bet the ponies for fun.
I don't miss sweating out games anymore.
I don't miss sweating out games anymore.
Joey,
Great thread.
I recently stopped gambling (did wager heavy on BCS Title Game) and the wife went shopping and I said you aren't going to ask me if I want to go and she said "in 6 years, I have never seen you leave the house between Sept- April on Saturday or Sunday.
You are right, I get so much more done and feel better. I really don't watch sports much anymore. Personally, I think it is nearly impossible to watch sports when you stop gambling and don't have a team that you cheer for (at least in the pros for me).
I don't even want to think about the number of friendships and relationships I have ruined because of gambling. Every weekend I had an excuse as to why I couldn't go out. I always look back up on it with great sadness, as I have realized that I have lost some good friends along the way and would snap at people for no reason when losing. I was always easily agitated when I lost. Sitting on the computer like a loser listening to a Hawaii Basketball or Football game, hoping some 20 year old fucker could score to cover a wager.
Now, I feel much more relaxed and realize that there are other things, but as someone who doesn't drink, i do find myself getting a little bored without the action.
Great thread.
I recently stopped gambling (did wager heavy on BCS Title Game) and the wife went shopping and I said you aren't going to ask me if I want to go and she said "in 6 years, I have never seen you leave the house between Sept- April on Saturday or Sunday.
You are right, I get so much more done and feel better. I really don't watch sports much anymore. Personally, I think it is nearly impossible to watch sports when you stop gambling and don't have a team that you cheer for (at least in the pros for me).
I don't even want to think about the number of friendships and relationships I have ruined because of gambling. Every weekend I had an excuse as to why I couldn't go out. I always look back up on it with great sadness, as I have realized that I have lost some good friends along the way and would snap at people for no reason when losing. I was always easily agitated when I lost. Sitting on the computer like a loser listening to a Hawaii Basketball or Football game, hoping some 20 year old fucker could score to cover a wager.
Now, I feel much more relaxed and realize that there are other things, but as someone who doesn't drink, i do find myself getting a little bored without the action.
I'm in the club also. Thankfully, they're now 11. I never thought that I'd get through the year they were 3. Twin boys with another that was 5 years old. My wife was on bedrest for the last 4 months and I was trying to take care of my 5 year old at the time. And she was two weeks late with the boys. I don't know how I survived that, I really don't.
