804: Beau's Bad Bets Bust Beloved's Bank | Feedback Friday
Mar 3, 2023
This week dives into the emotional fallout of a gambling addiction that left one listener $70,000 in debt, raising questions about trust and recovery. Another listener grapples with concerns over a friend's hasty engagement amid frequent bickering. The hosts provide insights on navigating financial and emotional challenges in relationships, along with touching on job insecurity after layoffs. They blend humor with serious advice, encouraging thoughtful self-protection and growth through these turbulent experiences.
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Blackmail Update
A listener's brother-in-law blackmailed her for sex using nanny cam photos.
The listener obtained a protection order, but her sister returned to her husband.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Recouping Stolen Money
Document all instances of theft and misuse of funds, ideally with a signed statement.
Lock down your credit cards, report fraudulent charges, and consider legal action to recoup losses.
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Leave the Addict
Leave the unhealthy relationship with the gambling addict immediately.
Prioritize your emotional and financial well-being above recovering the money.
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Your gambling addict of a boyfriend has put you $70,000 in debt, and now you're wondering if the notarized document he's agreed to sign will really be enough to ensure you'll ever see that money again. While you're smart enough to know the house always wins when wagering, you have a sneaking suspicion that the girlfriend doesn't. Welcome to Feedback Friday!
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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:
Your gambling addict of a boyfriend has put you $70,000 in debt, and now you're wondering if the notarized document he's agreed to sign will really be enough to ensure you'll ever see that money again. [Thanks to Corbin Payne for helping us with yet another doozy!]
You worry your good friend may be getting married before he's emotionally or financially ready — and the couple's frequent bickering just exacerbates your misgivings. Should you voice your concerns, or just let them go?
Recent layoffs at your company — of long-time and high-performing employees, many of your friends included — leave you feeling disheartened and insecure, even though you survived this round. Is preparing your resume the most logical next step?
Your 76-year-old mother has recently admitted to suffering serious health issues from the stress of caring for her dying husband and wondering how to take care of herself once he's gone. If you can't convince her to try therapy, how might you help her manage this stress that's tearing her apart?
Being a charismatic teenager who's always romantically approached might sound like a dream to most of your peers, but the truth is you hate hurting the ones you turn away. Aside from eschewing basic hygiene, is there a compassionate way to dial down the mojo?
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