The Dr. John Delony Show Husband Spent $27K on Mobile Games
Nov 5, 2025
A woman uncovers a shocking $27,000 in hidden debt linked to her husband's mobile game addiction, igniting concerns about trust and financial infidelity. Meanwhile, a man seeks advice on supporting his wife as she considers returning to work after being a stay-at-home mom. Another caller grapples with how to confront a friend whose drinking has become worrisome, prompting a discussion on compassion and direct confrontation. The conversations highlight the complexities of relationships, financial choices, and the need for open communication.
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Secret $27K Mobile-Game Debt Revealed
- Kenna discovered her husband had hidden $27,000 in debt spent mostly on mobile game purchases and had stolen from their HSA.
- The repeated lying destroyed her sense of who he was and triggered distrust from past trauma.
Set A Clear In Or Out Path
- Decide clearly whether you will stay or leave and communicate that choice to set expectations for rebuilding trust.
- If staying, impose strict accountability like brick phones, monitored devices, and phased access to accounts for 30–120 day checkpoints.
Use Concrete Accountability Tools
- Build a concrete, time-bound path to reestablish trust with checkpoints and surveillance if needed.
- Use tools like Bark or Covenant Eyes and remove internet access from the partner's phone during the trust-building period.