03-06-2010, 01:01 PM
Hi Bernie
You have raised a very good question. We had a discussion on a similar scenario at our GA meeting recently. Various opinions were voiced.
Strictly speaking, you should not tempt yourself. Were you a poker addict when you were gambling?
If so I would definately say don't play cards. Why risk it?
For me, I was hooked on "the pokies"...I believe they are called fruit machines in the UK.
I guarantee I would not like to tempt myself with even the smallest bet on those things ever again.
Re me and playing cards (poker) however. It never has and never will give me that "buzz".
So for me, I have no problem with playing social games of cards.
If I thought I was getting any "thrill" out of playing these games however I would stop immediately.
I guess it depends on the person.If you are unsure about whether it may cause you problems, you would be better off to err on the side of caution & not play at all.
Others will have different opinions. These are just mine. As always I am open minded and willing to listen & change my mind, if others have a different point of view.
Best wishes
Roy
You have raised a very good question. We had a discussion on a similar scenario at our GA meeting recently. Various opinions were voiced.
Strictly speaking, you should not tempt yourself. Were you a poker addict when you were gambling?
If so I would definately say don't play cards. Why risk it?
For me, I was hooked on "the pokies"...I believe they are called fruit machines in the UK.
I guarantee I would not like to tempt myself with even the smallest bet on those things ever again.
Re me and playing cards (poker) however. It never has and never will give me that "buzz".
So for me, I have no problem with playing social games of cards.
If I thought I was getting any "thrill" out of playing these games however I would stop immediately.
I guess it depends on the person.If you are unsure about whether it may cause you problems, you would be better off to err on the side of caution & not play at all.
Others will have different opinions. These are just mine. As always I am open minded and willing to listen & change my mind, if others have a different point of view.
Best wishes
Roy