Trident said:
Post Praetorian said:
So here is a philosophical consideration to be shared...if one were to determine that one's existence in the world were actually a detriment to one's own entourage, while equally considering that one's absence might pose a different problem of similar magnitude is it more noble to stay the course or abandon ship...?
For example, if one were to discover that one was an insatiable gambler whose persistent existence could only ruin normal familial stability, while at the same time recognize that one's absence would allow for one's newborn child to grow up without a close paternal figure is it preferable to cede to the demands of the present or to linger still further to accomplish the goals of a future tense?
To clarify, in the above scenario there can be no realistic thought of a cure for the disease in question and no real doubt as to the eventual discord with which the child might grow to view the one who lingered on seemingly for his/her sole benefit...thus given that both paths end in pain is it best to cut it to the quick so that it might be swiftly done, but be long in duration; or is it preferable to allow this given harm to fester, however allowing that any eventual parting might be considered more of a final blessing than a curse...?
OK maybe I'm not getting something, but why doesn't the gambler just tell his family he has a problem and get help? What's keeping him from doing that? Is it his own pride? If its his pride then he's at fault for whatever happens. It seems like he should be able to just face his problems instead of choosing between two types of running away (either permanently or continuously by being in denial).
Perhaps in his experience coming out and explaining that he has little to no self-control in an area of his life is a very difficult concept...perhaps it might even be considered the beginning of the unraveling of a web of half-truths that must necessarily lead to his departure in any event.
Or perhaps the gambler merely lacks the self-esteem or perceived familial support necessary to undertake such a strategy...?
Also, are you talking about yourself? Do you like to gamble and you just don't want to come out and say it or what?
Some might concur, given my chosen profession (no spoilers Ric), but no, I do not profess to have an overt gambling addiction...giving up a percentage of one's income in the hopes of winning some of it back does not strike this poster as particularly productive...