How to Respond Use planned caring confrontation instead of explosive responses Stating what you want too strongly, by screaming and being pushy, puts people off. Compliments actually work wonders in the heat of an argument. Expressing positive regard for someone during a conflict makes it much easier for the person to open up to your ideas. Sometimes a written dialogue can help you to handle the situation. Discover your weak points by discussing it with a friend or someone skilled in communication.
Nobody is to blame for somebody else's gambling behaviour.
The only reason a gambler wants to gamble is because they want to. To gamble, or not to gamble, is a choice - nobody can make a person gamble. They may feel 'as if' they have no choice but to gamble, but this is not true, because all ex-problem gamblers chose differently. Keep in mind that the best strategy is to be aware of the facts about problem gambling. The more you understand it the better you can handle it.