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‘My partner is a gambling addict - he leaves me when we’re out to go on the fruit machines’


In this week's Lalalaletmeexplain column, Lala replies to a reader who is concerned about their partner of three years' gambling addiction after reaching their "wits' end"

Every week thousands turn to her to answer their questions (no matter how embarrassing), and her funny, frank approach to love and relationships has made her the ultimate feel-good guru. It sounds like the main way in which it’s impacting on your relationship is that you feel neglected when he favours fruit machines over time spent with you on nights out, despite knowing how much it bothers you. "Addicts are not bad people, they are ill," says Lala (Image: GETTY)If you do intend to stay with him and eventually live together when your children are older then I would urge you to protect your finances.

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