Is there a short answer?

This guy spent so much money on prostitutes that they lost their house in foreclosure. She found a motel receipt and confronted him. Of course, he had to tell her everything and his dime store self-psycho analysis about this compulsion.

Here's what I just don't get. How does a guy, a husband and step-father to two children spend so much on hookers that he would nearly cause his wife and two step children to become homeless. They lost the house in foreclosure.

I guess I'm more appalled by the lack of responsibility than his fantasy life. I don't put much stalk in therapists or the subject of psychology. I think they're basically all nuts or self-serving vultures preying upon the misery of the others. So if anybody can explain this kind of behavior to me I'd sure appreciate getting some understanding. I knew this guy for 20 years. He was a preacher's kid and kinda weird as a result but I guess I'm just stunned at the cavalier attitude and total lack of responsibility on his part.

I just don't get why someone would destroy their family economically for sexual gratification or any reason for that matter. The only thing I was told about his habits was that he would spend money on hookers and hotel rooms and he went to places where you put quarters into a machine and women will appear and strip for you. SDtripping for quarters, now they have to some real cuties, eh.

Oh and this isn't some rich and powerful guy. This guy worked in retail as a manager or district manager. I just don't get how you take from your family for such absurd pursuits.

Any insight is appreciated.