When Andreas Sow and Beverly Tan met at work 12 years ago, they had an undeniable connection.
“We wanted the same things: settle down early, start a family early, have two kids,” said Andreas, now 36.
“Our personalities also complemented each other. I am an introvert, she’s more talkative. I guess it was a good balance.”
Beverly was willing to help Andreas out even while they were dating because she thought his was a one-off debt.
What Beverly did not know then was that Andreas was harbouring a dark secret: He was a gambling addict.
A year into their relationship, she found out.
“He asked me to bail him out of some debts, so he had to come clean as to why he needed the money,” said Beverly, 35.
“He promised me…
