Significant other hates your poker obsession and you don't know what to do???

[xOneCoolHandx]

Well then that makes 2 of us!!! Lol

Post any advice you have. Unless it includes not playing poker anymore lol.

Story of my life. I met my current wife when I was playing poker for a living. She decided to become a dealer so that she could see me more often, but she got tired of that after a while. I quit playing for a while, went to law school and built a law practice, while playing poker here and there along the way. Now, I play a little more frequently when I have the chance, and we have been able to negotiate a happy medium. I think the important thing is to find things that she likes to do and when she is doing that, you play poker. That seems to work for us.

 

[Amanda A]

Ha Ha Ha... well my hubby doesn't hate it, but sometimes he complains I'm playing all the time. LOL not true, I say, compared to people who really play all the time. I agree the important thing is your partner has stuff they like to do while you are playing poker and they don't depend on you for attention 24/7. I'm actually very lucky cause hubby likes to play the guitar, so he plays that and I play poker.

 

[VBB112]

Playing poker live was a big part our relationship early on. I started playing online when she was in grad school. She plays an occasional DON every few months. I enjoy SNG and MTT's so I like to play minimum three hour sessions. I typically schedule those when my wife has evening meetings. But I need to be flexible. Sometimes those meetings get cancelled.

 

[fletchdad]

After winning some tournaments, my wife got a lot better at being ok with my playing poker.

 

[andreypuch]

If the other half hates poker, then there must be a reason. A person can't hate something for no reason. Try talking to her. Your obsession may interfere with your relationship. Maybe your favorite is simply not enough attention and she is jealous of you for poker. Obsession is a bad thing. Try to distribute Your time equally.

 

[Kenzie 96]

People who are obsessed don't listen to any advice other than their own, so what are you going to do?

 

[newelis74]

What I would recommend is that you try to improve on what is really the basis of the question, I don't think it's just because you play poker. Many times it can be due to the time spent ... The best thing is that you create a routine! That is my humble advice, I do not know what your case is but maybe it can be of help! Regards!

 

[Thiagon]

When I spend a lot of time playing, my wife is uncomfortable.
I try to organize my schedules well so that my game does not interfere with any commitment.
This way, well organized, I decrease the chances of other people being dissatisfied with my hours playing poker.

 

[fletchdad]

After winning some tournaments, my wife got a lot better at being ok with my playing poker.

I need to correct this post.

After cashing (not winning)

 

[Sebarios59]

My tastes are my tastes, if others do not like it, it is not my problem

 

[spr0ck3t]

fold pre. did you get into poker after meeting them? if not, seems like a thing to iron out first...

 

[Poker Orifice]

People who are obsessed don't listen to any advice other than their own, so what are you going to do?

Looks like he lost the obsession

Last seen Dec.2019 (this thread is from June 2019)

 

[Poker Orifice]

The answer is pretty simple...

 

[Fredski]

not alone

Well then that makes 2 of us!!! Lol

Post any advice you have. Unless it includes not playing poker anymore lol.

maybe try and play less. Me too my girlfriend thinks i play too much. i reduced my playing. we'll see

 

[Kenzie 96]

I need to correct this post.

After cashing (not winning)

Don't forget to mention this small correction to the better half. :dong:

 

[Zorba]

Well then that makes 2 of us!!! Lol

Post any advice you have. Unless it includes not playing poker anymore lol.

Trade the partner in for a new model.

:top:

 

[pokersextreme]

Avoid spending more than you can afford and don't tell her lol.

 

[Alex70793]

Well then that makes 2 of us!!! Lol

Post any advice you have. Unless it includes not playing poker anymore lol.

Try to attach to poker, if it does not work then break up.
If your other half does not share your interests, then it is not your other half, it is obvious, everything is logical and simple.

 

[Natta777]

You need a balance between playing poker and family if you are not a professional poker player.No one shares my interest in poker in my family either. I try to play in my free time, or to combine household chores at the same time as playing.