OK, my wife was talking to me today, and indicated she was seriously concerned I am "addicted to poker", and that I'm in denial. I wasn't sure how to respond.
OK, I must admit, I like poker... But am I addicted? I play around 1x/week (usually a bar game). Probably once a month, I'll substitute a trip to Ho Chunk Casino (for the bar game) while on my days off (this falls during the week when my wife is at work, and I'm always home to get the kids from daycare, etc...). I do spend a fair amount of time perusing CT and PCF threads (maybe 30-60 mins/day). Of course, more so in recent weeks with the MTTD approaching.
I can't even begin to count the number of local players I know that play 2-3x per week (or more).
Other than what I've spent on chips/tables/chairs/etc. I'm a relatively consistent winner, so poker hasn't bankrupted us. I play with poker money, not household money. And I've used my BR to fund a good portion of my poker room upgrades.
My wife says poker is taking time away from the family, and she's probably right to some degree.
I know my wife's upbringing was very devout and religious (does not like poker or euchre, etc...). She will play Uno... lol. I was raised in a home where family functions always ended up with a game of cards (of some sorts). As a young kid (10-13 years old), I spent my summers over at my grandparents home playing cards with them all the time.
I believe that if I were occupying my time with bowling, gardening, or riding bicycles, she'd be more accepting of these types of activities (as hobbies). She seems to take offense that an "activity" she doesn't feel is worthwhile is taking time away from the family.
The wise person would probably tell me that my wife's perceptions are the reality... But I enjoy poker, and don't want to give it up simply because I think my wife was raised in a home where cards were taboo.
Anyway, not sure if I'm looking for serious advice, or just venting.
OK, I must admit, I like poker... But am I addicted? I play around 1x/week (usually a bar game). Probably once a month, I'll substitute a trip to Ho Chunk Casino (for the bar game) while on my days off (this falls during the week when my wife is at work, and I'm always home to get the kids from daycare, etc...). I do spend a fair amount of time perusing CT and PCF threads (maybe 30-60 mins/day). Of course, more so in recent weeks with the MTTD approaching.
I can't even begin to count the number of local players I know that play 2-3x per week (or more).
Other than what I've spent on chips/tables/chairs/etc. I'm a relatively consistent winner, so poker hasn't bankrupted us. I play with poker money, not household money. And I've used my BR to fund a good portion of my poker room upgrades.
My wife says poker is taking time away from the family, and she's probably right to some degree.
I know my wife's upbringing was very devout and religious (does not like poker or euchre, etc...). She will play Uno... lol. I was raised in a home where family functions always ended up with a game of cards (of some sorts). As a young kid (10-13 years old), I spent my summers over at my grandparents home playing cards with them all the time.
I believe that if I were occupying my time with bowling, gardening, or riding bicycles, she'd be more accepting of these types of activities (as hobbies). She seems to take offense that an "activity" she doesn't feel is worthwhile is taking time away from the family.
The wise person would probably tell me that my wife's perceptions are the reality... But I enjoy poker, and don't want to give it up simply because I think my wife was raised in a home where cards were taboo.
Anyway, not sure if I'm looking for serious advice, or just venting.