How to get your husband to cancel his weekly poker game
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How to Encourage Your Husband to Cancel His Weekly Poker Game
Summary:
Discover how I managed to persuade my husband to spend his Friday nights with me instead of playing poker with his friends.---
For years, it bothered me that my husband played poker with his friends every Friday night. When I suggested spending Fridays together, he insisted it was his only time to hang out with his friends.
Determined to make him choose me over poker, I tried various tactics. Initially, I suggested staying home for a romantic evening, which worked a few times. But eventually, he realized my intention.
I also attempted to plan outings to events he might enjoy, like action movies and car shows. However, these weren't always available, so this strategy didn’t always work.
After six months of attempts, I was ready to give up. But then I had an idea: challenge him to a game of poker. If I won, he’d stop attending his weekly game; if he won, I’d pay for a trip to Las Vegas. I spent my free time learning Texas Holdem online and practiced both virtually and at local casinos.
When I felt confident, I proposed my challenge. Predictably, this led to a heated discussion about needing guy time. Sensing my moment, I asked if I could at least watch a game. He pointed out that only players were allowed.
I teased that if he could play, how hard could it be? This sparked his competitive nature, and he proposed a wager: if he won, I'd fund his Vegas trip; if I won, he'd give up his poker night.
After initial skepticism, he accepted. We started with $100 in chips, agreeing the first out was the loser.
In the end, I lost, but my husband was impressed with my skill. Excited by the challenge, he decided to stop attending his Friday poker game, and now we spend Fridays playing poker together at the casino. It's been two years, and our relationship has never been better.
Sometimes, embracing your partner’s interests can lead to unexpected closeness.
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