OH NO...Wife is Not Happy with Pool...Help!

I'm an early bird, my wife likes to sleep in. Most weekends, I've crusied AZ had a couple cups of coffee, fed the dogs and played 20-30 racks. The wife gets up around 10 to a fresh pot of coffee and everyones happy.

If you are taking care of your obligations you have nothing to feel bad about if you want to go out and compete. If you aren't doing your part then you need to reassess your priorities/obligations. If you are carrying your weight, then there is somethng else going on. It is her insecurity about something that is at the root of the problem.

Ultimatums do not work whether you give them or receive them. A tree that doesn't bend in the wind gets blown over....


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Here is what works for me:

Have a set pool playing "schedule" and stick to it. (women love schedules)
If you have a tourney or something, tell her about it well in advance. (women hate our last minute plans)
Do your "honey-do" list before playing pool.
Try to play when she is not home, or is otherwise busy. (this is free pool time for you!)
Try not to play when she is struggling with the kids or otherwise overworked. (she will get mad if she thinks you are "playing" when you should be helping her)
Always invite her to every event, even if you know she wont go.
Try not to come home drunk or too late.
Keep it reasonable, and keep a balanced life, dont try to be gone every night.
Tell her pool relaxes you.
Be a good husband in all other areas.
Encourage her to have her own hobbies.

However, I would NOT try to make a wife play pool who has no interest in playing pool, you will just frustrate yourself, and neither of you will have a good time.
 
What works for me is my wife to be married more than me.

I also spent time watching tv shows she wants to see to try and balance the force. I average two days a week out playing.
 
My wife is perhaps the coolest woman on earth. She tolerates my pool activity. She is smart enough to understand that its not just about pool, its about my sanity and that every man needs an outlet from the daily grind that supports the family. You can fill in the blank in regards to the "daily grind", everybody has one or if they are real men should have one.
 
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