I have officialy entered "The Twilight Zone" In a good way
For the past few days my wife has been hanging around the computer while Ive been playing poker. About 2 days ago I gave her a chance to play on the micro tables at stars and she sat and played for about 2 hours. She won like $3 playing .5/.10 limit. Here I was at work today slaving away trying to earn a living when I get this phone call:" Hi Honey, I was playing poker today and I won you some money" I was like "wtf" So I thought she was messing around on the micro tables again. Turns out she played .50/1 and won $15 and was having a time of her gambling life. So I offered to setup and fund an account for her on Stars so she can start playing and she said that it was a good idea. I'm totaly freaked out now, for 3 years I've played poker she never once even watched me play let alone wanted to play herself.
My only question is what to do now? I dont want to ruin the experience for her so she'll lose interest but yet I want her to be able to hold her on and have some fun. I dont know how to proceed with teaching her to play. Any ideas?
Red
My only question is what to do now? I dont want to ruin the experience for her so she'll lose interest but yet I want her to be able to hold her on and have some fun. I dont know how to proceed with teaching her to play. Any ideas?
Red
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if shes the competitive type that likes to be the best possible at everything...maybe get her a book or suggest a website
if this is just a fad for her which will quickly burn out...just let her have her fun at 50c/$1
Seriously, just let her have her fun on the site. If she starts losing, tell her to lower her limits, or go to the play tables abit. Give her a book or two to study up on. Let her experiences find it's own level of enjoyment for herself. Hey, even watch her play instead of playing yourself. See how she does, give pointers here and there, but don't critize her play. Let her have fun with it.
If I were you though, I would be telling her that the initial investment you made is a one time deal. Any further need to reload is HER responsibility. Just a bit of insurance for ya!!!
on the other hand, she might be an undercover agent from the government...with a really really good mask
(btw jumping on her at any other time is probably okay
I find it is a good way to spend time with my wife while doing something I enjoy.
The danger is when she gets to the point where she notices some of the holes in your game, or calls you on your dumb plays
also this is a great oportunity for you guys to do things together. Have a poker night with friends and family. My girlfriend and I will go out to dinner one night a week at one of the Red Hot Poker locations and play in a free tournament together.
Just enjoy the fact that she has picked up another simular intrest.
She's past the jittery stage but needs much practice. I think this is a good exercise for her _if_ she has the interest.