Re: Poker & Your Girlfriend
I explained to my girlfriend (who is a smart cookie) about how I've read 5+ poker books and explained a little of the math of it. Thus proving that it is profitable to play as I am a winning player. Even explained my win-rate over dozens of live sessions to shut her up.
I also told her:
"I can't be THAT lucky, it is my Skill, and heck if I am THAT lucky then you should be happy because you're with me: the Super lucky one" lawl
She would fully understand that poker (for me) is +EV, except for the fact that she (like many women in this situation) do not listen. They just keep their pre-existing notions on gambling and hold to them.
My girlfriend finally understands somewhat, but I do my best to never bring up poker. She may accept it and understand it somewhat, but she doesn't need to hear about the gambling.
Gambling is a touchy subject for most peoples. And if it isn't a "touchy subject" then that person is probably a gambler, and a loser at that (as the ratio of losers to winners is massive).
One final note in convincing your girlfriend that poker is perfectly fine:
Money Talks.
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