Razorback,
I was in your situation a few times. One particular time I used the money we couldn't afford to lose and gamble it all. 2 O'clock in the morning, my wife was waiting for me to bring home the money. I didn't know what to do, parked my car in front of Target two block away from my house. With the music on, just laying their thinking what to said to my wife. After 2 hours, I've decided what the heck, I am going home anyway. I started the car, but the battery was dead on me. I asked the security patrol for a helping hand and he told me want to but couldn't because he was driving a company car. After about 5 minutes, there's a homeless guy riding a bicycle passed by. He told me he can help, but asked me for a few bucks. I told him OK. He chased down one of the driver and help charged my car. I gave the man what I had left, which was $25. I didn't said anything, but the man told me......tell the truth...when you tell the truth, you only have to deal whatever the consequence once. If you lie, you will continue to lies to cover your previous lie. I went home, told my wife the truth and amazingly, she forgave me. She hates gambler, and I am a gambler. I lost a few bucks start of the season, and my wife ask me to quit. I made a deal with her, because I have confident in my ability to analyze games. I told her to come up 5K for me to bet a few games I like. She said, ok after these games, I must stop. I told her "NO,", If I win, I will continue betting until I lose the 5K. I have not lose, but making money every week. Now, even my bookie don't want my action. My wife as of this morning, told me to find a reliable bookie.
Bottom line, tell the truth, and if you like to put a few dollars in the game, admit it. I think all the wife, as much as they don't like us gambling, they hate more if we lie. If I lose, I told my wife I lose. There is nothing else to said after that. I hate losing. If I lose, I want to know why I lose and move on. If I lose, and my wife starts nagging, I told her I cannot concentrate in the next game if she's nagging. Most of the time she leave me alone, and I make sure I make money for the week. BOL buddy.