Shared love of the game in your couple?

[mimietmour]

Do you share the love of poker with your spouse? Or is it you alone and your spouse other interest?

 

[Pabloro10321]

We both played and debated over our hands.

 

[frank174]

Do you share the love of poker with your spouse? Or is it you alone and your spouse other interest?

my wife has no interest in poker other then it keeps me out of her hair for hours at a time

 

[Dougana]

I don't, she believes this game can be a problem for me.

 

[alucaa]

My girlfriend doesn't like poker, only when I win... but I like to tell her hands that I lose because I play badly or maybe bad beat, she doesn't understand anything but at least she listens to me attentively ajsjjas

 

[SPANKYSN]

Do you share the love of poker with your spouse? Or is it you alone and your spouse other interest?

My wife has absolutely no interest in poker…she enjoys going to casinos, but only plays the slots.

 

[Leandro6803]

My wife has no interest in poker; I try to teach her a little, but she can't grasp the basic principles of the game.

 

[bodil19982]

My girlfriend isn't interested in my hobby, but she doesn't judge me either.

 

[sibkaz]

She likes... But only when I win and share money)

 

[istbno]

For me, it’s mostly my own passion, but I like sharing parts of it, not necessarily the strategy details, but the stories, big moments, and lessons learned. I think it’s healthy if your spouse understands what poker means to you, even if they don’t play themselves. At the same time, having separate interests is important too. It keeps balance in the relationship and prevents the game from becoming your entire identity. Sharing enthusiasm is great, but mutual respect for different hobbies matters just as much.

 

[fa1920]

Honestly, the idea of dating another poker player sounds like an absolute nightmare to me. I know some couples make it work, but for my own sanity, keeping those two worlds completely separate is mandatory.

It’s perfectly fine—and actually helpful—if a girlfriend understands the absolute basics of the game. That basic knowledge helps her understand the lifestyle: why I can't just pause a tournament, why I need zero distractions during a Sunday grind, or why I might be mentally drained after a rough session. But that’s exactly where I draw the line.

When I log off after a heavy session, my brain is usually fried from making hundreds of high-pressure decisions and dealing with variance. At that exact moment, the absolute last thing in the world I want to hear or talk about is poker. I don't want to analyze spots, I don't want to hear bad beat stories, and I definitely don't want to discuss ranges over dinner. I just want to completely disconnect.

Your relationship and your home should be your safe haven to decompress and escape the tables. Plus, imagine the mood in the house if you are both going through a brutal downswing at the exact same time. That sounds like a recipe for a miserable month. I need a partner whose interests pull me back into the real world when a session ends, not someone who keeps me trapped inside the poker bubble

 

[Roller]

No, I don’t share it, my wife actually dislikes poker. It’s very much my interest, while she has her own things she enjoys, and keeping that separation honestly helps keep balance.

 

[Kasztor007]

In our case, poker is more my own world. My partner doesn’t really share the same passion for the game, but she respects that it’s important to me. I think that’s the key you don’t have to love the same things, you just need mutual respect.

Sometimes I share a cool hand or a nice result, but the deep strategy talk isn’t really her thing. And honestly, that’s probably healthy. It’s good to have a space where I can completely disconnect from poker and not let it dominate every conversation.

If we were both grinding and hit a downswing at the same time… that could get interesting 😅

 

[pavel1111111]

No way....my lady hates when i play poker....that is why i reduce my time playing poker..🤣🤣😭😭🥳

 

[moraeskvmi]

She doesn't understand, but she always supports me.

 

[dreamer13]

I know two married couples where both spouses play poker.It is important for a woman to understand that she comes first for you.No one in my family plays except me.

 

[Academico]

Absolutely! Sharing a love of poker with your partner can be really rewarding. It’s fun to discuss hands, analyze plays together, and even play casual home games as a team.

Beyond the game itself, it builds a shared hobby and gives you something exciting to bond over. Of course, it works best when both people enjoy it at their own pace and keep it fun—no one wants the game to turn into stress or competition at home.

For me, having a partner who appreciates poker adds a lot to the experience, from strategy talks to celebrating big hands together.

 

[Stringy]

not at all, she barely even knows how much i play/love it

 

[nabmom]

Unlike may replies here so far, we both play poker. We discuss hands a bit and celebrate wins and commiserate over losses. We go to live tournaments together.

Important to note that neither one of us are pros or grinders. This is a hobby that we share, and we both have hobbies/interests that we don’t share.

 

[CaioRJ]

I am single.

 

[888NOX888]

Unfortunately, my wife and I have different interests, but she doesn't mind me playing poker.

 

[Prem]

Sharing the same hobby as a couple can be really enjoyable, and poker can be one of those games that brings people together. If both partners like the game, it can be fun to discuss hands, watch tournaments, or even play together sometimes.
At the same time, it’s also important to keep a healthy balance. Poker can be competitive and emotional, so respecting each other’s approach and avoiding arguments about results is key.
In my opinion, when both partners enjoy poker in a relaxed way, it can actually make the experience more fun and social rather than just being about winning or losing.

 

[daniel.g]

My wife hates pokers and sports gambling.. (my hobby and my job haha) but she loves slots so we enjoy the casino together