A gambler's brain functions so differently than the normal human being. He analyzes expenses on his potential win on his wagers and pots won. On the other hand, others think of how many hours they would have to work to be able to purchase something. This is where the woman and I always seem to clash. She has the normal mindset but I am functioning with a gambler's psyche. My girlfriend and I seem to have constant battles over the concept of money. She works hard for her money and saves diligently and doesn't understand why I play the stakes that I do or spend the way that I do. The realistic concept and value of money is thrown out the window. Losing $500.00 in $30-$60 game to me is considered minimal and no big deal. That "I can get it back tomorrow or in one pot" attitude is always racing through the cerebral. I get bummed out when I have just a $500.00 win for the day while she goes apeshit when the slots award her $20 bucks. The other day we get into an argument about my spending. A close buddy comes to visit and I end up spending more than $700 for the weekend. No big deal. That's 1.5 pots in $30-60. She flips out and rips me a new one for my apparent "disregard" for dinero. "That money can go to better use like bills and debt" are the usual remarks made. Last spat was actually my fault. I remembered a year and a half ago I use started playing 3-6 and 4-8 limit holdem, thinking 6-12 was a big game. Now I've played a decent amount of mid-limit poker up to 30-60. Last night I made the leap forward again and took a shot at the $100-200 limit game with only $3000.00. Almost lost it all but just ended up even. Told her about it and she flipped out. Mainly due to me compromising a decent percentage of my bankroll to play in a bigger game. "So you want to be broke again? I'd rather be mad at you blowing $700.00 for alcohol and food than get broke playing $100-200 and see you mope around feeling sorry for yourself that you're out of action" Guess she won that one. She just knows that if I'm out of action then she can't get her clothes, food, jewelry, and trip to hawaii. But dammit!!! Felt so good playing higher....only fun when it hurts to lose!! I'm hopeless. $100-200....I'll tackle you again. Back to the grind.

Source: Solving the Poker Puzzle