Excusers' Guide: What to Tell the Wifey When Cheating on Her with Golfy

I'm not married, nor do I play golf (there isn't much to be said about my hand to eye coordination...) but I do love to watch golf and in my past travels, there's always a spectacular golf course to visit.

Just last week, a good friend of mine had trouble telling the wife he was going on a trip to Florida for a few rounds of golf. His wife is a kind, gentle, lovable person who transforms into an annoying monster when he even tries to broach the idea of golf! That got me thinking, those golfers must have tricks up their sleeves for their wives to graciously allow them to play golf - I've come up with a few myself (and asked a few friends) so your wife won't have to box your ears when you ask permission (that is, if you're the kind of guy who does ask permission!).

Some of the reasons can go from reasonable to just crazy (and some are just dirty lies!)

• "Honey, I need to go relax, to let go of all the stress & to commune with nature...." (as if you're a nature lover!)

• "I need to close this deal with Mr. Yamamoto and he's a HUGE fan of golf.. what do you know! there's a tournament over at ..."

• "Honey, it's time to wear my funny pants.."
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• If you have a son, this usually works, "Our son Michael wants to play, so maybe I should spend time with him, you know? quality time with your family... lessen the troubles of society.."

• Most golf courses have Spa facilities; why not start with the relaxing offers of the Spa and go, "by the way, while you're at the spa, I'll just drive a few rounds!". She cannot say no to that sinful chocolate spa treatment! At least, both of you are enjoying the resort/golf facilities.

• Start winning money - and share your winnings with her. Usually the ladies will support whatever it is that fuels her shopping habits!

• Honey my sock tan lines are fading already...
  

and last but not the least..

• Golfers make the BEST lovers.

Golf requires patience, stamina, coordination - things you can apply in real life (like in bed of course). Want a better lover? Let your husbands play golf!

There's always an excuse to do something, I understand that golfing is a way of life - if your wife truly loves you like she says she does, she will understand this passion of yours. However, if you are sincere during the time you made your marriage vows, you'd understand that your participation in this sport of yours should include her - the more you include her and introduce her to whatever it is you like - whether a hobby or a sport - the better she'll understand and the lesser the fights.

Just a tip!