Achieving a balance is really a two way street (that sounded mushy), but here’s our set for poker players:

1. Never bring home your bad luck in a poker game or poker tournament. Make sure you drop everything about poker before you turn the knob of your front door.
2. Do not lie about your losses or wins to your partner. Remember that you are talking to your partner and your relationship includes matters of finances. If you have played a sum which you cannot really afford to lose, that really puts some stress to your relationship. Any pros and cons about you playing poker should be discussed with your spouse or partner.
3. Make sure you know what is on your calendar. Never play poker when you already have something planned with your family or partner.
4. When you are going out of town for some poker, make sure you are still accessible by your partner or family. Make sure you answer your phone or call back as soon as you can. Make sure your partner feels at ease since you being out of town might not be an easy thing to deal with for her.
5. Do you remember the best bluff you did in a tournament 3 years ago? Yes? Then do not tell me that you cannot remember the birthday of your partner or your anniversary.
6. When you win a big poker tournament, you will be a rock star but never forget who will be there if you do not bring home any winnings.