Should I stop beating my wife?

06-19-2010, 04:24 PM

I have been an avid chess player for years. Recently my wife has indicated interest in playing as well. The best way to learn is by doing, so I decided to start playing chess with her. I try to take it easy on her, but she does not seem to grasp the concepts of the game. She loses every game. We will play a few games, and I will win all of them and she will get up in a huff and leave. Then she will refuse to play for a week or two.

What do you think would help her learn to play chess? Should I let her win?

Loki · 06-19-2010, 04:51 PM

Let her win or risk being beaten over the head with the chess board.

Minnie · 06-20-2010, 10:42 AM

Do the chess pieces fit comfortably anywhere on or in your anatomy? Because if the answer is no, I suggest you either play more "open" games, where you can help advise her of potential moves and potential consequences of thos moves, let her win more (which won't help her get better but will save you) or be prepared to have trouble sitting.

Kel · 06-20-2010, 11:20 AM

I think she's toying with you.. knowing that if she beat you as a "new" player, it would crush your sensitive ego.

kindnessfirst · 06-24-2010, 08:40 PM

Let her win and reap the rewards that are sure to follow!

06-19-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
Worried Husband Lurker Posts: n/a	Should I stop beating my wife? I have been an avid chess player for years. Recently my wife has indicated interest in playing as well. The best way to learn is by doing, so I decided to start playing chess with her. I try to take it easy on her, but she does not seem to grasp the concepts of the game. She loses every game. We will play a few games, and I will win all of them and she will get up in a huff and leave. Then she will refuse to play for a week or two. What do you think would help her learn to play chess? Should I let her win?

06-19-2010, 04:51 PM	#2
Loki Mischief Maker Join Date: 08-16-2002 Location: In my mind Age: 48 Posts: 20,012	Re: Should I stop beating my wife? Let her win or risk being beaten over the head with the chess board.

06-20-2010, 10:42 AM	#3
Minnie B.S. Veteran Join Date: 07-23-2000 Location: Ohio via Maryland Age: 57 Posts: 12,189	Re: Should I stop beating my wife? Do the chess pieces fit comfortably anywhere on or in your anatomy? Because if the answer is no, I suggest you either play more "open" games, where you can help advise her of potential moves and potential consequences of thos moves, let her win more (which won't help her get better but will save you) or be prepared to have trouble sitting. __________________ Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball!!

06-20-2010, 11:20 AM	#4
Kel Book Socialist Join Date: 02-03-2002 Location: To the Left of Insanity Age: 45 Posts: 11,343	Re: Should I stop beating my wife? I think she's toying with you.. knowing that if she beat you as a "new" player, it would crush your sensitive ego. __________________ I'm learning to walk again I believe I've waited long enough I'm learning to talk again Can't you see I've waited long enough

06-24-2010, 08:40 PM	#5
kindnessfirst . . . . . . Join Date: 10-09-2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 12,195	Re: Should I stop beating my wife? Let her win and reap the rewards that are sure to follow! __________________ __________________________________________ The true test of having an open mind is the ability and willingness to change it. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou