[Dollars2Donuts]

Well gentleman (and maybe lady.....do we get any of those here?).....it is time.

For those of you that know me, have read my threads, have fought with me about my analysis or have told me I wager too many games, for those of you that have trolled and for those of you that I have trolled....you all know that if nothing else, I am passionate about sports and about sports betting.

Here is the thing.....I am going to be a dad soon, somewhere around May 15th. I am also getting married soon.....October 24th. I also just started a new (killer) job 7 weeks ago.

My fiance (let's just call her Melissa.....because her name is Melissa) has always been very understanding of me watching sports and my emotions as I win or lose. Unfortunately lately, I have been a lot more vocal about the wins and the losses, a lot more angry lately and I find myself experiencing ups and downs....now, they are short lived but it hasn't been as much fun as it used to be.

This past weekend her and I were out running some errands. I left the house and Green Bay was up 19-7 with 4:50 left and they had the ball....the thing is that I had $1000 on the ML at +300. We were driving along to do some errands and I looked at my phone expecting to see 'FINAL' or something close to it and Seattle was down 19-14.....ok, keep calm Brett, no biggie.....GB will get the ball back get a first down or two and run out the clock.

Well.....we all know how it turned out.

I was pissed. Not just a little bit.....I slammed my hand down on the steering wheel, I yelled a time or two (in the car with her) and I was an asshole for the next hour. She had done nothing to me.....she was just trying to be supportive and I got even more upset. Hell, I still cannot believe that happened, but the point is that she just didn't deserve any of my crap.

Last week I went to Charlotte, NC for work and didn't place a wager while I was there. Life was nice and relaxed, busy but nice. I have been betting too much, too high a volume and it just has been a hassle the last few weeks and a family doesn't deserve this.

I am going to clean my 5Dimes account over the next few weeks, and I am going away from volume betting completely. This will be a first. I am going to be wagering only at Pinny and I am going to following my own Pinnacle rules.....

1 game per day or less (unless something amazing comes along)

To win exactly 5% of my bankroll, or in the case of + odds, I will lay exactly 5%.

Betting a game or less per day should take a lot of the pressure of volume off of me, but more importantly I won;t be so desperate to be analyzing so many games, watching so many games or checking my phone so darn much.

I will be posting those plays in a thread, which I will start the next time I have a wager. It should be pretty darn easy to track.

My Pinny account is at $6k so my average wager will be $300. Since September in that account I am 17-4 only playing my best wagers. This seems like simple, easy growth and many days there won't be a play.

***Note, prior to the 17-4 record I was hitting at 59.5% on this account lifetime (74 previous plays). That is serious, and is easily documented with screenshots. I play very low volume on this account and it has been very good to me. The plan is to never make a withdrawal and to see how high it can go. Lifetime strike rate is 64.2% at Pinny.

I do hope that this will make life easier.....it sure feels easier already. I hope to see you all on the new thread.....just remember, there won't be many plays there.....may even go 2-3 or more days without any plays at all, especially when I am busy with this new life of mine.

Cheers Boys,

​D2D

[shaunovery]

Good stuff d2d , my other half is the same she hates me getting upset and I try and not take it out on her

[NYSportsGuy210]

In other words you are going to de-toxify yourself.

Good idea.

[Seaweed]

I cried when you said you hit the steering wheel and Melissa doesn't deserve that

[Duckshit]

Sweet Malissa! Only 300 a day now? That's sacrifice my friend......

[newguy]

Congrats on all fronts d2d!! Marriage and Fatherhood have been good to me, hope you have same experience.

[lakerboy]

Too much personal info bud. Good luck to your better half and yourself.

[jjgold]

Betting too many games is ok if your single, like action and like to lose

Dollar you ant to win now

[Chi_archie]

Good luck

[GunShard]

Maybe that loss was a blessing and not a curse.
Good luck with your family.

[stevek173]

I was wondering what became of the job situation

Great to see D2D all the best moving forward man

[Russian Rocket]

Best of luck Dollar!

[Smoke]

How dare you scare melissa like that

She's just a young innocent women for gods sake

This wont last donut if you dont change your ways

[Russian Rocket]

How dare you scare melissa like that

She's just a young innocent women for gods sake

This wont last donut if you dont change your ways

[Smoke]

[Big Bear]

Wow Melissa deserves better. I can't believe you took your loss out on her. That is a sign of being a degenerate. You shouldnt have been so greedy and just took the points... oh well we all make dumb bets at some point or another.

BTW what did you think of Charlotte NC?

what kind of work do you do? Banker?

[stevek173]

I would've kicked her out of the fcking car

I need winners, bitch

[Big Bear]

I would've kicked her out of the fcking car

I need winners, bitch

[brooks85]

you gotta learn to be like a noble gas. Plus, you'll live longer, stress kills.

[jjgold]

Dollar Bill so emotional but a solid capper!!

[No coincidences]

Executing this plan is the next step. I'm a volume junkie like you. I've tried to narrow down my plays to 1-2 a day, because I know it's better for your bankroll in the long run. It sounds great every morning. By evening, I just can't stay away from the action. The biggest key is accepting the days when your favorite plays loses and a bunch of leans you passed on all win. That's what makes me fall off the wagon.

I hope you can pull it off. I'm rooting for you, buddy.

[Russian Rocket]

Dollar as you know, for 99.983% of all posters on this forum, including you and I, gambling is nothing more than a hobby...so treat it exactly like a hobby. No need to make things over complicated.
Whether you wanna make one play per week or per calendar year...just remember to always have fun and enjoy sports.

There is this great phrase in English that I really like and that I think could be applied to your current situation and to your most recent posts: "Paralysis of analysis". Right now you might be seeking the optimal or "perfect" solution upfront for your gambling...you're over analyzing and over thinking this entire situation and fear making any decision which could lead to erroneous results.

Your future wife and future kid should take the center stage in your life right now...nothing else should matter -put everything else (gambling including) away and enjoy the ride my friend!

[No coincidences]

Dollar as you know, for 99.983% of all posters on this forum, including you and I, gambling is nothing more than a hobby...so treat it exactly like a hobby. No need to make things over complicated.
Whether you wanna make one play per week or per calendar year...just remember to always have fun and enjoy sports.

There is this great phrase in English that I really like and that I think could be applied to your current situation and to your most recent posts: "Paralysis of analysis". Right now you might be seeking the optimal or "perfect" solution upfront for your gambling...you're over analyzing and over thinking this entire situation and fear making any decision which could lead to erroneous results.

Your future wife and future kid should take the center stage in your life right now...nothing else should matter -put everything else (gambling including) away and enjoy the ride my friend!

Well said, RR.

[Russian Rocket]

Well said, RR.

[gauchojake]

Pics of Melissa's preggo or gtfo

[High3rEl3m3nt]

Congrats, D2D!

Being a dad has been the greatest experience. Your little one becomes the center of your universe--you can't prevent this and shouldn't. Being a good father is instinctual and you will excel.

I remember when I announced that my wife and I were expecting and the flood of well wishes and
advice came rolling in. Some of the advice was great, and other advice was not, such as Brock Lander's,
which was essentially, do not lose your pre-baby identity and still do what you want (not verbatim).

I feel compelled, because I have always liked you as a poster, to offer a few pieces of advice that I believe
are solid--some of these you probably already know or are planning on doing.

First, take your paternity leave. Those guys that do not take their paternity leave because of "macho"
reasons are complete idiots. Your little one is only a newborn once, and they change fast. Slow down
your life as much as possible and take in all of those once in a lifetime details.

Secondly, buy a classic baby swing over one of the those new fancier ones, that look nothing like a
swing. Our little one never took a liking to the mamaroos and we have friends who have experienced
the same thing. Some do, but the classic baby swing is one of the most valuable items you can get.

Thirdly, eliminate all expendable activities that cause stress or cause you to take your attention
elsewhere. Obv not talking about work here, but for us gamblers, I strongly recommend taking a break from gambling
and watching sports, poker, and casino visits. We want to win, we have compulsive tendencies, especially if things
go south and it's only a few clicks on the internet until we're back in the game. It's better to go cold turkey for a
period until things normalize.

A part of this point is that while everyone told me that I was going to be sleep deprived, actually being sleep to the point
that you are hard pressed to remember what normal sleep is like, is not something that you can prepare for. It takes its
toll and for a period, you will be something different than your normal self. Of course, this also puts a strain on the relationship. All things considered, for me, taking a break from gambling and sports was necessary and not even that much of a sacrifice--focus shifted to the new center of the universe and gambling and sports became Pluto. Hopefully your little one will do a better job of sleeping through the night than ours.

Finally, the one activity that I recommend you pick up, if you aren't already doing it, is going to a gym. The gym has always
been a key in my life, keeping me strong mentally and physically, which I believe gives me an edge in putting obstacles in their proper context--letting a lot of silly relationship stuff roll off my back easier.

There's obviously a lot more that can be offered--don't put the diapers on too tight, pacifiers are okay, despite the new school criticisms towards them--this coming from my wife and her aunt, who are essentially doctors, and a few other tips and tricks.

[Smoke]

Pics of Melissa's preggo or gtfo

[jjgold]

Guys you're making this more complex than it actually is

Let's all take a step backwards

[laclippers504]

Dollars will be a great dad

[lakerboy]

[Pete0]

Where do we find ur isolated plays now Mr. D2D ?

And congratulations with ur life evolution =-]

[manny24]

fukkin guy is going to be a great dad if he can step away from the mirror for 15 seconds

[Russian Rocket]

fukkin guy is going to be a great dad if he can step away from the mirror for 15 seconds

[jjgold]

fukkin guy is going to be a great dad if he can step away from the mirror for 15 seconds