Good post and I look forward to hearing the answers. I totally agree with the test driving of excuses. Start up a new routine like the gym or what have you and stick to it. Let her call you a few times while you're doing your new routine to gather trust and then after awhile start hobbying. Its hard to come up with fool proof excuses nowadays because we are too connected, so its great to try and think of something that will not enable you to answer the phone on a whim.

During daylight hours when I needed to make an excuse to get away, I always used the same excuse, I am going golfing. Etiquette says no phones on course, so no calls. When I wanted time at night again it was same excuse, I am off to play billiards, same etiquette, no phones. Our boundries were always respected and we never called each other when we were away from home. I never bothered her on her scrap booking or ladies nights out and she let me do my thing.

These days I don't need any excuses, my immediate family knows of my play time. It is nice not to have to sneak around!

I started to do some marketing work at a legitimate AMP in exchange for learning massage and a foreign language, so now when I want to get away for an interlude, I am just meeting with at the AMP (and often, I am not far from the truth.)

Good post, very interested in the responses!

I find its best to wait until she's doing something and then taking advantage of it. The SO frequently goes out with her girlfriends and that's when I will generally set something up.

This is a good thread lacking in participation so here goes:

The Doctor: I can usually milk at least 4 free hours a year out of that
Dentist: twice a year
The shrink: This is something I did with an ex, I told her I was seeing a shrink right from the get go. It wasn't originally to cheat but just to keep some space. That's once a week with no phone.

that's a good one cuz we are psychiatrists cept we're naked and cute.

GREAT THREAD !!

LUV this thread

I'd never thought of your profession in that light but its very true. "I'm heading over to the naked shrink honey. Need be to pick up some milk or OJ on the way home?"

I've always been jealous of the guys who travel a lot for business as that's the easiest excuse going. I wonder how many frequent business travelers dabble in the hobby? Probably a huge percentage. Anyway, the most common one is having to stay late/go in early for work. I prefer the latter as I find sex the best thing to start off my day.

Alex here,

Thank you all for your input, I have taken some time to write a rather extensive and somewhat exhaustive blog post that you can read in its entirety here:

Excuse Ideas So You Can Hobby More Without Getting Caught By Your Wife.

Here is some of the basics from my post...

Pick Your Excuse With Care:

a) Health & fitness excuses do not work if you never go to the gym or do not even have a membership.

b) Buddy excuses do not work if you actually have too few "buddies", or if she knows all your buddy too well.

c) Emergency excuses can work, but do not use them with any frequent regularity as they will raise suspicion also remember most hospitals require phones be turned off.

d) Work excuses such as urgent meetings with clients, peers, advisors and employees can all serve as fertile fodder to base your excuse - assuming it's relevant to your type of work.

e) Office birthday parties are also great ways to explain away the inappropriate appearance of lipstick, body glitter or perfumes - assuming your office is big enough for such celebrations.

f) Traffic excuses are risky, it is now far too easy to check-up on actual traffic claims.

g) Special occasion, these excuses are some of the easiest excuses to pass off (assuming you are not suddenly acting out of character), anniversaries, birthdays and other traditional holidays lend themselves as great excuses to "go shopping" for your SO.

h) Combinations. You will find many great excuses will actually combine 2 or more elements from above, just remember the first 4 rules of creating great believable excuses.

i) Be prepared with follow-up excuses BEFORE you need them, a well rehearsed follow-up is always much more believable.

Now, for our quick list of suggestion ideas:

*** Picking Up Dinner Excuse - When working just a little late at work, tell the SO you found a great place you had lunch a few days ago and you want to share it with her, you will be bringing home dinner for her. As you run "late" check in via text, explain they messed up your order and you have to wait for it to be remade.

*** Driving Space Out - Place a quick call to your SO, you were on the phone with colleague, spaced out while driving and drove 20 minutes wrong direction. Always explain you have to call your colleague back so you'll see your SO when you get home.

*** Use the Hot-Tub & Shower at Your Gym - A great tip to leverage extra time from your regular gym visit. Be ready with a follow-up excuse if it's easy for the SO to check the parking lot for your car.

*** Distraught Friend Excuse - If you really do have a distant drama prone friend, this one can help you spend some "guy only time" making it clear she's not invited, keeping plans "up in the air" helps to keep the SO from pinning down your actual location.

*** Bump-In Excuse - Suddenly, when out at lunch or visiting a client, you bump into an old college friend (or co-worker) etc.

*** Errands /Home Repair - Tackle a small home repair project that requires a few stops to pick-up the needed materials (which can be picked up in advance and hidden in your car just days prior, oh and remember to LOSE YOUR RECEIPTS!)

*** HOA, PTA or Other Meetings - If skillfully crafted, you can combine this with a "bring-home-dinner" or a "return-to-work" emergency for ample un-accountable playtime.

*** Networking, Conference or Other Professional Functions - Odds are, no matter your career, there is probably some type of professional organization for your field and an industry association for the type of business.

*** Golfing - This is a very popular excuse among many hobbyists as it can get them out of the house for 5-8 hours, facilities are included, so you can golf a short round either before or after visiting one of your favorite ladies.

*** Sporting Events - Especially if your SO is not into going, or your SO has knowledge that your company / vendors or co-workers have "extra" tickets. Last minute things sometimes play off better, as long as your not irritating her to shirk your family responsibilities.

*** Tell The Truth - We have seen this tactic when delivered properly evoke a healthy burst of laughter. The more outrageous & outlandish your excuse, the less "believable" it becomes and your recipient will assume it was a joke and write it off - then offer one of your other excuses. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

In addition to this list, I'd love to hear about some of the most creative excuses you have ever heard - or told yourself.

PEACE - ALEX