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Hahaha... I have a lot to reply to here.
First, about the guy who lied to the wife that being beside her is his best moment, I advise him to keep it that way. Women like you to make them feel the most important, it is better to keep it that way. All he can work on is to be a responsible gambler, a good husband and a father. If those are in place, the rest is a story.
As for your story, I must say I truly laughed here and it deserved my merit. Online course indeed!
Regardless, it saved the day, kudos to you and your lie. Besides, in your case, since you are a better man now, you may still tell her the truth on a casual note. Though it's not compulsory, it's a choice, just for you guys to laugh over it.
About your friend, I hope he can change his ways, this is so irresponsible, he just has to turn a new leaf. Also, the wife is not fair by saying he should have been beaten by the robbers to believe. It is not all robbers who beat or harm you when you cooperate with them. She shouldn't have thought it that far but for the safety of the husband whether he is lying or not. This is unless the guy is just entirely irresponsible which could have been his usual way to make her think that way.
Have you told any gambling related lie before? Please share, let's read and have fun.
Never! I don't have any reason to do so. Since I am a responsible adult and do not collect or steal money from anyone to gamble, I can't just think it twice than to tell you I gamble or I am gambling as the case may be.