Char,
I've always said there is no simple way of " Coming out " . Sometimes the shock happens when caught out but siting down quietly to ease her into it doesn't work either for some , one way or the other it comes as a shock for most wives/partners .
I watched a drama on TV about a young CDer coming out titled " A little bit of lippy !" eventually the character was accepted back into the marriage and close family . It was a catalyst for me but when it came to it as soon as I tried to come out with the words I sobbed my heart out , it was like a huge millstone lifted off my shoulders , I really don't beleive most wives can know how that feels . I'm sorry to say this again but I can nver really understand how some can call it a hobby , I would never have insulted my wife and family by calling it that .