and unfortunately it makes you look dumb, if you are really getting a life and enjoying social interaction with members of the opposite sex, don't talk about it, instead don't mention a word about it, just go out and do it, it takes a while but the word will get out when a friend of a friend sees you out with another woman. You telling your wife what you're doing comes off as sheepish, insecure, weak, looking for attention, etc. Another person, a friend of your wife telling your wife that they saw you out, those words will have an impact because it came from someone outside of your situation.