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.

That's just how it works.