Obviously, they hide it in their porn- no wife would look there for game books!
Minis & dice get nested in foam-cushioned VCR tapes with "Hot Cheerleaders from Cleveland" jackets on them. Game books get sleeved in covers from "Playboy" or "Forum", depending on size.
In theory.
Having grown up there, I can tell you there are no Hot Cheerleaders in or near Cleveland... :'(.
Now, on this topic of unhealthy relationships and gaming: Really? I have to enjoy everything my Significant Other does and find everything interesting that they talk about? No... Not so much. I've dated gamers, I've dated non-gamers, been in long-term relationships with people who are vehemently opposed and will mock my 'nerdy' hobbies... However, I also mock the silly things they do (collections, random quirks, etc.).
Presenting a unified front is boring, and being completely associated with someone in such a manner that your entire like and dislike lists match just takes the savor out of everything. I use roleplaying and CCGs as my 'home away from home', better than my previous habits of drinking to not feel feelings or the habits that led me into some of those relationships in the first place .
My SO could care less about what I do as long as it isn't causing a negative effect to the household. She doesn't play guitar, she plays very different video games, we split the difference on some board games and a new interest in CCGs from her side. I can go out and practice, play some D&D, run a game, and as long as I'm not cutting into the 'couple time' we're good to go.
Slainte,
-Loonook.