How Often Do You Donk The Turn Here?

[Jeffage]

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So you tell me, what was happening on that turn, were you bluffing? Not wanting to give a free card?



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A little from column A and a little from column B. I figured I was probably calling so I migh as well bet in case he'll fold and/or in case my ace is better (so I don't give a freebie or potential freebie to KJ or whatever). But...

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I never take your line because, even now as I look back on it, I can't figure out if we are value betting or bluffing. And when I don't know that, I make more bad decisions.

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This struck me as a good observation and one that sort of sums up the rut I'm in lately - making moves bc they feel right w/o a concrete reason why and then being in a fog later. My instincts are usually correct, but sometimes I still do stuff like this w/o thinking it through and it hurts. Anyone understant what I'm talking about or I'm just an idiot?

Jeff