Do Quilters Have Fewer Divorces?
#41
We've been married 37 years. We had a "discussion" a couple of weeks ago. Apparently, my husband needs more attention and would like me to spend less time in my sewing room. What am I supposed to do - sit on the couch and watch sports with him? I'm trying, but it doesn't make me very happy. At least I can knit . . .
#43
I was married for 26 yrs, divorced 8 yrs now. When I was going through the divorce I was afraid of how it would effect my sons especially the youngest one, the older two were already living on thier own. All 3 said we are normal now, seemed that the majority of thier friends were from divorced families. Who would have thunk it! Still quilt always will I am in a long term relationship now he knows me & my quilting are a package deal! LOL
#44
Tell him you will watch Sporting events with him if he will learn to quilt with you! Lots of men quilt! Tell him its a win win for both of you! Just think of the xtra stash you will gain also! LOL
Originally Posted by cindit
We've been married 37 years. We had a "discussion" a couple of weeks ago. Apparently, my husband needs more attention and would like me to spend less time in my sewing room. What am I supposed to do - sit on the couch and watch sports with him? I'm trying, but it doesn't make me very happy. At least I can knit . . .
#45
Married to the same man for 60 years. Have been quilting for 30 of those years but always had crafts of one sort or another going on prior to that. Hasn't always been easy of course but we managed to hang on and probably will to the end.
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Originally Posted by Granny Quilter
Originally Posted by bjeriann
Originally Posted by SharBear
Of course, it takes two incomes to support the fabric habit!
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Originally Posted by cindit
We've been married 37 years. We had a "discussion" a couple of weeks ago. Apparently, my husband needs more attention and would like me to spend less time in my sewing room. What am I supposed to do - sit on the couch and watch sports with him? I'm trying, but it doesn't make me very happy. At least I can knit . . .
#49
I think it just depends. I was dating someone who wanted me to choose between him and quilting. He lost.
So in all subsequent relationships, I told the guy that if he asked me to choose, he would lose. And (while single) I bought a house that was big enough for all of my quilting stuff. So when a guy came into my life, the quilting was established. And I kept going until I found DH who is completely supportive of my habit (and can be an enabler - he drove me to Quilt in a Day and told me to take my time)
So in all subsequent relationships, I told the guy that if he asked me to choose, he would lose. And (while single) I bought a house that was big enough for all of my quilting stuff. So when a guy came into my life, the quilting was established. And I kept going until I found DH who is completely supportive of my habit (and can be an enabler - he drove me to Quilt in a Day and told me to take my time)
#50
Originally Posted by FroggyinTexas
Originally Posted by cindit
We've been married 37 years. We had a "discussion" a couple of weeks ago. Apparently, my husband needs more attention and would like me to spend less time in my sewing room. What am I supposed to do - sit on the couch and watch sports with him? I'm trying, but it doesn't make me very happy. At least I can knit . . .
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