I am one of the lucky ones too. My DH worries when I do not buy fabric. I do try to have hand work to do, because I like being with him. We have been married since we were 18 and pretty much grew-up together. He joined the Army and left 10 days after we were married and spent 21 years. We moved quite often so we had to depend on each other. We have both changed alot in the last 42 years and have both mellowed. I have always sewn or crafted so he has learned it is just part of me. He loves to buy me sewing machines. He says it is the easiest gift he can buy. He does on occasion go to the quilt shops with me and does pick out fabric he likes. He also has been know to help me arrange my blocks once they are done. This last year he has decided he wants to bow hunt, we have been watching a LOT of the Outdoor channel. It is not my favorite to watch (I'm more in to the forensic shows) but it is time we spend together. I wish you all had someone to SHARE your life with.