My husband dosen't mind my quilting because it lets him have full control of the t.v. remote. We don't complain about the money either of us spend but we do each have our own (equal) income. He brags about my quilting but has yet to offer any money for a machine or fabric. This seems to work for us but I would dearly love for him to show more interest or go on day trips with me to other towns for fabric.