I laugh even though it is not funny - but I had a similar experience with the cast iron frying pan - and it seemed it was the beginning of the end; he obviously knew he could not behave himself, so opted out - yippee hooooorayyyyyyyy! didn't hurt my feelings in the least - and it has been happy sewing ever since! So gals, I'm not saying be armed at all times with the frying pan, and discuss your lives with your husbands(wives) as needed, but if he (she) can find some solace in what you are doing, and he (she) might even get involved and help you such as clsurz just mentioned, the happier life you can have. Enjoy - life is too short!