I'm a new quilter and it didn't take long to catch the "disease". I have two dear friends who have it as well, so it's very contagous. We did hear a cute saying, "the one who dies with the most fabric wins", which inspires us to buy even more! Going to the local quilt store and buying something beautiful, well I can't think of much that is more fun, unless it is taking another class at our local quilt store with my girl friends.
As far as dear husbands, I am very lucky. Whenever we are out of town and my husband sees a quilt shop he always pulls over and volunteers to just wait in the car. Now is that sweet or what?