Do Quilters Have Fewer Divorces?
09-02-2011, 09:54 AM
#61
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Congrats on 60 yrs! Love hearing this!
Originally Posted by redeagle
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.
09-02-2011, 10:32 AM
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Happily divorced here. Now divorced longer than I was married (divorced 27 years -- married 22)
Quilters are a diverse group... not sure if we could perpetuate any stereotypes even if we wanted to. LOL!
Quilters are a diverse group... not sure if we could perpetuate any stereotypes even if we wanted to. LOL!
09-02-2011, 10:38 AM
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could the marriages last because quilting teaches us patience, to overlook little imperfections and appreciate the little scraps of affection we get sometimes?? I'm now a widow after almost 37 years of marriage
09-02-2011, 10:38 AM
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My first husband drove me to quilt! I used it as therapy till I could lose him. Finally did that. Now I have the most perfect husband. He waits and waits and waits while I drool over yarn, fabric, birds. Sorry no clones available, on back order though!
09-02-2011, 11:03 AM
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I totally agree with you. I have always worked because I am 18 years younger than he but he was my hero and inspiration. He encouraged my quilting, even bought me a long arm quilting machine but often teased about all the fabric I bought. After he passed away my machine went untouched and sometimes I couldn't bare to even look at my stash. Now I am taking classes again and getting back to it and find I even love it more because of his encouragement and patience.
Originally Posted by Normacharlie
My husband is deceased but he never questioned what I bought or why, it was our money not his, whether I worked or not! He was a true gem and I miss him everyday. Trust me if all husbands were as patient with their wives (not other people) there wouldn't be divorces.
09-02-2011, 11:31 AM
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My guess would be that hobbyists in general stay married longer , etc..
Makes sense to say that those who derive pleasure from many places are generally happier people. That could mirror itself in relationships.
Makes sense to say that those who derive pleasure from many places are generally happier people. That could mirror itself in relationships.
09-02-2011, 12:27 PM
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My sewing and quilting and crafts got in his way of his hunting items an expensive trips, so he dumped me for a younger make more money model and guess what he is way father in debt now she doesn't help out much LOL sob sob!! I am not happy being alone miss cooking and making things for someone and hunting and venison Love it! But I get buy with friends.
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