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Post subject: Re: Why do our wives hate our guitars?
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:39 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:40 pm
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Welcome to the Forum Guitar.valkyrie. Interesting post, sounds like the beginning of a rom-com for t.v.
I don't think any of Jimi's girlfriends played guitar so being the only guitar player in a relationship puts you in pretty talented company. Have fun here. 8)

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Post subject: Re: Why do our wives hate our guitars?
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:25 pm
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Guitar.valkyrie wrote:
. How do you guys deal with it, that your wives show no interest in your music skills/hobby? I'm at a loss...
Hi, Guitar.valkyrie

My wife not only encourages me to play, but she has given me guitars as well. She encourages me because she can’t stand my playing as it is. :lol: Aw, just kidding.

Her love for music isn’t the same as mine, however. She goes through moods. If it’s party time she’s all for it, and she has great dancing ability and can follow me, thankfully, because I can’t follow her. I find people without rhythm tend to gravitate less towards music in the same way as those who have rhythm. You know, the toe tappin’ artist in us (or not). Some like to sing and are good at it or think they are. I do okay, but recalling lyrics is my downfall at times. That’s okay. Elvis had the same problem. Knowledge of music artists, genres, history, and that sort also plays a roll. Some find it interesting while others go blah! Music is conveyed by many senses including skin and the feeling can affect others differently, There’s also many reasons to like or not like music as it can be quite distinct. If you were to grade a person’s appreciation for music or talent in general from 1 to 10 I’m sure you would find a full range of number possibilities. Hard to appreciate an artist if you have no comparisons that are known or appreciated too. If you saw a hip hop dancer on your local street you might think they were fantastic, only to find 100s that are far better in another hood. But, best doesn’t equate to likeable necessarily. I could and others could continue with reasons to appreciate our music, but probably as many reasons not to.

Here’s something for your consideration. Before you read it, know that it is not meant to be comprehensive or definitive only that there are umpteen reasons why others do not take music to the level we experience or understand. That goes emotionally and physically.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music-s ... _disorders

Besides, other interests may be influential. I was offered accordion lessons, and no offence to those that like squeeze boxes, but I couldn’t live with an accordion player and yet I have one elsewhere in the family. Maybe, your boyfriend likes a horn or drums or EDM. I like a lot of music my wife doesn’t care for, but she tolerates it.

I’ve had guitars that I just didn’t bond with, and I picked them. His guitar? Maybe it’s the colour as it was with mine. Or the tone as it was with mine. Or the playability as it was with mine, or . . . Does he even like guitar? Would he take to an electric? I have both and there is a major difference with their vibe. Both good, but not for everyone. It doesn’t have to cost much. Music software might grab his attention I’m guessing. Most guitars can be made to hook up to a computer which may create interest. Electrics can be acoustically fairly silent in a case like this. If that works, it could benefit you both. Perhaps, he could help you record with software if he has the ability, but I’m not sure this would be compatible. :wink:
Jealousy? That can happen. If that is the case, let him know that there are over 2,600 chords of which few players can master. I envy 8 year and 20 year olds, and experienced 70 year olds that play better than me. On the other hand I like playing better than 8 year olds, 70 year olds, and the majority who can’t even play one chord, so he needn’t be jealous and that’s the best lesson one can learn, and that lesson can be found to apply elsewhere.

You might try gaming if he’ll let you. :wink:
Hope that gives you some ideas.

Best of luck, Guitar.valkyrie

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Post subject: Re: Why do our wives hate our guitars?
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:45 am
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just reading thru this thread makes me sad for many of you.

I met my wife in ninth grade, (1973). We just clicked and that was it.

I started playing guitar around age 10. by the time we met at 16, I was already well on my way. She knew about this going into the relationship.

She's always been extremely supportive, even during those times where the bands I was in worked probably more than we should have with guys with wives and young kids at home. But the money back then was hard to pass up and we all needed it. The pay was much better in that regard than it is today, which is down right insulting most of the time.

anyway, as of next Tuesday we've now been married 42 years. while I can't figure out where 4 decades have gone, but it has.

In all those years, never, not once, has she ever discouraged any thing that I've done with regard to music. and she likes listening, and is always there when I'm performing somewhere, either solo or with other players.

I don't understand why anyone would not want their spouse to follow a passion like this. It's harmless..


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Post subject: Re: Why do our wives hate our guitars?
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:15 am
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KidBlast wrote:
just reading thru this thread makes me sad for many of you.

I met my wife in ninth grade, (1973). We just clicked and that was it.

I started playing guitar around age 10. by the time we met at 16, I was already well on my way. She knew about this going into the relationship.

She's always been extremely supportive, even during those times where the bands I was in worked probably more than we should have with guys with wives and young kids at home. But the money back then was hard to pass up and we all needed it. The pay was much better in that regard than it is today, which is down right insulting most of the time.

anyway, as of next Tuesday we've now been married 42 years. while I can't figure out where 4 decades have gone, but it has.

In all those years, never, not once, has she ever discouraged any thing that I've done with regard to music. and she likes listening, and is always there when I'm performing somewhere, either solo or with other players.

I don't understand why anyone would not want their spouse to follow a passion like this. It's harmless..
Well said, Kidblast. My wife was always there for me in good and bad times in the 24/7 krazy entertainment industry too. She made a tough but rewarding job seem easy all along the way and 48 years later we’re edging towards that 50 mark. So I completely get where you’re at. Thanks, for your thoughtful post. On the chance that I miss it, I wish you and your wife a very happy occasion on your 42nd anniversary and many more.

Keep rawkin’, :wink:
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:25 am
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KidBlast wrote:
just reading thru this thread makes me sad for many of you.

I met my wife in ninth grade, (1973). We just clicked and that was it.

I started playing guitar around age 10. by the time we met at 16, I was already well on my way. She knew about this going into the relationship.

She's always been extremely supportive, even during those times where the bands I was in worked probably more than we should have with guys with wives and young kids at home. But the money back then was hard to pass up and we all needed it. The pay was much better in that regard than it is today, which is down right insulting most of the time.

anyway, as of next Tuesday we've now been married 42 years. while I can't figure out where 4 decades have gone, but it has.

In all those years, never, not once, has she ever discouraged any thing that I've done with regard to music. and she likes listening, and is always there when I'm performing somewhere, either solo or with other players.

I don't understand why anyone would not want their spouse to follow a passion like this. It's harmless..
Well said, Kidblast. My wife was always there for me in good and bad times in the 24/7 krazy entertainment industry too. She made a tough but rewarding job seem easy all along the way and 48 years later we’re edging towards that 50 mark. So I completely get where you’re at. Thanks, for your thoughtful post. On the chance that I miss it, I wish you and your wife a very happy occasion on your 42nd anniversary and many more.

Keep rawkin’, :wink:
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thank you for that! An amazing journey is it not? So many things can happen. Some good, some bad, you get through it..

I have been blessed beyond what I deserve to have an amazing person by my side. I'd be so lost without her.

And for you, well, come on then, let's raise a glass to 50, that is a major milestone. Prayers to you and your wife that you make it to that in good health, and then to onto 60!

I know it all has to end some day but I'm letting the future take care of that..


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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:10 pm
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KidBlast wrote:
thank you for that! An amazing journey is it not? So many things can happen. Some good, some bad, you get through it..

I have been blessed beyond what I deserve to have an amazing person by my side. I'd be so lost without her.

And for you, well, come on then, let's raise a glass to 50, that is a major milestone. Prayers to you and your wife that you make it to that in good health, and then to onto 60!

I know it all has to end some day but I'm letting the future take care of that..
Much appreciated for your kind words. As for our spouses, it’s great to have a team member that you can depend on and to have by your side to share the journey with. I wish you and yours a smooth journey in the future that includes quality make up for lost times. :D
Cheers!
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:28 am
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Fender Strat Brat wrote:
KidBlast wrote:
thank you for that! An amazing journey is it not? So many things can happen. Some good, some bad, you get through it..

I have been blessed beyond what I deserve to have an amazing person by my side. I'd be so lost without her.

And for you, well, come on then, let's raise a glass to 50, that is a major milestone. Prayers to you and your wife that you make it to that in good health, and then to onto 60!

I know it all has to end some day but I'm letting the future take care of that..
Much appreciated for your kind words. As for our spouses, it’s great to have a team member that you can depend on and to have by your side to share the journey with. I wish you and yours a smooth journey in the future that includes quality make up for lost times. :D
Cheers!
FSB


Cheers FSB!!


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My wife doesn't hate my guitars. I guess I'm lucky.

She even helps clean the nuts (get your mind out of the gutter!)

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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:11 pm
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Miami Mike wrote:
My wife doesn't hate my guitars. I guess I'm lucky.

She even helps clean the nuts (get your mind out of the gutter!)
Aw, nuts! What’s the fun in that? :roll:
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