I finally married my "soulmate" after 2 previous marriages failed.
Everything was wonderful for 2 years until a diagnosis of cancer
(from which she is cured). This messed with her head.
After 5 years of celibacy, I finally realized that "I had to get a life" and gradually got involved in hobbying. I've had some wonderful (and not so wonderful!) experiences, but, overall, mostly positive. (Thank you ladies who know who I am!)
I probably would have had a miserable life feeling that I had lost my manhood - which I did for a while (thank you vitamins!!
lol) without the hobby. All I can say is that I'm still with the SO, but would not have been without the hobby!
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P.S. Thanks to all the hobbyists out there for their oh so valuable info.