Originally Posted by Rowan

+1 to teachme.

Doing everything together doesn't necessarily mean everything. Machka and I are employed in two entirely different spheres. She has a developing interest in photography, and while I have professional experience in it, I have no real interest in pursuing it except to help and advise her.

We do a lot of our outdoor activities together because we enjoy doing them and each other's company. We've travelled across the North American continent coast-to-coast by car -- we had our moments, but the memories are great.

We ride a tandem, doing monthly centuries. We like it, a lot. If anything, it has strengthened our marriage because it helps increase our communication and teamwork skills.

Everyone is entitled to choose how they live. It's just that some of us have chosen a partner who shares similar interests and whose company we enjoy. If you can't bear to be with your partner for extended periods, that's you choice and so be it. But don't be surprised when others arc up when you make derisive comments about the alternative.