Introduction
More than likely, at some point in time you may have caught some shade from your wife or significant other for indulging a little too much in your hobbies.
This probably left you feeling confused and a little frustrated, though, sometimes there are valid reasons for why it’s happening.
In most cases, it’s a case of poor communication, and when we say communication, we mean listening to the other person’s reasoning and trying to find an amicable solution together rather than getting into a heated shouting match.
Luckily, we have a few suggestions as to why you’re suddenly finding yourself in this situation with your wife or partner, plus we’ll go over what you can do about it – let’s take a look.
Don’t Hate, Relate: 6 Reasons Why Your Wife Hates Your Hobbies (And What You Can Do About It)
1. You don’t include her/them
One of the most obvious reasons why your partner hates you indulging in your hobbies is that you don’t include her/them.
A relationship is much like a partnership; you get involved with each other to enhance and bring enjoyment into each other’s lives almost like a joint entity.
This isn’t always someone’s fault, it may just be that you weren’t aware of your partner’s interests in your pastimes, or that they may be looking to enhance their own lives through some of your experiences.
Heck, even just showing them the ropes a little whereby they decide they aren’t interested can be enough for someone to know that they were at least considered in your decision-making process.
Asking and including your other half, even if you couldn’t imagine them enjoying it at all at least shows care for the other person and that you’re thinking like a team player rather than a selfish ignoramus.
2. Your personality changes
One thing that people hate in a person is the inconsistency of character or emotional fluctuations, mainly because they become hard to work with or unpredictable.
If this is exacerbated negatively through hobbies then it’s quite understandable that your partner is going to target them and can eventually become a source of hate-fueled rage.
One of the ways you can counter this is by being mindful of your emotions or personality during your hobby activities whereby you try to stay aware of how you feel throughout the process.
This also includes when people may enter your domain of focus — some people flip out if they’re disturbed during careful processes, however, a level of acceptance has to be given especially if you live with other people.
Again, this goes back to communication and giving clear intent of your need to be focused for a certain period of time.
As mentioned, we recommend practicing mindfulness as it’ll allow you to develop the healthy habit of self-reflection for whatever moment you need it in — here is a video guide on how to do it.
3. She’s concerned about your finances
Hobbies can be a healthy source of enjoyment for many people, especially when maintained within the constraints of life.
However, when unchecked, hobbies can become a source of financial ruin for someone who isn’t practicing careful delegation of their income.
It’s not hard to understand why your wife or partner has started hating your hobby if you’re spending more and more money without consideration for how affordable it is.
Some of the most obvious examples of expensive hobbies include gambling, automobile purchases, and traveling, though, anything with a heightened propensity for addiction can also become a source of wealth shedding.
If you’re demonstrating the kind of behavior where compulsive spending has become a dominant factor in your life, then we definitely recommend speaking to your family about it, but also think seeking professional help could be worth it.
Barclays bank has a great article on how to manage compulsive spending habits.
4. You need to communicate more
Many of the problems mentioned in this article can often be solved through open communication with your partner whereby you can discuss everything from who does what chores in the house to what expectations should be given when it comes to hobbies.
In fact, communication is the best and most honest way of gauging how another person feels about a particular situation and how it should be managed.
In most cases, their hate of your hobbies is more to do with their hate of your poor communication skills rather than being a direct attack on something personal to you.
For this reason, being a good communicator is a key element in creating an environment that everyone can thrive in rather than being one of short tempers and frustration.
5. You need to do some time management
Time management is another crucial skill that helps a relationship to flourish but it’s also a great way to create a structure for personal endeavors such as hobbies.
Building your week around your partner and children means everyone gets to have their moment where they feel like a priority in your life.
If a specific day or time has been set in agreement with each other then it means you can’t feel guilty about spending some of your time on your hobbies.
Overall, this creates a healthier environment for everyone to operate in and removes the confusion of when to expect some time together.
6. You aren’t a good match
If none of our former suggestions work, then it’s worth seeking professional advice from a relationship expert before you draw any conclusions as to what to do, however, sometimes it may just be the case that you’re no longer a good fit with your partner.
This should absolutely be the last option, and in some cases, all that may be needed is a little break from each other to establish your needs and wants.
Life must always be lived on your terms, though, the benefits of being able to bring a relationship to full fruition is one that can yield unfathomable well-being and enjoyment.
Sometimes it’s hard to see an alternate way of living if you’ve never given it a proper chance; people forget that living with another person requires self-sacrifice and that sometimes you may need to let your passions fall by the wayside somewhat.
Ultimately, what you decide to do is up to you, but we recommend looking over each of our points to see if any of them can help bring about a healthier environment for you and your partner/wife.
Relevant Articles
- 5 Ways to Ask Someone About Their Hobbies (a How-to Guide)
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- Top 20 Bond-Strengthening Hobbies for Couples in Their 30s
- Can You Date Someone With No Common Interests? 5 Reasons Why It Can Make Sense
- Should You Play Video Games on a First Date? (The Pros and Cons)
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