Do you think having a hobby is important?

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I have a few that I am passionate about: I am a self taught artist (acrylic/photoshop/Procreate), I like building PCs, technology in general, video games, movies and music. 
My wife claims she has no hobbies. I disagree, I think she just likes to say that because I know she reads a lot of books also she watches fashion bloggers/make up artists etc all the time. We watch Netflix together and when she chooses what to watch she is actually enjoying it. I found out about what she likes by asking or observing her, by showing interest in stuff I didn’t know about. 
I know everyone’s different, but do you guys think having a hobby is important?
I am overall a very happy person but this gap in understanding with my wife is eating me lately.

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Hobbies are not meant to be shared. Everyone should have one. Having separate identities as a couple is important

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I am all for having a hobby. Your wife may not have the same interest as you and that is OK, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying what you like to do. I think finding another hobby (hobbies) you both enjoy would benefit you and her, especially in showing her that she is included.

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So unlike everyone else here, I'll have to disagree. I don't have a hobby. I'm not artistic, I don't read often, I don't play sports, I can't knit or crochet to save my life. And honestly I'm quite content this way. Sometimes I get bored but there's always something that can be done. My husband plays video games, builds and tears down RC trucks, and that's quite okay with me. Just because I don't have a go-to doesn't mean we don't value our personal time when he goes and does what he likes or I find something to do that doesn't involve him.

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Everyone should have a hobby, though it may be one not shared with a partner /spouse. My husband loves to watch analysis stuff on YouTube, I'm bored stupid by it. I enjoy beading, crochet, knitting but we both greatly enjoy gaming together.

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I think there’s a fine line of having a hobby and “checking out” mentally from your marriage. 
My husbands hobby and way to unwind is video games. He goes through phases where he checks out completely. Works for 8 hours, plays for 10, and then sleeps. There was no time for our marriage. We’ve almost gotten divorced because of this. 
So as long as you’re not doing it that way and still make time for your wife/marriage/family, then she needs to find her own hobbies. 
Even in a marriage, self growth is important. A marriage isn’t 50/50. It’s 100/100 and helping each other grow and improve. Hobbies are an important part of the self growth process.

Do you think having a hobby is important?

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