This pretty much sums it up

[Antney]

"You start off playing guitars to get girls & end up talking with middle-aged men about your fingernails"

or strings

 

[walrus]

Sad, but true...

walrus

 

[Nuuska]

At least some of us have found spouse - because or inspite of our guitar playing. What would they think if we'd be roaming bars trying ( desperately? ) raise interest of new "thrills" ?

 

[Guildedagain]

Playing for yourself and others two totally different things.

Play to learn more.

Play to please others.

 

[ruedi]

Face the truth, but it may be painful...

 

[wileypickett]

Quote is from guitarist Ed Gerhard.