yep, 30 years of minis here. maybe 25% painted. still buying more. and brushes, and paints, and art supplies for basing (yea, basing - that is what I tell her anyway).
Then there is Bill Hirst. (www.hirstarts.com) That man is evil incarnate. Hours mixing plaster & water and making leggos for grownups.
Finally I\'ve found that male selective deafness is a huge asset for ass questions. If asked, stare intently at the TV, store window, whatever - just not in her direction. Totally ignor her. She is not in the room. She did not speak. You did not hear. No flinch, no reaction at all.