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We have different interests, I love reading and music and my husband loves genealogy but we both discuss various things of interest relating to my books and the family history.

What happens is that I become a spare part. He took over dishwasher duties because I won't wait for a full load and he 'knows' how to load it efficiently . Now I use all the cutlery, all the plates and all the pans just to wind him up.

He’s not usually interested in anything I am doing but if he tried to get involved in something I wanted to do alone I would tell him to go away and leave me to it

He never does! But I would totally welcome it

He takes over, starts doing it wrong and annoys me ! I go off in a huff and he doesn’t finish the job because he’s sulking ??

Well it's very unlikely that my partner/husband of 40yrs would get involved in anything I or the family do. He is on the autistic spectrum and he does his "thing" and we do ours! Simples! Life carries on!!

But, heaven help us if we would wish to join something he does, so we don't!

Nothing - awe are very close and think it's important to be able to enjoy things together and separately - if he shows an interest it's a great time to discuss things and grow together as a couple

In a word, friction, but also forgiveness of course and maybe an explanation if needed

My husband has gradually got more and more involved with my fundraising. I really like it. It is a big part of our life.

I don't mind if my partner contributes, we are two different people so it's good to get another opinion

I would not mind at all as we both have very similar interest anyway.

I don't mind as long as he doesn't "take over" .. but really I prefer him to get on with his own interests and leave me to mine. So actually I DO mind!

....nothing! Depends what it is I suppose. Sometimes I enjoy sharing, sometimes I relish the opportunity to have time to do something else. Simple

... to something else.

I do not have a competitive bone in my body. If my OH got involved in something that I considered mine, I'd shrug, leave him to it and move on the something else!

We both have interests that we are involved in. I wouldn't mind if he wanted to be involved in one of my interests as it’s good to share. But he would first check if if I was happy about it.

I don’t think I’d mind too much as long as he accepts I have the final say!! ?

My husband wont tread on my toes without asking me first, there are some things i want to control

a shared experience

I do get annoyed I must admit I let him get on with it but at the same time I am gritting my teeth

He ends up better at it the I am !

We were absolute opposites and never shared anything except... that’s how we got three sons!

I think it’s great & makes a change!giving me time to do other things! Like reading a great book!

I turn a blind eye. Life’s too short!

I love doing things together, especially if I am asked to advise/guide him. This rarely happens!