I have recently realized that my husband does not have very much respect for my creative talents.  When we met I was studying to be a professional performer, hopefully in musical theater.  When I met my husband I quit and changed college majors.  I now teach (oh the irony) and LOVE it.  I put my love of theater and performing in a lock box in my heart, and have been pretty satisfied with the life I have chosen.

THEN...I audition for  a production, get cast and have a mind blowing experience on and off stage.  I sing!  I dance! I loose weight! I drink!  I start to feel panic attack come on as we get closer and closer to our closing night.  Its not just about the fun, its about rediscovering who I was in the past, and trying to mesh it with who I am today (namely an adult).  

 But the kicker really is the fact that my husband thinks that he saved me from a failed career because he doesn't think that I am overall that talented.  My awareness of this had bounced around for many years, but when I tried to communicate to him my desire to become more involved in the arts at my job and in the community, I could tell that he was nonplussed.

Now, let me tell you, I am not a crazy American Idol reject who is delusional about their own abilities.  I have performed in New York damnit! 

 I can't begin to describe how this makes me feel.  I know in the long run it doesn't really matter.  But I also know that the likelihood of keeping his support in the future is not as strong.  I know I am going to have a hard time getting past this.  

So tell me OS, is it possible to be with someone who does not respect your creative talents?   Is it an important part of a partnership, or in the long run...not?