> I think programmers don't usually have girlfriends, do they ? I mean, do you ? Does it distract you from your work ? That's just not true, on either count. A

> I think programmers don't usually have girlfriends, do they ? I mean, do you ? Does it distract you from your work ? That's just not true, on either count. And work is work - it's absolutely normal for couples to have separate careers. Are bus drivers distracted from their work by their girlfriends? Unless of course you take your work home with you... but then I think you have other issues. :-)