Well..............my ex-wife liked my playing to start with but as our relationship went downhill so did her thoughts about my playing. I went from being "great" to "greatly sucking". On the bright side, my new wife, while being 1000 times the woman in the first place really likes my playing. I am also playing with a new class of musicans where I live now. Guys are professional musicians with many years of touring under their belts and are helping me to step-up musically. Has been tough at times but they are patient and I practice lots.