music was my life work. I'm retired 8 years at 68 years old due to health. if its a choice wife or music, you gotta go with family. I put my music career above everything and everyone because it was the ONLY way i knew how to make a living. i was
good at it, but a terrible family man. they lost a husband and father to music. you say you're retired and it doesn't seem to be a money survival issue. Of course this is your personal choice, but remember are both going to be happy with your decision? i quit playing several times to make the wife happy only to make the situation worse because i could not function normally not being a musician and ended up losing my family NOT ONCE BUT THREE TIMES trying to fit in a non music world. food for thought .......i wish you the best and good luck with you choice. do i regret my choice , i don't know even at this time in my life. i think i had no choice, i still believe music was my destiny it could not be changed. sorry for the long post.