Men just don't get it.

Do male artists understand the difference between art for art's sake and art to sell?  And how looking at the process with the "art to sell" mentality crushes creativity?   I've had an absolutely wonderful time being snowed in, except for being starved for female energy, playing with all the things I"ve hoarded for years.  I really didn't need to hear "I know you're having fun, but you need to make things you can sell".  I just can't seem to teach the man any Art Etiquette.  Is there an Emily Post for artists' mates?