Interesting comments.. I suppose I am an 'SO' (girlfriend/partner/lover etc etc...) But for me the boot is on the other foot.. I have managed to get a new job teaching cybercultures/new media stuff at a University in the UK, and also work on a media streaming project. It is keeping my boyfriend enthusiastic that adds spice to our relationship... I have also done a lot of new media work with the British Association of Sex and Relationship Therapists.. and they are having lots of difficulties with their clients complaining that SOs are spending too long online or are disinterested. It's also revealing to see that the problem of the disapearing SO has manifest itself as a piece of software too. And yes.. I guess we are mythical beasts but the best way to solve this is being honest with your situation in the first place, and don't take for granted that your SO will understand or appreciate your devotion to your project. The best thing is to try and get them involved in some way.. .or end/put on hold the relationship. This works for me!
Happy days!