I think everyone has some things that they like to shop for. My dad liked to buy suits, and could happily spend hours in Brooks Brothers or Barney’s. My husband and son go to Guitar Center to hang out, even if they don’t really “need” any more guitary-things right now ... and who’da thunkit, they usually find something to buy.
I like the used book store and The Salvation Army on half-price day, and the super-markdown lists on the Ignatius Press and Motherwear websites.
Brooks Brothers is good.
John Paul Gautier catalogue BAD.
I agree. I love book stores, too. It’s also hard to get me away from the makeup department and from the inside of a Michael’s craft store. I collect Lang coffee mugs, so I like cruising for them, as well.
My husband and I have been married for almost 16 years, so I don’t insist on his accompaniment on such outings. Why inflict pain on him, LOL? Naturally he wouldn’t enjoy any of it, anymore than I love being along while he browses for electronic stuff or for Jeep equipment/accessories.