So you guys really know the will-power it takes to walk away from an instrument that captures you.
Rick, I've had that phenomenon occur when the instrument you've played for years doesn't make you happy anymore. Several times in fact.
When and why does the instrument you love and have been playing a long time cease to be your sweetheart.
You loved her when you first played her, and with the passage of time she must sound better.
What's different?
And no facetious refernces to wives, girlfriends, etc. please!

Seamus