I hear so many opportunities in there. He likes painting, you like woodworking, make wood panels to paint and design the ideas together—you could even paint them while camping and drawing inspiration from what you see. You like gardening, he likes cooking, collaborate on home grown meals together. Hell, you can even design an elaborate garden in the Sims.

There are opportunities to step into each others world and see what fits, but you have to step into his just as much as he steps into yours.