We have lived without TV for most or our married lives (30 years), through kids and all. We still watch rented movies occasionally, especially in winter, and aren't above going to friends and neighbors for a current event or some special occasion. It is sort of like smoking,once you quit you can't believe you ever did it. TV in general is so crass and the constant advertising really takes away any real experience that a good show might have. I read the news online and do it to excess for sure but to get your news without the hype and phony drama that comes with the network talking heads is really refreshing. It seems like TV just has to make everything so exciting, otherwise they are afraid no one will watch. I could go on and on but I better not.